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Former 2NE1 Member Gong Min-ji Makes a Comeback After 4 Years and 9 Months

New Song to Be Released on the 28th of Next Month Handled the lyrics, composition, and production

KIM HYUNSIK
2026-08-25 10:09:13
[Edaily Starin KIM HYUNSIK Reporter] Singer Gong Min-ji, formerly of the girl group 2NE1, is making a comeback after a long hiatus.
(Photo: Gong Min-ji)
(Photo: Gong Min-ji)
(Photo: Gong Min-ji)
Gong Min-ji announced on the 25th, “I will release a new song on the 28th of next month.”
Gong Min-ji debuted as a member of 2NE1 in 2009 and transitioned to a solo career in 2016.
This marks her first full-length release in four years and nine months, following her December 2021 single “Gikkalna.”
Regarding the new song, Gong Min-ji explained, “It’s a soulful R&B track,” adding, “I was deeply involved in the entire creative process, including writing the lyrics, composing the music, and producing. It captures who I am as an artist right now, just as I am.”
Gong Min-ji raised fans’ anticipation for her comeback by unveiling a new logo and profile image on her official website that day. The title of the new song will be revealed at a later date.
Gong Min-ji said, “You’ll be able to experience a fresh and unique energy that reflects how I’ve evolved musically,” adding, “I’m really looking forward to the moment when fans can experience my live performances firsthand.”

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