Trust Me (Yugyeom album)

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Trust Me
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Digital cover
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 21, 2024 (2024-02-21)
Genre [1]
Length43:20
Language
  • Korean
Label AOMG
Yugyeom chronology
Trust Me
(2024)
Interlunar
(2025)
Singles from Trust Me
  1. "Ponytail"
    Released: January 2, 2023
  2. "LOLO"
    Released: July 24, 2023
  3. "Say Nothing"
    Released: July 24, 2023
  4. "La Sol Mi"
    Released: January 31, 2024

Trust Me is the first studio album by South Korean singer Yugyeom, released on February 21, 2024, through AOMG.

Contents

Background and release

The release of Trust Me was announced on January 16, 2024, on the tenth anniversary of Got7's debut. [2] [3] The single "La Sol Mi" was released early on January 31, 2024, along with a music video, [4] [5] while the album was released on February 21. [6]

Of the 14 songs, "Shine" tells the story of a couple finding light in the presence of their loved one, while "WUH" explores themes of desire and physical intimacy. [7]

Critical reception

According to Suwitcha Chaiyong of Bangkok Post , "Trust Me surprises listeners with his soothing and melodious vocals. In addition to his fascinating singing skills, the album showcases his talents in writing and composing music. Overall, the album is meticulously crafted, with every track showcasing beautiful melodies and catchy hooks." [7]

The album ranked fifth and thirteenth on Billboard 's lists of the best K-pop albums of the first half of 2024 and the entire year: Jeff Benjamin called it a complete and cohesive project that shows Yugyeom's evolution as an artist, "blending R&B and hip-hop influences with smooth vocals and introspective lyrics." [8] [9]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."La Sol Mi"Chancellor, KnaveChancellor, Knave, yeol, viewhorse, Dohy, Shintaro YasudaShintaro Yasuda, Chancellor2:52
2."Shine (빛이나)" (featuring Sumin)Yugyeom, SuminDJ Wegun, SuminDJ Wegun3:42
3."Be Alright" (featuring Punchnello)Yugyeom, Gray, PunchnelloYugyeom, Gray, Dax, PunchnelloGray, Dax3:12
4."1 Minute (1분만)"GrayYugyeom, Gray, Dax, VerybetterGray, Dax2:46
5."Steppin"Yugyeom, Gray, DeVita, Hanyoung RyouYugyeom, Gray, Dax, Deun Ji, Hanyoung RyouGray, Dax, Deun Ji3:08
6."She (나의 그녀는)"Yugyeom, GrayYugyeom, Gray, Dax, DistractGray, Dax3:25
7."LOLO"Bryn, Skinny Brown, noisemasterminsu, About, RhodyJumal of SMGS, noisemasterminsu, Bryn, AboutJumal of SMGS, noisemasterminsu2:23
8."WUH"Yugyeom, GrayYugyeom, Gray, Dax, minGray, Dax, min3:06
9."Ponytail" (featuring Sik-K)Yugyeom, Gray, Sik-KYugyeom, Gray, Sik-K, DaxGray, Dax3:25
10."Dance"Yugyeom, Hanyoung Ryou, WoogieYugyeom, Hanyoung Ryou, WoogieWoogie, Hanyoung Ryou2:31
11."Take It Slow (허리를 감싸고)"Yugyeom, GrayYugyeom, Gray, Dax, TrevorGray, Dax, Trevor3:13
12."Say Nothing" (featuring Lee Hi)Yugyeom, GrayYugyeom, Gray, DaxGray, Dax3:29
13."Wooyayaya (우야야야)"Yugyeom, Hwang A-rangYugyeom, Smugglers, Tez_Toy of SMGS, Mortal of SMGS, daallTez_Toy of SMGS, noisemasterminsu, ov3:15
14."Summer Blues"Chancellor, KnaveChancellor, Knave, yeol, viewhorse, Dohy, Shintaro YasudaShintaro Yasuda, Chancellor2:53
Total length:43:20

Charts

References

  1. Go, Young-jin (March 21, 2024). "TRUST ME! 첫 정규앨범을 낸 유겸이 하고 싶은 말" (in Korean). Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  2. Yoo, Jeong-min (January 16, 2024). "유겸, 갓세븐 10주년에 알린 소식…첫 정규 '트러스트 미' 발매" (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  3. Puah Ziwei (January 16, 2024). "GOT7's Yugyeom announces first studio album, 'Trust Me'". NME. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  4. Carmen Chin (February 1, 2024). "Yugyeom drops music video for new single 'La Sol Mi'". NME. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  5. Hong, Se-young (January 31, 2024). "유겸, 오늘 'LA SOL MI' 선공개… 앨범은 2월 발표" (in Korean). Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  6. Lee, Min-ji (February 21, 2024). "유겸, 오늘(21일) 첫 정규앨범 'TRUST ME' 발매" (in Korean). Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Chaiyong, Suwitcha (March 4, 2024). "GOT7's Yugyeom shines on new solo album". Bangkok Post. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  8. Jeff Benjamin (July 8, 2024). "The 20 Best K-Pop Albums of 2024 (So Far): Staff Picks". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  9. Benjamin, Jeff; Lynch, Joe; Unterberger, Andrew; Webster, Abby (December 6, 2024). "The 25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2024: Staff Picks" . Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  10. "Album Chart 2024 Weeks 08" . Retrieved October 25, 2025.
  11. "Album Chart 2024.02 Month" . Retrieved October 25, 2025.