Exciting times ahead for INSPIRITs! Nam Woohyun of K-pop boy group INFINITE is set to make a milestone in his career with two important releases: a solo album and a movie. 

On Sunday, November 5, Woohyun confirmed that he’s releasing his first solo full-length album WHITREE. According to the scheduler, he’ll be releasing concept photos, tracklist, a highlight medley, and a music video teaser before releasing the album on November 28. 

‘WHITREE’ and ‘The Guardian’ 

 Notably, WHITREE will serve as his first solo release in two years. He last released his solo EP With that came out in October 2021. 

As a solo artist, Woohyun has already showcased his musical talent with four solo EPs, two singles, and two OSTs. Among his  previous solo works include “Still I Remember,” “When Fall Comes,” “A Song For You,” and “Calm & Passion.”

As these tracks have gained recognition for their emotional depth and melodious charm, fans can expect that WHITREE will offer another layer of artistic expression for the INFINITE member.

However, the excitement doesn’t stop there. In addition to his musical endeavors, Woohyun has been confirmed to star in the upcoming action movie The Guardian. 

According to reports, the film will be directed by Jeong Jang Hwan and will feature action choreography by Hong Sang Seok. Additionally, the film is set to follow a man who is forced to rescue his mother from her abductors, all while grappling with a gambling debt.

Since The Guardian will mark Woohyun’s first lead role in an action film, fans are eagerly anticipating his foray into action sequences.While details about the film remain somewhat under wraps, production is set to kick off in Manila, Philippines in January 2024. 

Woohyun in 2023

Interestingly, 2023 has been a remarkable one for Woohyun.

During the start of the year, he  kicked off his Dating with Woo Asia fan meeting tour, which included stops in Korea, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and Macao. 

In July, Woohyun and his group, INFINITE, made a much-anticipated comeback with their seventh mini-album, 13EGIN.

Moreover, this marked the group’s first release since successfully transferring the trademark rights of their name, INFINITE from their previous label, Woollim Entertainment.

What made it even more significant is that it had been five years since their last full-group comeback with the release of their third studio album, TOP SEED  in 2018. 

Featured image: Woohyun releases his concept photo for ‘WHITREE.’ Credit: Twitter/Nam Woohyun