[talk] Taeyang is finally making a solo comeback. I'm looking forward to it.

It is welcome news that Taeyang has returned with a solo full-length album after a long time. A listening session was held for *Quintessence*, his first full-length album in nine years, and he shared his feelings, saying he feels very relieved to finally present the results of a year of painstaking preparation.

It seems like you’ve been incredibly busy without a moment to rest. You were frantic preparing for the stage at Coachella, a world-renowned music festival, this year, and on top of that, you were simultaneously working on finishing up your new album. You mentioned that you haven't been able to get a single proper day of rest even after Coachella ended. You couldn't hide your joy, saying that after going through such a grueling process, you were finally able to give your fans a wonderful gift on your birthday. Since your comeback date coincided with your birthday, it seems like it has become an even more special and meaningful anniversary for your fans.

This new album holds even greater significance as this year marks the 20th anniversary of the debut of BIGBANG, the group Taeyang belongs to. The album title, *Quintessence*, is said to mean essence or core, and true to its name, it is receiving praise for deeply capturing the distinct musical color that only Taeyang can showcase. Featuring a total of ten tracks, including the title song *Live Fast Die Slow*, the album fully demonstrates Taeyang's broad musical spectrum.