- December 11, 2025
- 3:01 PM
Bingkai Karya – Krystal officially marks her return to music with the release of her new single, “Solitary,” the lead track from her forthcoming solo album.
Blending soulful R&B and warm vocal textures, “Solitary” offers a glimpse of the musical direction Krystal is set to explore in her debut solo project. The single arrives after a series of R&B/soul covers previously uploaded on her SoundCloud page, including “Georgy Porgy” by Toto, “I’m Coming Back” by Lalah Hathaway, and “My Flame” by Bobby Caldwell.
On November 6, Krystal released the first episode of her documentary series, Charging Crystals, which chronicles the making of her upcoming solo album. For the first time, Krystal opens the doors to her creative process through official behind the scenes content. Released on the Beasts And Natives Alike (BANA) YouTube channel, the episode captures candid moments and studio sessions from London, Jeju’s House of Refuge, and San Francisco. The episode also features a collaborative session with acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer Toro y Moi.
About Krystal
Krystal debuted in 2009 at the age of 14 as a member of f(x), one of the most influential groups in modern K-pop. Their second studio album, Pink Tape (2013), remains widely recognized as one of the “100 Greatest Korean Albums,” curated by Korean music critics, and is regarded as a landmark project in its genre. f(x)’s final studio album, 4 Walls (2015), earned a score of 7.3 on Pitchfork and received both domestic and international praise for its progressive dance pop production.
Following her time with f(x), Krystal focused on acting. Her role as Han Yoo-rim in Kim Jee-woon’s 2023 film Cobweb earned her the Best New Actress award at the 33rd Buil Film Awards. She is also set to appear in an upcoming tvN drama alongside Ha Jung-woo and Lim Soo-jung.
