EXO’s BAEKHYUN Debuts Solo Album ‘Essence of Reverie’ – Listen

Yesterday (May 19, 2025), EXO’s BAEKHYUN came out with his fifth mini album, entitled Essence of Reverie. In tandem with the release of this full-length featureFeatureA collaboration in which one artist appears on another's track, usually credited with the abbreviation feat. Features quickly introduce performers to each other's audiences, and a well-chosen guest can liftGo to Feature Glossary, the artist also premiered a music video for the record’s second track, “Elevator.”

The music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary for “Elevator” portrays a mix of futuristic and vintage elements, combining the two for an almost sci-fi visual experience. Showcasing the song in a comic book-like narrative, the video is as vibrant and bright as the track itself.

Check out the music videoMusic VideoA short film that accompanies a song, combining performance, storytelling, and visual style to promote the music. Music videos shape an artist's image, can drive viral success and fan theories,Go to Music Video Glossary for “Elevator” below:

Marking the fifth solo mini album of the K-popK-PopA genre of South Korean popular music known for polished production, intricate choreography, and elaborate visuals, built around trainee systems and global fandoms. K-pop has a huge following in theGo to K-Pop Glossary icon, Essence of Reverie is a fresh look into BAEKHYUN and his artistry, showcasing the singer-songwriter’s powerful vocal prowess and versatility in sound.

Check out the full tracklist of Essence of Reverie below:

1. Chocolate
2. Elevator
3. Lemonade
4. Love Comes Back
5. No Problem
6. Black Dreams
7. Light Night Calls

BAEKHYUN came out with his first solo mini album, City Lights, in 2019. The record birthed some of the artist’s most popular tracks, such as “UN Village,” “Betcha,” and his collaborative track with Beenzino, “Stay Up.”

Listen to Essence of Reverie here: