[Review] Min Showcases her New Solo Album, ‘Prime Time’ to New York Fans

Natalia Kabenge

Credit: Natalia Kabenge

​Former miss A member Min has entered a new era with the release of her first-ever EP PRIME TIME. The singer is ready to tell the world that it’s her time to shine—and she’s doing it on her own terms. The release party was held in Chelsea’s Racket NYC, which welcomed a lively crowd eager to witness the performances Min prepared for her fans that evening. 

Following a glowing introduction from her MCs for the evening, Min made her first appearance of the night with the second song on her EP “SHIMMY (Skip)”. The MCs kept fans engaged while Min prepared for the next stage, holding a raffle for merchandise commemorating the evening’s celebration. Fans kept a competitive streak going as cheers and groans sounded throughout the venue while ticket numbers were called, making many others laugh. 

She returned to the stage with the third EP track “M.A.W”, which she explained stood for ‘might as well’. While talking about the song, she would tearfully share with the crowd how meaningful the message of the song was to her. Aligning perfectly with the ‘just do it’ attitude of the EP, “M.A.W” reminds listeners that they alone are the makers of their destiny. Despite the hardships she’s endured to make it to where she is today, Min has persevered with the help of her close friends and team, whom she thanked repeatedly throughout the show. Those unable to attend recorded video messages for Min to watch after her performances. The videos were sent from fans as well as close friends, congratulating Min on her new project as well as sending birthday wishes. Not only did this celebration mark the release of her first EP—which has been about a year in the making, but it was also her 33rd birthday. To share such a special day with fans was an immense display of trust and admiration that many were honored to be a part of. 

During the show, she took a moment to explain the heartfelt meaning behind the fourth track on her EP, entitled “HAPPY PLANT (A Call from Grandma)”. The track isn’t a song, but a phone call between the singer and her grandmother. In the call, her grandmother tells her that a plant that she keeps at home—which very rarely blossoms—has bloomed, and because of this, she would receive good luck, but wanted instead to gift that luck to her granddaughter. The story moved many fans to tears and was followed by a slideshow of pictures of Min and her grandmother throughout the years. 

The night ended on a fiery note, as Min closed the show with her title track PRIME TIME featuring rapper Lil Cherry. The song’s choreography was the highlight of the evening—intense, electrifying, and perfectly executed, Min demonstrated her ability to own the stage with this performance. With the knowledge that many fans have been with her since her debut, she gave them a little surprise—performing an encore of miss A’s “Good Girl Bad Girl”, which every single person in the venue sang and danced along to. Though the song was the last performance of the night, Min joined the crowd shortly afterward, thanking everyone for coming. Her genuine and kindhearted personality truly shined in the way she made her way around the venue, taking the time to talk to fans and enjoy the atmosphere of the event. Her hard work and dedication to her craft haven’t gone unnoticed--PRIME TIME is a strong EP that showcases her desire to remain true to herself, and we can’t help but admire her boldness through it all.

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