''Deep'' is the first

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by South Korean singer

Hyoyeon Kim Hyo-yeon (born September 22, 1989), referred to as Hyoyeon or DJ Hyo, is a South Korean singer, dancer, DJ, and television personality. She debuted as a member of the girl group Girls' Generation in August 2007, which went on to become one o ...

. The extended play was released by

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and its sublabel

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on May 16, 2022, and contains seven tracks, including standalone singles released from 2018 to 2021, and the lead single of the same name.

Background and release

On May 2, 2022, SM Entertainment announced Hyoyeon will be releasing her first extended play titled ''Deep'' on May 16. On May 7, the promotional schedule was released. On May 15, the music video teaser for lead single "Deep" was released. The extended play alongside the music video was released on May 16.

Composition

''Deep'' consists of seven

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tracks. The lead single "Deep" was described as a

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song with "sharp clap sound and dynamic bass line". "Stupid" was described as a

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song featuring " 808 bass slides, and unique and lively beats of

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s" with lyrics about "showing confident attitude in front of those who only talk behind them with evil eyes".

Promotion

Following the extended play's release, on May 16, 2022, Hyoyeon held a live event called "HYO Hyoyeon 'DEEP' Commentary Live" on

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Background and release

Composition

Promotion

Track listing

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