"Yesterday We Were, Friends, But Today We're Rivals

"Yesterday we were friends but today we're rivals" - Shinhwa's members; Kim Dongwan, Lee Minwoo and Shin Hyesung has announced their solo albums released dates.

After the released of Shinhwa's 8th album last year, 3 members from Shinhwa are preparing their solo albums which will be out soon and they will stir up competition within the music industry.

Even though they said that it is 'A competition with good intentions' but the fact is that this is not a situation that can be taken for granted. Although all of them were born from the same group, however they each want to be recognized as a musician too.

Let's start with Kim Dongwan.

In his first solo album which will be out at this coming 28th June, not only he loses 6 kg but he also grew mustache to show his manly charismatic image.

Shinhwa's members also participated in this album. Lee Minwoo composed the song 'My Love', while Shin Hyesung will duet with Kim Dongwan in the song '남은 사람' (Person Left Behind) and Eric's raps will also feature in this album.

After the airing of Kim Dongwan's music video, he will perform in front of his fans for the first time at SBS 'Inkigayo' on July 1st.

M Rising's CEO, Lee Minwoo, will be releasing his 3rd solo album on July 10th. From the album titled 'Explore M', we will see Minwoo's variety of images in this album.

Lee Minwoo has released 2 solo albums under the name 'M' which gave him lots of confidence as a solo artist.

The concert that was held in Japan during April has proven his strong fanbase in Japan. Establishing his own record companies, and being a producer, 'he just wanted to try it'.

Lee Minwoo will held his showcase for the new album in July 8th at Melon AX hall. After that he will begin his Asia Tour in various countries including Shanghai, Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand.

Shin Hyesung will release his Korean-Japanese album and held his own concert for the first time.

Shin Hyesung who has succeeded in being a ballad singer will be releasing his 2nd album on August 8th which will be on sale both in Korea and Japan at the same time. He will perform first solo concert on August 11th & 12th in Seoul and in 4 major cities of Japan.

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