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Throwback: TAEYEON (SNSD) released "Why" this week in 2016


July 03, 2026
Throwback: TAEYEON (SNSD) released "Why" this week in 2016
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Watch: Taeyeon Soaks Up The Sun In Solo Comeback “Why” MV Girls’ Generation’s [Taeyeon](https://www.viki.com/celebrities/14185pr?utm_source=soompi&utm_medium=mvteaser&utm_campaign=watch-taeyeon-soaks-sun-solo-comeback-mv&utm_content_id=871113wpp) has made her comeback as a solo artist! After releasing [a chart-topping pre-comeback track with R&B singer DEAN entitled “Starlight,”](https://www.soompi.com/2016/06/24/watch-taeyeon-dean-others-starlight-new-music-video/) Taeyeon officially made her comeback on June 28 at midnight KST by dropping her new solo mini album “Why” and the music video for the title track of the same name. The music video features Taeyeon having fun in the sun, and is linked up with the video for “Starlight,” as it includes the scene where Taeyeon first meets DEAN, another “Miss Me” message, and the same necklace, as well as polaroids of the couple at the end. Watch it below! The mini album includes seven tracks that were inspired by many different genres, ranging from 80s pop to EDM. In addition to the track featuring DEAN, the song “Up & Down” is a special collaboration with Taeyeon’s fellow member Hyoyeon. By [the morning of June 27, over 102,000 copies of Taeyeon’s new album had already been pre-ordered](https://www.soompi.com/2016/06/26/100000-pre-orders-already-taeyeon-why/). What do you think of Taeyeon’s return with “Why”? [yesasia link=”http://www.yesasia.com/global/girls-generation-tae-yeon-mini-album-vol-2-why/1050549346-0-0-0-en/info.html” title=”Why”][/yesasia]

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u/alleybetwixt
I just noticed this was mis-scheduled, so we're a day late. WhyyyYYyyyYYyy But we've got a banger Taeyeon solo for the Throwback this week. A little tropical house as we welcome the summer and try to keep ourselves cool in this incredible heat! Check out our Throwback Wiki page to see an archive of past posts and how to make requests!
u/Total-Constant-6501
The song that started the tropical house trend, if I’m not mistaken. And it’s a GREAT one.
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