Black (Lee Hyori album)

Hyori worked alongside "10 Minutes" producer Kim Do Hyun[3] while writing eight and composing nine of the ten album tracks.

[4] This album Lee decided to focus more on storytelling and revealing a more personal side without compromising her sexy image.

[6] In October of that year, Lee's representative told media outlets that she would be taking a 2-year hiatus from her entertainment career, "in order to have time for herself.

"[7][8] Rumblings of Lee's return began in August 2016 but was confirmed when she did a photoshoot and spoke to Marie Claire Korea in October 2016.

[2][3] In January 2017, Kim revealed on MBC's Video Star that Lee was taking on the bulk of the responsibility for her new album as executive producer.

[18][non-primary source needed] On June 30, Hyori released a teaser called Black Art Film No.

On July 2, Hyori released a video teaser in line with the album's rustic theme for the title track.

The show follows the couple along with staff member singer IU run a bed and breakfast out of their marital home[34] while interacting with other celebrities and ordinary citizens.

[41] SBS announced that Lee would be the first guest on Park Jin-young's new talk show Party People.

[42] Hyori did an exclusive interview with JTBC's Newsroom anchor Sohn Seok-hee on June 29 talking about her new show, new album and life outside the spotlight.

[52] During her album showcase, she announced plans to promote for only a week through music shows and participate in Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook.