''Smiley'' (stylised as ''^x‿^x (SMiLEY)'') is the debut extended play (EP) by South Korean singer Choi Ye-na. It was released on January 17, 2022, by

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Background

From June 15 to August 31, 2018, Choi (together with Everglow members

Kim Si-hyeon Kim Si-hyeon (, born August 5, 1999) also known as Sihyeon, is a South Korean singer and host. She is the leader of Everglow under Yuehua Entertainment. Early life Kim was born on August 5, 1999, in Bundang-gu, South Korea. Career Pre-debut K ...

and Wang Yiren) represented

on reality girl group survival show '' Produce 48''. She eventually placed fourth and debuted with Iz*One. The group's debut extended play (EP) '' Color*Iz'' was released on October 29, 2018, with "

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" serving as its lead single. On April 29, 2021, Iz*One officially disbanded after the end of their contract. On January 2, 2022 Yena announced the release date and schedule for her debut EP ''Smiley''. A representative from her agency,

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