On her first solo mini-album, Kim Sejeong merges her exquisite skills as an idol pop star and sublime balladeer. Her voice is soft and delicate, but rooted and unwavering, hitting all the emotional high bars she set for herself. She compares loving someone, even if it’s yourself, to a potted seedling on the nurturing and healing “Plant.” “SKYLINE” and “Swim Away” elevate and inspire within the upbeat pop realm (karaoke fans: her octave is for pros only!). “In My Dream” and “Hopes for Tomorrow” express quiet nobility over simple guitar, keyboard, and string arrangements—songs to sit and meditate with. The mini-album flashes the different skills SEJEONG has accumulated and teases what’s to come.