''Na'' is the second

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by South Korean singer Nayeon of the girl group Twice, released through

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on June 14, 2024. The EP contains seven tracks, including the lead single " ABCD" and collaborations with singers Sam Kim and Julie from Kiss of Life. It aims to showcase a stronger and more mature side of the singer, incorporating hip hop and

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Background and release

Nayeon launched her solo career with her first EP, '' Im Nayeon'', in June 2022. The EP peaked at number seven on the ''Billboard'' 200. Its lead single, " Pop!", became "a summer hit" on domestic streaming charts, including the Circle Digital Chart, where it peaked at number two. On April 9, 2024, South Korean news outlet ''Xsports News'' reported that Nayeon was preparing for a new release in June. JYP Entertainment responded that no release date had been decided yet. Subsequently, on May 13, it was announced that her new release would be released on June 14, 2024, with the release of a logo motion at midnight alongside a poster containing the phrase "How to Fall in Love with Na". Following the announcement, the company released a series of concept images from May 20 to 30, 2024. On May 24, JYP released a teaser for her solo lead single "ABCD", released with the EP ''Na''. The teaser featured a spoiler of the track, which is a hip hop-influenced pop dance track with the opening line, "Hey listen to me now". The lyrics, written by Rick Bridges and Park Jin-young, use the alphabet creatively to convey a message about teaching and tempting a love interest. The song was composed and arranged by Pdogg.

Conception and title

On May 24, 2024, as her magazine feature, Nayeon appeared in a '' Cosmopolitan'' pictorial with a "fresh summer vibe." In her interview, she highlighted her second record, ''Na'', noting it shows a stronger and more mature side, with hip-hop and sporty elements. She explained, "If the first album contained the image that many people think of me when they see me, I wanted to show a different side of me in the second album. You can expect a strong and mature appearance, whether in performance or vocals. It has a hip-hop feel, and also a sporty yet sexy feel. It was another challenge because it was a dance style that Twice had never done before." The album title represents Nayeon's 'I' (''na'' 나 means "I" in Korean) and conveys the message "Me! Only me!", in contrast to her first mini album, 'Im Nayeon,' which highlighted "I am Nayeon" with a near-identical spelling of the artist's last name. This album boldly emphasizes Nayeon's determination to reveal only her authentic self.

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