What makes Good Bye by Hahm Eun-jung notable?

The EP gained attention for its commercial success, debuting at number 8 on the Gaon Album Chart and highlighting Hahm's vocal capabilities. Its lead track, 'Goodbye', resonated with fans and contributed to discussions around artists branching out into solo projects within the K-pop industry. In 2015, Hahm Eun-jung released 'Good Bye' as her first solo EP following her notable tenure with T-ara. This release marked a significant moment in her career, showcasing her transition from group member to solo artist during a time when she was seeking to establish her individual identity in the competitive K-pop landscape.

How many songs are on Good Bye?

Good Bye has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Released 11 years ago this October

Good Bye

Hahm Eun-jung · 2015

37 min · 11 tracks · K-pop

A polished blend of emotive pop melodies and rhythmic K-pop beats that reflect on love and loss.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Goodbye — As the title track, this song encapsulates the themes of heartbreak and closure with an infectious chorus that showcases Hahm's vocal range.
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I'm Good (featuring K.Will) — This collaboration features a dynamic interplay between Hahm's robust vocals and K.Will's smooth delivery, creating an uplifting contrast to the more somber tracks.
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Tears Rain — With its poignant lyrics and emotive melody, this track offers a raw exploration of sorrow and longing, standing out as one of the album’s most vulnerable moments.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The EP effectively blends pop melodies with K-pop rhythms, though it leans on familiar structures.

What we noticed

The lead track 'Goodbye' features a dynamic arrangement that combines emotive vocal lines with layered harmonies and rhythmic beats.
Several tracks include both solo and featured versions, allowing for variations in vocal delivery and arrangement.
The EP includes multiple language versions of its lead track, which showcases its appeal across different markets.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Goodbye

The final refrain shifts to a more resolved tone, indicating acceptance after expressing deep sadness throughout the verses.

This tonal shift provides closure not only to the narrative but also to listeners, marking a transition from heartache to resilience.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Goodbye 3:07
2 Goodbye (Chinese Ver.) 3:08
3 I'm Good (featuring K.Will) 3:51
4 I'm Good (Solo Ver.) 3:11
5 I'm Good (Chinese Ver.) 3:11
6 Tears Rain 3:58
7 Love Effect 3:27
8 Goodbye (Inst.) 3:07
9 Goodbye (Chinese Ver.) (Inst.) 3:08
10 I'm Good (featuring K.Will) (Inst.) 3:51
11 I'm Good (Solo Ver.) (Inst.) 3:09

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