As a member of Korean boy group (and subgroup ), vocalist/actor Baekhyun topped the charts around the world with the energetic K-pop nine-piece. With his smooth R&B vocals and sensual energy, he became the third member to branch out as a solo artist. After a handful of standalone singles were released in the late 2010s, he unveiled his official debut, City Lights, in 2019. Born Byun Baekhyun (백현) in Bucheon, South Korea, Baekhyun sang from a young age, inspired by early-2000s K-pop idol . In 2011, he joined the machine, debuting with in early 2012. The group went on to top the Korean charts multiple times while maintaining a similar chart-topping presence on the U.S. World chart. Additionally, he also formed subunit alongside bandmates Chen and Xiumin.
In 2015, Baekhyun issued his first solo output in the form of singles "Beautiful" and "Like Rain Like Music." The next year, he released the singles "Dream" with Suzy and "The Day" with K. Will. Balancing his duties with and , he continued to deliver singles into 2019, when he unveiled his debut EP, City Lights. The short set became a best-seller in China, while going number one in Korea and soaring into the Top Ten of the Billboard Heatseekers, Independent, and World Albums charts. He followed the next year with his sophomore effort, Delight, which repeated the chart success of the first EP. ~ Neil Z. Yeung, Rovi