Girls' Generation member Taeyeon (signed to SM Entertainment) releases her first compilation album for her 10th solo debut anniversary, 'Panorama,' today.
Today (1st) at 6 p.m. the song will be released on various music sites. 'Panorama: The Best of TAEYEON' includes the new song and title track "Panorama (Insa)," and features a total of 24 tracks selected as representative periods and genres from the many songs Taeyeon has presented, allowing listeners to experience her past 10 years of activity as a single panorama.
The title track "Insa (Panorama)" is a pop rock song combining lively piano and synthesizer with a fierce guitar melody riding over a strong drum line; its lyrics convey greetings to the past and the days to come, and Taeyeon's vocals, which move between delicacy and power, deliver a deep resonance and catharsis.
The music video tells a road-movie-style story of Taeyeon, who loses her memory in an accident, meeting a girl who happens to resemble her and going on an impromptu trip, spending a dreamlike day; Taeyeon's fresh visuals, dramatic direction like a short film, and stylish cinematography come together to amplify the song's overwhelming emotion.
Also on this album is "Time Lapse (2025 Mix)," newly mixed in a 2025 version by NELL vocalist Kim Jong-wan for Taeyeon; "I (Solo Ver.)," a reimagining of the original song reborn in Taeyeon's voice; and "Insa (Panorama) (Live Studio Session) (CD Only)," a live session version available only on CD. As these are gift-like tracks offering beloved Taeyeon songs in new versions, they are expected to receive a strong response.
Below is a Q&A about this album answered directly by Taeyeon.
Q. Your thoughts on reaching your 10th debut anniversary and a word for the fans who have been with you so far
A. I always sing with gratitude for everyone who has shared this journey with me. I'll show an even better side of myself on this 10th anniversary.
Q. You are presenting your debut song "I" in a new version after 10 years; how do you feel about presenting it again?
A. The song has become so signature for me and is so precious that I wanted to create a new version. New songs are great, but I also wanted to express the charm of existing songs from a different perspective.
Q. The album includes 24 tracks selected as representative periods and genres; if you had to pick one song you regret not including, which would it be?
A. It's hard to choose just one, so two songs: the tracks "Circus" and "Something New" from mini album 3.
Q. What kind of song is the new title track "Insa (Panorama)"?
A. It's a story of offering a precious greeting to my past self and my future self. It was created thinking of the fans.
Q. If you imagine the next 10 years for artist Taeyeon, what do you see?
A. I think I'll appear in front of people, or to myself, more at ease, happier, and more confident.
[Photo] Provided by SM Entertainment.
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