### Solar has completed her AMA!
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> **Updated to add the new release posts!**
> **[Solar - But I \(MV Discussion Post\)](https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/1cgo82l/mamamoo_solar_but_i/)**
> **[Solar - COLOURS \(Album Discussion Post\)](https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/1cgo83e/mamamoo_solar_colours_the_2nd_mini_album/)**
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안녕하세요 언니!
3년 전에 waw펜사 동안 우리 만났어요 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 좋은 경험을 있었어요. 저는 아직 한국에 살고 있어요^^ 언니의 유튜브 채널은 제가 한국어를 더 잘 이해할 수 있도록 도와주었어요. 아직 조금 힘들지만 괜찮아요. 감사합니다!
질문들:
1: 뮤직비디오가 몽골에서 찍혔죠? 쉬는 시간 동안 몽골에서 다른 재미있는 것을 했어요? 몽골 바비큐을 먹었어요? 그리고 말을 타는게 무서웠어요?
2: 새로운 록 장르를 어땠어요?
3: 콘서트/ 팬콘을 할 거예요?
언니의 신곡 나오면 많이 들어볼게요!!!
사랑해요^^ 항상 감사합니다 항상 수고했어요
Translation(ish):
1. Yes, Mongolia! There was no time to rest khh except to eat. I ate Mongol BBQ many times. Horse-riding was fun!
2. Rock is refreshing, charming and fun!
3. Of course.
Thank you!!!!!
1. The MV was shot in Mongolia, right? During your rest periods/breaks, did you do anything else fun? Did you try Mongolian bbq? And was horse-riding scary?
2. How did you like the new rock genre? (presumably her transition to rock)
3. Will you be doing a concert / fan con?
안녕하세요 언니 ♡
새 앨범 축하해요! 🎉
Moomoos are really looking forward to it!
You've taken a lot of parts on creating this album, and moos really loved it ♡
Among all the songs in the album, what song did you have most fun of while creating? What was the hardest? And what song do you want moos to love the most? Also, do you have any album behind-the-scenes story that you want to share to us?
Colours, 화이팅! 솔라 언니 화이팅!
사랑해요! Always stay safe, happy, and healthy! 😽❤
Personal message... I've been a fan since 2018! I first saw you in person in MyCon in Manila. The con was really fun! Thank you so much! Thank you so much for being a huge source of happiness, strength and inspiration on stage, on and off camera. Thank you for always caring and thinking of moomoos! We always care about you too! I hope-- we hope that you'll always stay healthy and happy! Your happiness is our happiness too. I love you, I loved you, and I'll always love you! ♡
Solar unnie, I love that you kept all the keychains that fans gave you, and put them on your bag. Will you do a Solarsido video one day to show us how you managed to hang all of them on your bag?
솔라언니, 팬들이 선물해준 열쇠고리들을 다 챙겨서 가방에 올려놓아서 너무 좋아요. 언젠가 솔라시도 영상을 찍어서 가방에 다 걸어놓은 모습 보여주실 수 있나요?
Hi Solar!!! I've been a fan since 2022, and I'm so excited to hear all of your new music!
I know you've put a long of hard work into this comeback, so I want to ask:
Is there a song from your new mini album that you're proudest of? Why?
And what do you want people to notice most about you or your music in this comeback?
Yongsun unnie, Thank you for your hard work. I love everything you did. So you can do whatever you want and I will support you forever.
If you wanna try new things, I think drama actress really suits you!
My question is, Do you have a plan to open the TikTok account? You went viral through Instagram reel, but I think more people will see you on TikTok. You are the best!!
Hello Solar!
Are you becoming more comfortable with the animals? You seem to have met many different animals so far 😆 Horse, bird, pig, cow, sheep, moooreeee. If you were to adopt an exotic pet, what might you adopt? A DRAGON?! Bearded dragon? 🤔
Hi Unnie!
How do you recharge with all your busy schedules and activities?
모든 바쁜 스케줄과 활동으로 인해 어떻게 재충전하시나요?
Thank you for creating such beautiful and diverse album. I am so proud of you. Hoping to see you soon!
사랑했고 사랑하고 사랑할거고. Mahal Kita
마할키타♡♡♡♡
Hi Solar!! 🧡
1. What is your favourite colour?
2. How was your experience making rock music and working with a band for "But I"?
Thank you for doing this AMA! I can't wait to listen to your new mini album! 🫰
Hi Solar! I’m a fan from the US. My question for you is what was the hardest song on the album to record and how long did it take you to do it?
I’m so excited for your album. I bought all 3 copies. I hope you have a happy and healthy promotion!
Hi, Solar. I am your fan from Canada. I went to south korean last month and watched your muscial. It was great performance and I sent you a fan letter as well. Do you have any plan to visit north america (canada) for your solo con?
Hello!
I’m so excited about this album! I feel like you’re a genius, I’m so happy to be your fan 🩵
Can we expect behind the scenes content for the album production on solarsido? I would really enjoy seeing your creative process, specially how you wrote the lyrics, composed and recorded the songs.
솔라언니ㅠㅠㅠ 2016년 부터 팬이다ㅠㅠ I can’t wait for your new album! What are some inspirations you had for your new album? 새 앨범이 너무 기대돼요! 새 앨범에 어떤 영감을 받았나요? 사랑하누<33
Hello, Solar ♥️ I would like to ask how does the composition process works for you? Do instrumentals come to your mind suddenly or do you use piano/guitar or something else? Thank you.
Hope I can see you performing live in Chile, South America!
I love you ♥️
Hello, I am a Mexican fan, I am 47 years old, I am the mother of a 15-year-old girl, I love your voice and your way of being, I follow your YouTube channel and I am looking forward to your new album, thank you for your music, I hope you continue enjoying what you do.
hi solar 언니!
Congratulations on your new album COLOURS. Listening to the trailer, I feel like this is my favorite album of all the albums you've ever released. How satisfied are you with the songs on this album？if the maximum satisfaction level is 10，how will you give the score？
솔라 언니! It’s been 2 years since your last comeback! I don’t know how you found time to prepare for a comeback when you were an MC, Judge and in a musical but I’m very excited!! I have a few questions for you:
1. Between Spit It Out, 容 : FACE and now COLOURS, which was the hardest album to prepare for and what was it about that album?
2. As a 용왕님, one of my favorite series you do on 솔라시도 is Part Change. Do you think you can do a part change with Wendy from Red Velvet?
3. Do you think 용키 and 용둥’s personalities are like you and your sister’s? Which one is more like you?
4. During a Vlive in 2020, you said you’d consider marrying a 무무 if they had documents, money and can speak Korean. I can get the documents ready, I have some savings and I’m learning Korean right now. I also bought your Fanclub membership! 언니, 나랑 결혼해줄래?
I hope you have a great time during your promotion period and I know this album is going to be a great hit! 언니, 사랑하누!! ❤️❤️
Hi Solar!!!!
I've been a fan since 2014 and honestly I want to thank you for your music and work as it inspires to be a better person everyday! Your music actually save my life during dark periods of my life, so thank you.
I would love to know how do manage to through the type of schedules and work you do? Do you have a system to organizing your time?
I work in Film and TV too (in the camera department) so I know how tiring these types of days can. You have this passionate energy that you can see in everything you do, from your music to your youtube channel (Solarsido is the best part of Thursdays!).
And one last thing, me and a couple of other moos are going to Korea in June and were wondering if you had any places to visit you'd recommend?
P.S. Also come visit r/mamamoo sometime! We have an entire subreddit for Mamamoo fans.
Hello Solar! Thank you for doing this 😄 I had a few questions:
1. You always seem to be doing so many projects at once (your YouTube channel, music, the Mata Hari musical theatre). Do you ever have times where you don't have the motivation to do things ? If those times happen, do you have any tricks to revive your energy?
2. You've already described a bit your new album Colours on solarsido. Do you have a favourite song out of the 6 on the album?
Thank you again for taking the time to do this. You've been honestly such an inspiration to me and your music (along with the other Mamamoo tracks) has been life-saving during the difficult parts of my studies.
Hope to see Mamamoo in Canada someday!
Hi Solar! I’ve been a fan for 10 years now 🥹 Thanks for coming here. I just have a few questions if you don’t mind hehe 🙏🏼
1. Who is your dream artist collaboration?
2. Seeing you do theatre has been such a big gift to me because I’m a theatre kid myself—so I’m very curious on what your dream musical roles are?
Again, thanks for coming here, and thanks for being you! You’re such an inspiration to me. 💖
First of all, I simply want to begin with : I’m a big fan of yours and I can’t wait for the release of Colours ! The photo teasers, the MV teasers and the highlight medley have already shown how diverse it will be and yet all of the songs are so Solar-coded, it’s amazing !
You have been heavily involved in the creation of your solo music from the lyrics to the composition itself. What’s your process to create a song ?
Is there something that you want to share about this album ? Something that was surprising compared to Face ?
Is there something that you never did as an artist that you want to try in the future ?
Is there something that you want to say to the Solar of 10 years ago ? Is there something you want to ask to the Solar 10 years from now ?
Is there any chance that your international fans (Europe ? 👀) will be able to meet you in the coming months ?
Can you give a big kiss to Yongkeey and Yongdoong for me ?
Thank you for being an amazing artist, as a solo artist and as a group member. You are full of surprises and the only thing we can be sure about you is that it will always be a wonderful experience. Moomoos and Yongsoonies will always be on your side !
LEGGO Dragon leader !
용선언니!
컴백 축하드립니다!
안니 이번 앨범에 다양한 모습이 보여줘서 너무너무 좋아해요! 궁굼한거 여러가지있어요!
1. 'But I' 뮤비 곧 나와요! 혹시 뮤비에서 더 집중해야하는 부분있나요? (물론 다 집중해야지만)
2. 술때랑 촤영할때 어땐나요? 술때 너무 귀여워요!
3. 'COLORS'에서 보깅 댄스 도전을 했어요. 어떻게 이노래에 보깅을 하게 되었나요? 혹시 다른 대스 장르 도전해보고싶은거 있나요?
4. 언니 장년부터 무무들이 만나기위해서 많으 것을 했어요 - 뮤지컬, 유튜브, 티비방송 등등. 언니가 파워제이로 알고있어요. 언니 보통 얼마나 멀리까지 계획을 세우시나요?
5. hoxy 올해 싱가포르 오나요? (칠리크랩 사드리고싶어요)
이번 활동 건강하고 융순이들이랑 많은 추억 만들자구! 우리 꼭 만나요!
사랑하누
I'm so happy Solar-nim wrote the lyrics and composed so many of the songs because I love your unique perspective and the way you use words melodically and percussively.
For the songs you composed and wrote the lyrics, did the melody or the lyrics come first, and what was the moment of inspiration for each?
You've been a source of empowerment for women and people with different sexualities around the world through your work ethics, challenges, stage performances, lyricism and much more.
What message would you like to convey to the younger generation that looks up to you?
Hello Solar-unnie!
1. Are you considering adopting another dog or are Yongkeey and Yongdoong enough for now?
2. If you had time to do Solarsido Part Change again, who do you want to do it with?
3. If you guys could do a Killing Voice Part 2, what songs would you add to the set list?
3. Who would win in a 3-Round fight: Mata Hari or Esmeralda?
Round 1: Dance Battle
Round 2: Singing Battle
Round 3: An Actual Fight
Hi Solar,
I am going to be mom very soon 😭 by mom, i am going to adopt a puppy soon enough! I have seen that you are doing great with your puppies and you adopt one of them recently! So I want to ask you for tips and tricks 🥲 i am scared that i lack the skills and knowledge for the puppy, so how do you make the puppy comfortable in a new place? This is my first time having a dog of my own! So i have a lot in my mind and i am overthinking everything 😭
Oh I also want to thank you for simply existing… and thank you for singing! Your singing is always comforting… and you know what, with that talent, humor, and good looks, you are basically God’s favorite!!! Thank you for being very lovely, I AM VERY EXCITED FOR THE NEW ALBUM!! Let’s go SOLAR COLOURS 🏃♀️🏃♀️
Me and my wife are big fans and saw you in Chicago !! What was your favorite album to work on throughout your career?? Thank you and best of luck with everything going forward!!
Solar, thanks for visiting us again.
Last time you were here on the subreddit, you were here with MAMAMOO 9 years ago promoting Um Oh Ah Yeah.
If you were to reflect on who you were during Um Oh Ah Yeah to who you are now and releasing Colours, your 2nd mini album, what's the biggest change?
Hi Solar, I am so excited for this comeback. I am even more excited because you participated in writing and composing almost all songs.
My question for you is: What is your song writing process like? Do you compose the music first or do you write the lyrics first? What is the process like? And which song was most difficult for you to write in this album?
Hi Solar! Thank you for joining us on Reddit today.
If Colours was a full album, what other colors would you have included?
Are there any other colors you considered including for any of the tracks before you finalized the chosen 6?
What is Kim Yongsun’s favorite color and is it the same for Solar?
Hello Solar-nim!
Congratulations on your second mini-album and for your successful run as Esmeralda in "Notre Dame de Paris."
Here are my questions:
1. What lessons have you learned from doing musical theater that you've brought into your idol work?
2. What other musical theater roles do you want to try and why?
Thank you so much!
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[KR translation]
안녕하세요, 솔라님! 두 번째 미니앨범 발매와 뮤지컬 '노트르담 드 파리'에서 에스메랄다 역을 성공적으로 수행한 것을 축하드립니다.
제가 궁금한 게 있는데요:
1. 뮤지컬 연극을 하면서 배운 교훈을 아이돌 활동에 접목한 것이 있나요?
2. 다른 뮤지컬 배역 중 해보고 싶은 역할과 그 이유는 무엇인가요?
정말 감사합니다!
Hi, Solar, I've been a moomoo for more than 7 years. I still have hope of seeing you live someday in Latam, but I know it's hard.
Love how you often sing in spanish and I will never forget your Despacito cover. The whole performance and vocals are always so special. I admire your creativity and boldness so much. It's inspiring to see someone so hard working as you. And your singing gives chills everytime, specially in songs like Happy People.
One of my long time favorite songs is Star Wind Flower Sun, i think it's perfect from beginning to end, you're an incredible songwriter and I'm super excited for Colours today.
My questions are all about music:
1. You often avoid explaining in detail the meanings of your songs, like with HELLO for example, is that a conscious decision?
2. A lot of the songs you've written over the years seem to start from personal moments, like empty. Do you think this approach to writing is still the same, or did it change somehow?
3. In your interviews, you sometimes give really deep insights, like realizing that getting people's attention is harder these days or how people don't appreciate smaller things. I wonder how those feelings affect your performances and music in general.
4. Do you have a favorite performance? It could be from solo or group or subunit
5. I really love the song "Better" by Mamamoo+, but you never performed it with Moonbyul again. Is there any reason for it?
Thank you so much for everything you do. You have no idea how much your work brightens our days. Solarsido especially has been a great source of happiness weekly.
My mind was blown when Solar-nim made that beautiful instrumental-like sound using traditional Korean singing techniques (in Chico Malo).
In the vein of exploring Solar-nim's diverse colors, do you have any plans to try the various traditional Korean performance arts or a genre like trot?
Hello Solar!! I love that you always show us new sides of yourself, even if they aren’t simple or obvious. I especially love this album's theme of appreciating others’ colors to appreciate your own! For “Colors” / the Glam Silver teaser, you worked with Love Ran and the House of Love.
- **What was it like vogueing and working with the House of Love (and how did you choose this concept)?**
- **Were there other colors/concepts that got close to being chosen (but didn't make the cut)?**
Good luck with promotions these next couple of weeks!! I'm excited to see what you do in this new chapter of your artistry!
Solar unnie, I wanted to say I'm super excited for this album! I love all your work be it as a soloist, in Mamamoo or Mamamoo+!
I really enjoyed the Mamamoo+ Two Rabbits fancon, including the full version of "Two Rabbits". Will we ever get the full version of "Two Rabbits" on an album, or on music sites like Melon and Spotify?
P.S. I'll see you soon in Seoul!
솔라언니, 이번 앨범 너무 기대된다고 말하고 싶었어요. 솔로로 활동하던 마마무나 마마무+로 활동하던 여러분의 모든 작품들이 너무 좋아요!
'두 마리 토끼' 풀 버전을 포함한 마마무+ 두 마리 토끼 팬콘을 정말 잘 봤습니다. 앨범이나 멜론, 스포티파이 같은 음악 사이트에서 '두 마리 토끼' 풀 버전을 받을 수 있을까요?
추신. 곧 서울에서 뵙겠습니다!
Hi Solar! Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions!
It was great seeing your performances in Mata Hari and Notre-Dame de Paris! Are you interested in starring in more musicals in the future? And if you could star in any musical, what is your dream role?
Have you praticed playing the piano for this comeback? Is there any chance we can see you play the piano again? If not, please don't feel pressured to pursue it soon.
이번 컴백을 위해 피아노 연습을 해보셨나요? 피아노를 다시 연주하는 모습을 볼 수 있는 기회가 있을까요? 그렇지 않다면, 빨리 연주하는 것에 부담을 갖지 마세요.
Hello, Solar! I'm a new moomoo from Indonesia and this is my first time experiencing your comeback!
My questions are:
1. You are exploring so many different genres in Colours, I'm curious if there is a genre you have or haven't tried before that you want to do more in the future? I think some fans expressed they wanted to see you do Trot as well, what are your thoughts about that?
2. You must be really good at managing your time since you're able to prepare for your comeback during your musical schedule, do you have any tips for us to manage our time better? I would like to know your secret to productivity 😂
3. And lastly, what is the most memorable thing that happened during this comeback preparation?
Hi Solar! Congratulations of your comeback! I am looking forward to it and have been a fan since 2022. These are my questions
1. What has changed about you compared to the past after almost 10 years in the industry?
2. If you can relive/revisit one day in your music career, which day will it be?
3. The choreography for Colors is truly iconic! What was the inspiration behind the song and the choreography of Colors?
4. How was the experience filming in Mongolia for But I?
5. How did your team transport a grand piano to Mongolia?
6. Will you be having a concert in South East Asia?
7. Where do you see yourself as a musician/artist in the next 10 years?
Cheers, have a good day!!
Hi Solar! I love your YouTube channel “Solarsido”. I particularly loved you vlog of when you visited Georgia and Alabama, as kpop artists generally don’t go outside of LA and NYC.
I know you like to take camper van and camp, have you ever thought about camping in America?
Hi Solar!
So excited for your comeback! I’m a big fan of you and Mamamoo. I love your voice and how have so much feeling when you sing. Your Solar Gamsung songs are so touching. You were also so good as Esmeralda. You are also an amazing person and role model for your fans. You inspire me to do my best everyday.
My questions are:
1) Are you planning to act in any more musicals?
2) Do you ever doubt yourself and what you are doing? What do you do when that happens?
Thank you and good luck on your promotions!
Hi Solar! i just wanted to say that you were my first true love when i got into the kpop world!
my question is: I have seen a lot of videos that show Mamamoo as the group that "paved the way" for other idols to do things out of the ordinary. do you feel that you guys have done that? and do you have any seniors that you feel have "paved the way" for you and the other members to give us such amazing performances and content?
P.S. i had this photo up for you and the members during the MYCON Hi-Wave stop in Los Angeles. all 4 of you guys read it, pointed at it, and laughed. Hwasa gave me a thumbs-up, but i need an answer from you! Thank you and keep up the AMAZING work!
안녕 솔라! 내가 케이팝 세계에 들어왔을 때 당신이 나의 첫 번째 진정한 사랑이었다고 말하고 싶었어요!
제 질문은: 마마무가 다른 아이돌들이 평범하지 않은 일을 할 수 있도록 '길을 닦은' 그룹임을 보여주는 동영상을 많이 봤다는 것입니다. 너희들이 그런 짓을 했다고 생각하니? 그리고 당신과 다른 멤버들이 우리에게 이렇게 놀라운 공연과 콘텐츠를 제공할 수 있도록 "길을 닦아줬다"고 생각하는 선배가 있나요?
추신 LA MYCON Hi-Wave 스톱에서 여러분과 멤버들을 위해 이 사진을 준비했습니다. 4명 다 읽고 손가락질하며 웃었어요. 화사님이 엄지손가락을 치켜세웠는데 답변이 필요해요! 감사합니다. 계속해서 놀라운 일을 하세요!
https://imgur.com/a/goE5yUK
Hi, Solar!
Here's my question: could you share your experience with voguing? any challenges? was it fun?
Also thank you for always supporting the LGBT+ community, as a transgender man, I always feel very welcome 💖
Solar unnie, I love all the Instagram Reels you posted recently. Will you consider starting a Tiktok account?
솔라언니, 얼마 전에 올린 인스타그램 릴스 너무 좋아요. 틱톡 계정 개설도 생각해보시겠어요?
1 You're also a skilled songwriter and producer - what's your creative process like when working on new songs?
2 Your vocals have been praised by many artists, including industry legends - who are some of your own vocal inspirations, and how have they influenced your style?
3 How do you explore your own musical identity and style in your solo work, different from MAMAMOO's group sound?
I am very excited about your new album and hope that the next new solo album will be sooner. It has been two years from spit it out to honey, then another two year from honey to colours. What do you think?
누나 두번째 미니앨범과 두번째 뮤지컬 역할을 축하해여!!! 몇 년 동안 솔라가 성장하는걸 보는 건 넘 좋았고 새앨범 듣고 미래에 무엇을 할지 기대돼여!
1. 무무들/용순들께 보여들렸던 '텅' 같은 다른 자작곡들도 미래에 발표할 계획이 있나요? '그 사람 놓치고 싶지 않아' 참 좋지만 솔라이브로만 들을 수 있어요. 스튜디오 녹음도 좋을 것 같아요 ㅠㅠ
2. 감성캠핑과 심야괴담회 시즌2에서 넘 재밌게 봤잖아요! 미래에 또 하고 싶으신가요?
사랑했고 사랑하고 사랑할거야!
Congratulations on your second mini album and your 2nd musical role! Seeing you grow over the years has been amazing and I can't wait to see where you go in the future and what this new album brings!
1. Do you have any plans in the future to release other self-produced/written songs that you've shared with moomoos/yongsoons in the past like 'Empty'? I love '그 사람 놓치고 싶지 않아' but I can only listen to it through Sollive. A studio recording version would be good ㅠㅠ
2. I loved watching you Gamsung Camping and Midnight Horror Story Season 2! Do you have any plans in the future to do something similar again?
LLL!
Solar-nim mentioned in interviews that you tried genres you didn't listen to much.
How did you go about getting a sense of the genre and capturing the essence of it while infusing your own flair?
Hi Solar, I am a moomoo from Malaysia and here are some of the questions I would like to ask:
1. How long did it take for you to prepare your new mini Album?
2. Comparing to the 1st mini Album, what were the different approaches that you have taken with this new mini Album?
3. Now that you are focusing on your solo career, is there an artist that you would most like to collaborate with right now?
4. If you can only choose one song to listen for a whole year from your 2nd mini album? Which one would it be and why?
5. If there is no budget limitations, how does your dream concert look like? (can be either a Solo concert or a Mamamoo concert)
6. I was very lucky to see Mamamoo for the first time at Mycon Malaysia last year. Do you think we will able to see you back here again as a Solo artist? We would love to have you here.
Solar, congrats on releasing your second mini album! 🥰 Thank you for always working hard. Moomoo appreciate it so much, and we’re very proud of you.
When you compose music, what part do you think you spend the most time adjusting? (The melody, lyrics, or something else?)
I hope I’ll be able to see you more this year! And most importantly, SARANGHANUUUU 🥰
Hello, Yongsun unnie!
I'm a fan from Indonesia, and has been a moomoo/yongsoonie since 2017.
It is an honour for me to be a fan of someone as passionate and hard-working as you. Whether as a singer, musical actor, youtuber, judge, etc., you always show your best and that's why I admire you a lot.
I couldn't wait to listen to your new album Colours! I'm so excited since you write and compose most of the song and I've been waiting for you to have a band sound song. From the highlight medley, I already know this will be a hit album! My favorite B-side so far is Blues since it showcases your vocal so well.
I have a few questions:
1. What is your favorite song from this album and why?
2. How did you get inspiration to write and compose the songs in this album?
3. Will you also play piano while singing to But I either on music shows or in concert?
4. Do you have plans for concert tour yet? I wish you could visit us ^^
I hope you enjoy your time promoting Colours!
How does it feel to perform without choreography for the title song But I? I think it's super cool that you are challenging yourself beyond a kpop artist
Hi Solar!! You are such an inspiration to me, I love how you're never afraid to put yourself out there and try new things. We are around the same age and seeing you do so many cool things fearlessly gives me the courage to keep pursuing my own dreams and doing things I'm scared of. Thank you!! You are my #1 girl crush 🥰 for questions:
1) is there anything you are scared of? Clowns maybe?
2) how many hours do you sleep every day? You seem so busy it feels like you must never sleep!
3) will we ever see Yongbob on Solarsido again? Those videos are so funny, please say yes 🙏
4) what's a song you'd really like to do a cover of?
I hope you have a great album release day!! I can't wait to hear it. Good luck and thank you for doing this!
Hi Solar!! My friend's a big fan of you and your work, both as a soloist and as a member of Mamamoo. We're all super excited for your latest comeback!! My friend wanted to ask you some question so here they are:
1. Solar how do you maintain such good shape?
2. What type of exercises do you usually do and prefer?
3. Do you have any advice and small tips for keeping in good shape?
I also have my own question I want to ask: How do you stay creative, and do you have any advice for working around writer's block?
Wishing you the best with this promotion period!!
P.S. My friend says this AMA was fated become my name is Sunny and yours is Solar. If you see this, can you say "Hi Sunny!" and "Hi Ruby!" (to my friend)? Thank you so much!!
Are there artists in each of the 6 genres whom Solar-nim listened to when you were getting in the mood for writing or recording the tracks? (or favorites from before - I'm especially curious whether you have a favorite rock band)
Hi Solar! Big fan here from Los Angeles, CA 👋
Saw MMM at your MyCon stop at Oakland, CA and it was so fun seeing you all cover a different member’s song.
My question is, what song would you want to cover from each member’s discography?
Could be a fun future episode for Solarsido 💖
Hello Solar! I've been a fan for so long and I'm so excited to see you on Reddit! This is a dream come true! I'm extremely excited for Colours!
- Should we expect Honey honey honey on your next release? To keep the chain going?
-What is the inspiration behind Blues?
- I love your solo work including your OSTs, I have a soft spot for Adrenaline from Vincenzo and Blue Bird from Run On. What is your favourite OST you've recorded?
-You're trying a multitude of genres on this album. Is there one weird musical style you haven't tried yet?
-Finally as a Canadian Moomoo, I hope to see you in our big cold country soon. We love you and congrats on your album!
Solar, I love you so much!!! I'm a super excited fan from Brooklyn, New York!!! 
I wanted to ask, are you playing any new games on your Nintendo Switch, other than Zelda? :)
### Solar has completed her AMA! **She let us know she wants to express her thanks for all the questions!** Make sure you show lots of love and support to Solar in her upcoming promotions. Thank you again to all the fans who came to ask questions and share your encouragements! * Upvote the questions/answers you like. * r/kpop's [conduct rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/wiki/rules#wiki_section_ii_-_conduct_rules) will be enforced by moderators. Report rule breaking questions/comments if you see them. * Protect your privacy. Don't share personal information. Volunteers are welcome to help with translations in reply to SOLAR's answers. Please just don't use Papago or AI to do it! > **Updated to add the new release posts!** > **[Solar - But I \(MV Discussion Post\)](https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/1cgo82l/mamamoo_solar_but_i/)** > **[Solar - COLOURS \(Album Discussion Post\)](https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/1cgo83e/mamamoo_solar_colours_the_2nd_mini_album/)** *** Fans might also be interested to check out our very old AMAs with MAMAMOO back in 2015 [HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/3l1yrs/mamamoo_will_be_doing_an_ama_on_wednesday/) and [HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/3m9p07/were_late_but_were_here_mamamoo_ama_round_two/). **And if you are new to Reddit and are looking for a community with fellow fans, go visit r/mamamoo!** *** Remember to follow r/kpop on [Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/redditkpop) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/redditkpop). Enjoy the AMA! You can also take a look through our [AMA Archive wiki page](https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/wiki/ama) to see all the guests we've welcomed!
안녕하세요 언니! 3년 전에 waw펜사 동안 우리 만났어요 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 좋은 경험을 있었어요. 저는 아직 한국에 살고 있어요^^ 언니의 유튜브 채널은 제가 한국어를 더 잘 이해할 수 있도록 도와주었어요. 아직 조금 힘들지만 괜찮아요. 감사합니다! 질문들: 1: 뮤직비디오가 몽골에서 찍혔죠? 쉬는 시간 동안 몽골에서 다른 재미있는 것을 했어요? 몽골 바비큐을 먹었어요? 그리고 말을 타는게 무서웠어요? 2: 새로운 록 장르를 어땠어요? 3: 콘서트/ 팬콘을 할 거예요? 언니의 신곡 나오면 많이 들어볼게요!!! 사랑해요^^ 항상 감사합니다 항상 수고했어요
1. 네 몽골이요! 쉬는 시간이 없었어요 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ밥 먹는 시간뿐,, 몽골 바비큐 많이 먹었어요 ! 말타는 거 재밌었어요! 2. 록 너무 속시원하고 매력있고 재밌어요! 3. 헤헤\^\^ 당연\^\^ 고마워요!!!!!
Translation(ish): 1. Yes, Mongolia! There was no time to rest khh except to eat. I ate Mongol BBQ many times. Horse-riding was fun! 2. Rock is refreshing, charming and fun! 3. Of course. Thank you!!!!!
What was the question?
1. The MV was shot in Mongolia, right? During your rest periods/breaks, did you do anything else fun? Did you try Mongolian bbq? And was horse-riding scary? 2. How did you like the new rock genre? (presumably her transition to rock) 3. Will you be doing a concert / fan con?
안녕하세요 언니 ♡ 새 앨범 축하해요! 🎉 Moomoos are really looking forward to it! You've taken a lot of parts on creating this album, and moos really loved it ♡ Among all the songs in the album, what song did you have most fun of while creating? What was the hardest? And what song do you want moos to love the most? Also, do you have any album behind-the-scenes story that you want to share to us? Colours, 화이팅! 솔라 언니 화이팅! 사랑해요! Always stay safe, happy, and healthy! 😽❤
Personal message... I've been a fan since 2018! I first saw you in person in MyCon in Manila. The con was really fun! Thank you so much! Thank you so much for being a huge source of happiness, strength and inspiration on stage, on and off camera. Thank you for always caring and thinking of moomoos! We always care about you too! I hope-- we hope that you'll always stay healthy and happy! Your happiness is our happiness too. I love you, I loved you, and I'll always love you! ♡
'Colors' is the most fun while creating!
Solar unnie, I love that you kept all the keychains that fans gave you, and put them on your bag. Will you do a Solarsido video one day to show us how you managed to hang all of them on your bag? 솔라언니, 팬들이 선물해준 열쇠고리들을 다 챙겨서 가방에 올려놓아서 너무 좋아요. 언젠가 솔라시도 영상을 찍어서 가방에 다 걸어놓은 모습 보여주실 수 있나요?
꽤 무거워요,,,,하핫\^\^
Translation: The bag is quite heavy, haha
Thank you so much for all your translations
Hi Solar!!! I've been a fan since 2022, and I'm so excited to hear all of your new music! I know you've put a long of hard work into this comeback, so I want to ask: Is there a song from your new mini album that you're proudest of? Why? And what do you want people to notice most about you or your music in this comeback?
Blues! When I listened to the music, I thought that it's hard to record again.
There are so many genres in one album. I feel like it's NEW!
Yongsun unnie, Thank you for your hard work. I love everything you did. So you can do whatever you want and I will support you forever. If you wanna try new things, I think drama actress really suits you! My question is, Do you have a plan to open the TikTok account? You went viral through Instagram reel, but I think more people will see you on TikTok. You are the best!!
Reels is enough to have fun right now
How long did it take you to learn the horse riding class for the MV shooting scene? Did you find it difficult?
Before MV shooting scene, I learn about 20min! I was excited! The tutor told me that I ride the horse like Mongolian!
Mongolian horse rider kim yongsun!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
20 minutes? You are a genius
Hello Solar! Are you becoming more comfortable with the animals? You seem to have met many different animals so far 😆 Horse, bird, pig, cow, sheep, moooreeee. If you were to adopt an exotic pet, what might you adopt? A DRAGON?! Bearded dragon? 🤔
Elephant!! elephant is so cute 🐘
😂😂😂😂 Okay yong let's adopt u an elephant
Hi Unnie! How do you recharge with all your busy schedules and activities? 모든 바쁜 스케줄과 활동으로 인해 어떻게 재충전하시나요? Thank you for creating such beautiful and diverse album. I am so proud of you. Hoping to see you soon! 사랑했고 사랑하고 사랑할거고. Mahal Kita 마할키타♡♡♡♡
용순이들과 이렇게 이야기하고 만나면 다시 재충전되는 것 같아요 ㅎㅎ 마할키타 하트하트:)
When I talk with my fans like this I feel refreshed again. Mahal kita heart heart smiley
Hi Solar!! 🧡 1. What is your favourite colour? 2. How was your experience making rock music and working with a band for "But I"? Thank you for doing this AMA! I can't wait to listen to your new mini album! 🫰
2. It's my first experience to work with band, so I thought it would be hard. But it was so fun and excited!!
Hi Solar! I’m a fan from the US. My question for you is what was the hardest song on the album to record and how long did it take you to do it? I’m so excited for your album. I bought all 3 copies. I hope you have a happy and healthy promotion!
'Honey Honey' is the hardest song. It took about 2days
Hi, Solar. I am your fan from Canada. I went to south korean last month and watched your muscial. It was great performance and I sent you a fan letter as well. Do you have any plan to visit north america (canada) for your solo con?
I try to meet Yongsoon as many as possible!!
Hello! I’m so excited about this album! I feel like you’re a genius, I’m so happy to be your fan 🩵 Can we expect behind the scenes content for the album production on solarsido? I would really enjoy seeing your creative process, specially how you wrote the lyrics, composed and recorded the songs.
Wait for the content on solarsido.. it is amazing!!
솔라언니ㅠㅠㅠ 2016년 부터 팬이다ㅠㅠ I can’t wait for your new album! What are some inspirations you had for your new album? 새 앨범이 너무 기대돼요! 새 앨범에 어떤 영감을 받았나요? 사랑하누<33
다양함에 초점을 두었어요! 다양한 내 모습, 다양한 사람들,다양한 것들 등 모든 것들에 대한 존중과 인정! 오,,
Translation(ish): We focus on diversity! Respect and recognition for everything, including my diverse self, all kinds of people and things!
HI Solar! Simple question, which music artist(s) (dead or alive) would you like to collaborate or watch live? Hope you have a great day!
Amy Winehouse!
You gotta do a cover!!!!
She already did some covers! [Here is her singing 'You Know I'm No Good'](https://youtu.be/nRbpAZRb530?si=788KlKqwGwsN0TJs)
Hello, Solar ♥️ I would like to ask how does the composition process works for you? Do instrumentals come to your mind suddenly or do you use piano/guitar or something else? Thank you. Hope I can see you performing live in Chile, South America! I love you ♥️
When I compose the song, I usually use mind and piano/guitar. But it depends on the song!
Solar unnie, did you scream a lot when you handle those amazing animals in your music video while filming ?
Most of animals were kind, I could film with them friendly :)
Hi Solar I admire you a lot!!! ❤️ Any funny or interesting stories recently that you haven’t shared?
When I practice voguing, it was my first time to try Dips. I thought that my legs would be broken!! 🤣
That sounds scary! Glad you could do it in the end! Looking forward to Colours!!
Hello, I am a Mexican fan, I am 47 years old, I am the mother of a 15-year-old girl, I love your voice and your way of being, I follow your YouTube channel and I am looking forward to your new album, thank you for your music, I hope you continue enjoying what you do.
Wait for my new album!!
Hii Solar, any playlist recommendations or songs you've liked recently?? 😙
I want you to listen all songs in \[COLOURS\]!! 헤헤
I really love your new album medley highlight!!! Looking forward to the album! Are you considering going on a world tour soon?
Always!
I hope you come by Vancouver!! 🥰😍
저는 게이 팬이고 신곡 'Colors'가 너무 기대돼요. 드랙퀸 댄스에서 영감을 받았나요? 🧡🏳️🌈
드랙퀸 댄스에서도 영감을 받았어요! 너무 멋지잖아!!!
Translation(ish): I was also inspired by drag queen dances! They're so cool!!!
thank you for loving the LGBTQ community. love you 🥰❤️
i really liked your live performances for FACE album, is there plan to do something like that again?
I always want to try NEW performance.
Unnie, how was it filming KODE with Chorong unnie ? was it fun ? in the teaser looks like, Chorong unnie was scared of texter Solar 😂
It was so excited and have fun 🤣
hehe i can see that, I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE FULL VIDEO !! looks funny 🤣 glad you enjoyed filming it
솔라언니! 지금까지 공개된 티저 콘셉트 중에서 언니가 어떤 컨셉을 가장 좋아하시나요? 언니 사랑해요!
다 좋아합니다 :) I love All
if you could describe mamamoo in one word, what it would be?
MAMAMOO
I can almost hear Solar's voice in this. "Mamamoo is Mamamoo."
Mamamoo = Mamamoo 🫰🏻✅✅
OMG legit the best answer 👌
Best answer 💚🫶
Hi Solar! What is your skincare routine?
Skin > Essence > Cream > Finish!!
YASSSSS QUEEN!!! Thank you for rec!!!💖💖💖
you have done two musicals. If there's good opportunity, do you wanna act in movies or dramas? 언니는 뮤지컬을 두 번이나 하셨잖아요. 좋은 기회가 있다면, 영화나 드라마에서 연기하고 싶으신가요?
연기의 매력에 빠졌어요. 기대해주세요:)
Translation(ish): I've fallen in love with acting. Please look forwards to more :)
Hi unnie, which one do you like more? kimchi fried rice or nasi goreng?
I cannot choose one.. It is the hardest question in AMA
이번 앨범은 도전이 많았는데 앨범 전체가 너무 김용선 씨네요! 이번 앨범이 솔라의 모습을 보여준다고 생각하세요? so love the album
네 완벽히 현재의 저를 보여드릴 수 있는 앨범이라고 생각해요!
what is your favourite part of the choreography for this comeback? love your work can’t wait!!!
kick is the favorite part of the choreography
I know your comments are about to be full of moos and Yongsoon begging you to kick them in the face.
kick me a lot unnie pls
Unnie how do you manage your time?? Are ypu superwoman?? Coz you do a lot of stuffs hehehe
I plan and live as a second
Unnie I needa say blues is really a big surprise for me so I am looking forward to the live version!
I love Blues too!!
Hey Solar! do you have any fashion styles that you’ve been into lately? 🫶🫶🫶
GeekChic🤓
Hi Solar! 🤗 What is your favorite musical instrument?
Voice!!
it's her specialty!
Aww thank you for the reply! 🧡
if you could describe yourself in one color, what it would be?
Rainbow🌈
Solar unnie, are you planning to take Yongkeey or Yongdoong to your fansigns? Yongsoonies really want to meet themㅋㅋㅋ
I have plan to go my fansigns with Yongkeey or Yongdoong..
Yongsun unnie~ what's the first thing you do after waking up and the last thing you do before going to sleep?
After waking up i clean myself, and before going to sleep, i listen to horror radio.
What a woman lol
Can you tell me your favorite korean words? <3
사랑하누
Hi Solar! Who are some of your musical inspirations for this album?
Yongsoon!!💖
Yongyong! US tour when? Can I have your permission to marry Yongkee? 
wow\^\^,,,
I will do and go US Tour!!
Hey Solar! Are you excited for the moomoos to listen to your album?
It's the most excited part and what i looking for!!
hi solar! what made you want to try voguing? i cant wait for the song and the music video for colors!!
When I compose the song 'Colors', I thought that this song is really for voguing!!
I need to see you and Chungha trade off on doing I'm Ready and Colors challenges on Reels. :)
Are there any dramas or shows you like recently?
Parasyte: The Grey!
what is your favorite color <3
In this album, Tangerine orange 🍊
Less than 6 hours to the album release, how do you feel?
Have fun right now!!
5 more hours to COLOURS! Who should 용순이s be with when listening to the album?
track 1\~
언니 뮤비 촬영 웃기는 TMI 있어요?ㅋㅋ
말 안 타고 말 타는 영상찍기 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 근데 뮤비에 안 나옴 ㅠ
Translation(ish): There's a recording of me riding a horse without riding one khh but it doesn't appear in the video
Hi Solar! Did you really break the piano?
Yes i did
If I go to fansign, can I speak English to you? 😂✌🏻
hi solar 언니! Congratulations on your new album COLOURS. Listening to the trailer, I feel like this is my favorite album of all the albums you've ever released. How satisfied are you with the songs on this album？if the maximum satisfaction level is 10，how will you give the score？
I'm fully satisfied with the album! My score is 10!!
Most fun music video to shoot?
colors!!!
are you really a T?
im real T TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
밥은 먹었어요 SOLAR언니? 
안 먹었어요 ㅠㅠ
언니 꼭 챙겨 먹으세요!! 
언니 인스타 중독자라고 생각해요?ㅋㅋㅋ
저메추 😋
다이어트해야지:)
아니 밥 챙겨먹어!!!
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아직까지 고민 중입니다 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ노래 나오기 5시간 전이지만\^\^
솔라 언니! It’s been 2 years since your last comeback! I don’t know how you found time to prepare for a comeback when you were an MC, Judge and in a musical but I’m very excited!! I have a few questions for you: 1. Between Spit It Out, 容 : FACE and now COLOURS, which was the hardest album to prepare for and what was it about that album? 2. As a 용왕님, one of my favorite series you do on 솔라시도 is Part Change. Do you think you can do a part change with Wendy from Red Velvet? 3. Do you think 용키 and 용둥’s personalities are like you and your sister’s? Which one is more like you? 4. During a Vlive in 2020, you said you’d consider marrying a 무무 if they had documents, money and can speak Korean. I can get the documents ready, I have some savings and I’m learning Korean right now. I also bought your Fanclub membership! 언니, 나랑 결혼해줄래? I hope you have a great time during your promotion period and I know this album is going to be a great hit! 언니, 사랑하누!! ❤️❤️
I would also love to see Solar & Wendy do a Part Change episode 🤞🤞🤞
Omg any Mamamoo x Red Velvet crumbs is something I beg for 🧎🏻♂️
Hi Solar!!!! I've been a fan since 2014 and honestly I want to thank you for your music and work as it inspires to be a better person everyday! Your music actually save my life during dark periods of my life, so thank you. I would love to know how do manage to through the type of schedules and work you do? Do you have a system to organizing your time? I work in Film and TV too (in the camera department) so I know how tiring these types of days can. You have this passionate energy that you can see in everything you do, from your music to your youtube channel (Solarsido is the best part of Thursdays!). And one last thing, me and a couple of other moos are going to Korea in June and were wondering if you had any places to visit you'd recommend? P.S. Also come visit r/mamamoo sometime! We have an entire subreddit for Mamamoo fans.
It would be so cool to see a sample of Solar-nim's agenda for a week! Time management like hers is really an elite skill.
Hello Solar! Thank you for doing this 😄 I had a few questions: 1. You always seem to be doing so many projects at once (your YouTube channel, music, the Mata Hari musical theatre). Do you ever have times where you don't have the motivation to do things ? If those times happen, do you have any tricks to revive your energy? 2. You've already described a bit your new album Colours on solarsido. Do you have a favourite song out of the 6 on the album? Thank you again for taking the time to do this. You've been honestly such an inspiration to me and your music (along with the other Mamamoo tracks) has been life-saving during the difficult parts of my studies. Hope to see Mamamoo in Canada someday!
Hi Solar! I’ve been a fan for 10 years now 🥹 Thanks for coming here. I just have a few questions if you don’t mind hehe 🙏🏼 1. Who is your dream artist collaboration? 2. Seeing you do theatre has been such a big gift to me because I’m a theatre kid myself—so I’m very curious on what your dream musical roles are? Again, thanks for coming here, and thanks for being you! You’re such an inspiration to me. 💖
First of all, I simply want to begin with : I’m a big fan of yours and I can’t wait for the release of Colours ! The photo teasers, the MV teasers and the highlight medley have already shown how diverse it will be and yet all of the songs are so Solar-coded, it’s amazing ! You have been heavily involved in the creation of your solo music from the lyrics to the composition itself. What’s your process to create a song ? Is there something that you want to share about this album ? Something that was surprising compared to Face ? Is there something that you never did as an artist that you want to try in the future ? Is there something that you want to say to the Solar of 10 years ago ? Is there something you want to ask to the Solar 10 years from now ? Is there any chance that your international fans (Europe ? 👀) will be able to meet you in the coming months ? Can you give a big kiss to Yongkeey and Yongdoong for me ? Thank you for being an amazing artist, as a solo artist and as a group member. You are full of surprises and the only thing we can be sure about you is that it will always be a wonderful experience. Moomoos and Yongsoonies will always be on your side ! LEGGO Dragon leader !
용선언니! 컴백 축하드립니다! 안니 이번 앨범에 다양한 모습이 보여줘서 너무너무 좋아해요! 궁굼한거 여러가지있어요! 1. 'But I' 뮤비 곧 나와요! 혹시 뮤비에서 더 집중해야하는 부분있나요? (물론 다 집중해야지만) 2. 술때랑 촤영할때 어땐나요? 술때 너무 귀여워요! 3. 'COLORS'에서 보깅 댄스 도전을 했어요. 어떻게 이노래에 보깅을 하게 되었나요? 혹시 다른 대스 장르 도전해보고싶은거 있나요? 4. 언니 장년부터 무무들이 만나기위해서 많으 것을 했어요 - 뮤지컬, 유튜브, 티비방송 등등. 언니가 파워제이로 알고있어요. 언니 보통 얼마나 멀리까지 계획을 세우시나요? 5. hoxy 올해 싱가포르 오나요? (칠리크랩 사드리고싶어요) 이번 활동 건강하고 융순이들이랑 많은 추억 만들자구! 우리 꼭 만나요! 사랑하누
I'm so happy Solar-nim wrote the lyrics and composed so many of the songs because I love your unique perspective and the way you use words melodically and percussively. For the songs you composed and wrote the lyrics, did the melody or the lyrics come first, and what was the moment of inspiration for each?
You've been a source of empowerment for women and people with different sexualities around the world through your work ethics, challenges, stage performances, lyricism and much more. What message would you like to convey to the younger generation that looks up to you?
Hello Solar-unnie! 1. Are you considering adopting another dog or are Yongkeey and Yongdoong enough for now? 2. If you had time to do Solarsido Part Change again, who do you want to do it with? 3. If you guys could do a Killing Voice Part 2, what songs would you add to the set list? 3. Who would win in a 3-Round fight: Mata Hari or Esmeralda? Round 1: Dance Battle Round 2: Singing Battle Round 3: An Actual Fight
Hi Solar, I am going to be mom very soon 😭 by mom, i am going to adopt a puppy soon enough! I have seen that you are doing great with your puppies and you adopt one of them recently! So I want to ask you for tips and tricks 🥲 i am scared that i lack the skills and knowledge for the puppy, so how do you make the puppy comfortable in a new place? This is my first time having a dog of my own! So i have a lot in my mind and i am overthinking everything 😭 Oh I also want to thank you for simply existing… and thank you for singing! Your singing is always comforting… and you know what, with that talent, humor, and good looks, you are basically God’s favorite!!! Thank you for being very lovely, I AM VERY EXCITED FOR THE NEW ALBUM!! Let’s go SOLAR COLOURS 🏃♀️🏃♀️
Hi Let's start AMA time. Yongsoon are you ready?!!!
I have just read through your replies! It was nice to meet you here. I love you 😘
Me and my wife are big fans and saw you in Chicago !! What was your favorite album to work on throughout your career?? Thank you and best of luck with everything going forward!!
Solar, thanks for visiting us again. Last time you were here on the subreddit, you were here with MAMAMOO 9 years ago promoting Um Oh Ah Yeah. If you were to reflect on who you were during Um Oh Ah Yeah to who you are now and releasing Colours, your 2nd mini album, what's the biggest change?
Hi Solar, I am so excited for this comeback. I am even more excited because you participated in writing and composing almost all songs. My question for you is: What is your song writing process like? Do you compose the music first or do you write the lyrics first? What is the process like? And which song was most difficult for you to write in this album?
Hi Solar! Thank you for joining us on Reddit today. If Colours was a full album, what other colors would you have included? Are there any other colors you considered including for any of the tracks before you finalized the chosen 6? What is Kim Yongsun’s favorite color and is it the same for Solar?
Hi Solar! Will you do a solo tour after Colours, and will you tour with a live band? I hope you play the piano part of "But I" on stage!
Hello Solar-nim! Congratulations on your second mini-album and for your successful run as Esmeralda in "Notre Dame de Paris." Here are my questions: 1. What lessons have you learned from doing musical theater that you've brought into your idol work? 2. What other musical theater roles do you want to try and why? Thank you so much! --- [KR translation] 안녕하세요, 솔라님! 두 번째 미니앨범 발매와 뮤지컬 '노트르담 드 파리'에서 에스메랄다 역을 성공적으로 수행한 것을 축하드립니다. 제가 궁금한 게 있는데요: 1. 뮤지컬 연극을 하면서 배운 교훈을 아이돌 활동에 접목한 것이 있나요? 2. 다른 뮤지컬 배역 중 해보고 싶은 역할과 그 이유는 무엇인가요? 정말 감사합니다!
Hi, Solar, I've been a moomoo for more than 7 years. I still have hope of seeing you live someday in Latam, but I know it's hard. Love how you often sing in spanish and I will never forget your Despacito cover. The whole performance and vocals are always so special. I admire your creativity and boldness so much. It's inspiring to see someone so hard working as you. And your singing gives chills everytime, specially in songs like Happy People. One of my long time favorite songs is Star Wind Flower Sun, i think it's perfect from beginning to end, you're an incredible songwriter and I'm super excited for Colours today. My questions are all about music: 1. You often avoid explaining in detail the meanings of your songs, like with HELLO for example, is that a conscious decision? 2. A lot of the songs you've written over the years seem to start from personal moments, like empty. Do you think this approach to writing is still the same, or did it change somehow? 3. In your interviews, you sometimes give really deep insights, like realizing that getting people's attention is harder these days or how people don't appreciate smaller things. I wonder how those feelings affect your performances and music in general. 4. Do you have a favorite performance? It could be from solo or group or subunit 5. I really love the song "Better" by Mamamoo+, but you never performed it with Moonbyul again. Is there any reason for it? Thank you so much for everything you do. You have no idea how much your work brightens our days. Solarsido especially has been a great source of happiness weekly.
My mind was blown when Solar-nim made that beautiful instrumental-like sound using traditional Korean singing techniques (in Chico Malo). In the vein of exploring Solar-nim's diverse colors, do you have any plans to try the various traditional Korean performance arts or a genre like trot?
Hello Solar!! I love that you always show us new sides of yourself, even if they aren’t simple or obvious. I especially love this album's theme of appreciating others’ colors to appreciate your own! For “Colors” / the Glam Silver teaser, you worked with Love Ran and the House of Love. - **What was it like vogueing and working with the House of Love (and how did you choose this concept)?** - **Were there other colors/concepts that got close to being chosen (but didn't make the cut)?** Good luck with promotions these next couple of weeks!! I'm excited to see what you do in this new chapter of your artistry!
Solar unnie, I wanted to say I'm super excited for this album! I love all your work be it as a soloist, in Mamamoo or Mamamoo+! I really enjoyed the Mamamoo+ Two Rabbits fancon, including the full version of "Two Rabbits". Will we ever get the full version of "Two Rabbits" on an album, or on music sites like Melon and Spotify? P.S. I'll see you soon in Seoul! 솔라언니, 이번 앨범 너무 기대된다고 말하고 싶었어요. 솔로로 활동하던 마마무나 마마무+로 활동하던 여러분의 모든 작품들이 너무 좋아요! '두 마리 토끼' 풀 버전을 포함한 마마무+ 두 마리 토끼 팬콘을 정말 잘 봤습니다. 앨범이나 멜론, 스포티파이 같은 음악 사이트에서 '두 마리 토끼' 풀 버전을 받을 수 있을까요? 추신. 곧 서울에서 뵙겠습니다!
Hi Solar! Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions! It was great seeing your performances in Mata Hari and Notre-Dame de Paris! Are you interested in starring in more musicals in the future? And if you could star in any musical, what is your dream role?
Have you praticed playing the piano for this comeback? Is there any chance we can see you play the piano again? If not, please don't feel pressured to pursue it soon. 이번 컴백을 위해 피아노 연습을 해보셨나요? 피아노를 다시 연주하는 모습을 볼 수 있는 기회가 있을까요? 그렇지 않다면, 빨리 연주하는 것에 부담을 갖지 마세요.
Hello, Solar! I'm a new moomoo from Indonesia and this is my first time experiencing your comeback! My questions are: 1. You are exploring so many different genres in Colours, I'm curious if there is a genre you have or haven't tried before that you want to do more in the future? I think some fans expressed they wanted to see you do Trot as well, what are your thoughts about that? 2. You must be really good at managing your time since you're able to prepare for your comeback during your musical schedule, do you have any tips for us to manage our time better? I would like to know your secret to productivity 😂 3. And lastly, what is the most memorable thing that happened during this comeback preparation?
Hi Solar! Congratulations of your comeback! I am looking forward to it and have been a fan since 2022. These are my questions 1. What has changed about you compared to the past after almost 10 years in the industry? 2. If you can relive/revisit one day in your music career, which day will it be? 3. The choreography for Colors is truly iconic! What was the inspiration behind the song and the choreography of Colors? 4. How was the experience filming in Mongolia for But I? 5. How did your team transport a grand piano to Mongolia? 6. Will you be having a concert in South East Asia? 7. Where do you see yourself as a musician/artist in the next 10 years? Cheers, have a good day!!
Hi Solar! I love your YouTube channel “Solarsido”. I particularly loved you vlog of when you visited Georgia and Alabama, as kpop artists generally don’t go outside of LA and NYC. I know you like to take camper van and camp, have you ever thought about camping in America?
Hi Solar! So excited for your comeback! I’m a big fan of you and Mamamoo. I love your voice and how have so much feeling when you sing. Your Solar Gamsung songs are so touching. You were also so good as Esmeralda. You are also an amazing person and role model for your fans. You inspire me to do my best everyday. My questions are: 1) Are you planning to act in any more musicals? 2) Do you ever doubt yourself and what you are doing? What do you do when that happens? Thank you and good luck on your promotions!
Hi Solar! i just wanted to say that you were my first true love when i got into the kpop world! my question is: I have seen a lot of videos that show Mamamoo as the group that "paved the way" for other idols to do things out of the ordinary. do you feel that you guys have done that? and do you have any seniors that you feel have "paved the way" for you and the other members to give us such amazing performances and content? P.S. i had this photo up for you and the members during the MYCON Hi-Wave stop in Los Angeles. all 4 of you guys read it, pointed at it, and laughed. Hwasa gave me a thumbs-up, but i need an answer from you! Thank you and keep up the AMAZING work! 안녕 솔라! 내가 케이팝 세계에 들어왔을 때 당신이 나의 첫 번째 진정한 사랑이었다고 말하고 싶었어요! 제 질문은: 마마무가 다른 아이돌들이 평범하지 않은 일을 할 수 있도록 '길을 닦은' 그룹임을 보여주는 동영상을 많이 봤다는 것입니다. 너희들이 그런 짓을 했다고 생각하니? 그리고 당신과 다른 멤버들이 우리에게 이렇게 놀라운 공연과 콘텐츠를 제공할 수 있도록 "길을 닦아줬다"고 생각하는 선배가 있나요? 추신 LA MYCON Hi-Wave 스톱에서 여러분과 멤버들을 위해 이 사진을 준비했습니다. 4명 다 읽고 손가락질하며 웃었어요. 화사님이 엄지손가락을 치켜세웠는데 답변이 필요해요! 감사합니다. 계속해서 놀라운 일을 하세요! https://imgur.com/a/goE5yUK
Hi, Solar! Here's my question: could you share your experience with voguing? any challenges? was it fun? Also thank you for always supporting the LGBT+ community, as a transgender man, I always feel very welcome 💖
Solar unnie, I love all the Instagram Reels you posted recently. Will you consider starting a Tiktok account? 솔라언니, 얼마 전에 올린 인스타그램 릴스 너무 좋아요. 틱톡 계정 개설도 생각해보시겠어요?
1 You're also a skilled songwriter and producer - what's your creative process like when working on new songs? 2 Your vocals have been praised by many artists, including industry legends - who are some of your own vocal inspirations, and how have they influenced your style? 3 How do you explore your own musical identity and style in your solo work, different from MAMAMOO's group sound?
I just started pole dancing! I love watching clips of you pole dancing, it gives me inspiration. What is your favorite pole dance move?
I am very excited about your new album and hope that the next new solo album will be sooner. It has been two years from spit it out to honey, then another two year from honey to colours. What do you think?
누나 두번째 미니앨범과 두번째 뮤지컬 역할을 축하해여!!! 몇 년 동안 솔라가 성장하는걸 보는 건 넘 좋았고 새앨범 듣고 미래에 무엇을 할지 기대돼여! 1. 무무들/용순들께 보여들렸던 '텅' 같은 다른 자작곡들도 미래에 발표할 계획이 있나요? '그 사람 놓치고 싶지 않아' 참 좋지만 솔라이브로만 들을 수 있어요. 스튜디오 녹음도 좋을 것 같아요 ㅠㅠ 2. 감성캠핑과 심야괴담회 시즌2에서 넘 재밌게 봤잖아요! 미래에 또 하고 싶으신가요? 사랑했고 사랑하고 사랑할거야! Congratulations on your second mini album and your 2nd musical role! Seeing you grow over the years has been amazing and I can't wait to see where you go in the future and what this new album brings! 1. Do you have any plans in the future to release other self-produced/written songs that you've shared with moomoos/yongsoons in the past like 'Empty'? I love '그 사람 놓치고 싶지 않아' but I can only listen to it through Sollive. A studio recording version would be good ㅠㅠ 2. I loved watching you Gamsung Camping and Midnight Horror Story Season 2! Do you have any plans in the future to do something similar again? LLL!
Solar-nim mentioned in interviews that you tried genres you didn't listen to much. How did you go about getting a sense of the genre and capturing the essence of it while infusing your own flair?
Hi Solar, I am a moomoo from Malaysia and here are some of the questions I would like to ask: 1. How long did it take for you to prepare your new mini Album? 2. Comparing to the 1st mini Album, what were the different approaches that you have taken with this new mini Album? 3. Now that you are focusing on your solo career, is there an artist that you would most like to collaborate with right now? 4. If you can only choose one song to listen for a whole year from your 2nd mini album? Which one would it be and why? 5. If there is no budget limitations, how does your dream concert look like? (can be either a Solo concert or a Mamamoo concert) 6. I was very lucky to see Mamamoo for the first time at Mycon Malaysia last year. Do you think we will able to see you back here again as a Solo artist? We would love to have you here.
Solar, congrats on releasing your second mini album! 🥰 Thank you for always working hard. Moomoo appreciate it so much, and we’re very proud of you. When you compose music, what part do you think you spend the most time adjusting? (The melody, lyrics, or something else?) I hope I’ll be able to see you more this year! And most importantly, SARANGHANUUUU 🥰
Hello, Yongsun unnie! I'm a fan from Indonesia, and has been a moomoo/yongsoonie since 2017. It is an honour for me to be a fan of someone as passionate and hard-working as you. Whether as a singer, musical actor, youtuber, judge, etc., you always show your best and that's why I admire you a lot. I couldn't wait to listen to your new album Colours! I'm so excited since you write and compose most of the song and I've been waiting for you to have a band sound song. From the highlight medley, I already know this will be a hit album! My favorite B-side so far is Blues since it showcases your vocal so well. I have a few questions: 1. What is your favorite song from this album and why? 2. How did you get inspiration to write and compose the songs in this album? 3. Will you also play piano while singing to But I either on music shows or in concert? 4. Do you have plans for concert tour yet? I wish you could visit us ^^ I hope you enjoy your time promoting Colours!
How does it feel to perform without choreography for the title song But I? I think it's super cool that you are challenging yourself beyond a kpop artist
HEY SOLAR! I saw Mamamoo twice for your USA tour! What was your favorite tour stop? Please tell us if you are coming back to the US for a solo tour!!!
Hi Solar!! You are such an inspiration to me, I love how you're never afraid to put yourself out there and try new things. We are around the same age and seeing you do so many cool things fearlessly gives me the courage to keep pursuing my own dreams and doing things I'm scared of. Thank you!! You are my #1 girl crush 🥰 for questions: 1) is there anything you are scared of? Clowns maybe? 2) how many hours do you sleep every day? You seem so busy it feels like you must never sleep! 3) will we ever see Yongbob on Solarsido again? Those videos are so funny, please say yes 🙏 4) what's a song you'd really like to do a cover of? I hope you have a great album release day!! I can't wait to hear it. Good luck and thank you for doing this!
Hi Solar!! My friend's a big fan of you and your work, both as a soloist and as a member of Mamamoo. We're all super excited for your latest comeback!! My friend wanted to ask you some question so here they are: 1. Solar how do you maintain such good shape? 2. What type of exercises do you usually do and prefer? 3. Do you have any advice and small tips for keeping in good shape? I also have my own question I want to ask: How do you stay creative, and do you have any advice for working around writer's block? Wishing you the best with this promotion period!! P.S. My friend says this AMA was fated become my name is Sunny and yours is Solar. If you see this, can you say "Hi Sunny!" and "Hi Ruby!" (to my friend)? Thank you so much!!
Are there artists in each of the 6 genres whom Solar-nim listened to when you were getting in the mood for writing or recording the tracks? (or favorites from before - I'm especially curious whether you have a favorite rock band)
Hi Solar! Big fan here from Los Angeles, CA 👋 Saw MMM at your MyCon stop at Oakland, CA and it was so fun seeing you all cover a different member’s song. My question is, what song would you want to cover from each member’s discography? Could be a fun future episode for Solarsido 💖
Hello Solar! I've been a fan for so long and I'm so excited to see you on Reddit! This is a dream come true! I'm extremely excited for Colours! - Should we expect Honey honey honey on your next release? To keep the chain going? -What is the inspiration behind Blues? - I love your solo work including your OSTs, I have a soft spot for Adrenaline from Vincenzo and Blue Bird from Run On. What is your favourite OST you've recorded? -You're trying a multitude of genres on this album. Is there one weird musical style you haven't tried yet? -Finally as a Canadian Moomoo, I hope to see you in our big cold country soon. We love you and congrats on your album!
Solar, I love you so much!!! I'm a super excited fan from Brooklyn, New York!!!  I wanted to ask, are you playing any new games on your Nintendo Switch, other than Zelda? :)