[1][2] After a successful debut into the Korean music industry at the age of sixteen, to the surprise of many, Lee Hi went on an unofficial hiatus.

Though it was confirmed that Lee would still be housed under YG Entertainment, despite releasing under HIGHGRND, YG CEO Yang Hyun-suk stated via an affiliate of the company that the decision for it to be released under the subsidiary was due to worry that he would not be able to manage the comeback to his best abilities, and that his trust in Tablo led him toward the decision to give him production control over her comeback.

[4] The first teaser for Lee's comeback album, which was revealed to be titled Seoulite, was released on February 29.

[5] A third teaser, confirming a second title track named "Hold My Hand", was released on March 4.

[5] On March 5, it was revealed that Jonghyun of Shinee had participated in the composition and writing of title track, "Breathe".