Big Bang's Daesung to put out 1st solo EP
News of EP 'D's Wave' came with a teaser photograph showing the musician, suited up in black, gazing at the camera while surrounded by microphones.
Last month, Daesung hinted at his solo concert slated for April when he and G Dragon joined Taeyang on stage at an encore concert for Taeyang's 'The Light Year' tour. The three members sang 'Home Sweet Home' together, a B-side track off G Dragon's third studio album 'Ubermensch.'
Earlier this month, Daesung shared a post that read 'Daesung Coming Soon' on his Instagram, piquing the interest of his fans.
The upcoming EP would be his first solo effort in over a year, following single 'Falling Slowly.' He participated in writing the jazzy ballad number.
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