Gyeongree of girl group Nine Muses will make a long-awaited comeback as a solo artist with her EP "Eternal Bloom" on Aug. 21.

Gyeongree's new two-track EP will include lead track "Cherry" and B-side track "Butterflies," according to her agency Label Sayu. This will be her first new solo music in six years.

"'Cherry' is a warm and soulful synth pop song that will be finished off with Gyeongree's unique vocals," the agency said in a press release.

"It will send a warm message to not only fans but also to herself as she signals a new beginning to open up a new chapter and break free from others' expectations."

Gyeongree debuted as a member of girl group Nine Muses in 2012. She joined the band, which had debuted in 2010, as a new member, and remained a member until the band disbanded in 2019. Gyeongree released her first solo track "Talk About You" in May 2017.

BY YOON SO-YEON [yoon.soyeon@joongang.co.kr]