Wendy steps into a new era: vintage “Verge” film, 3rd mini-album Cerulean Verge (Sept 10), and the W:EALIVE world tour opening in Seoul (Sept 20)

Wendy is gearing up for a full-scale solo return—teasing a vintage-styled concept film titled “Verge,” confirming her third mini-album Cerulean Verge for September 10, and kicking off her first solo world tour W:EALIVE with a two-night Seoul opener on September 20–21.

The concept film “Verge”: dreamy, retro, a little eerie

In the concept film, Wendy leans into a hazy, old-film texture—soft focus, muted palettes, and a slightly uncanny soundtrack that hints at theatrical, almost circus-like suspense. It’s an aesthetic pivot that foregrounds her expressive face and subtly telegraphs the emotional shades we might hear on the record. The teaser dropped at midnight KST and immediately set the comeback’s tone: elegant, nostalgic, and a touch mysterious.

The album: Cerulean Verge lands Sept 10 (6 PM KST)

Wendy’s third mini-album, Cerulean Verge, arrives September 10 at 6 PM KST. Official materials and press confirm a six-track set: “Fireproof,” title track “Sunkiss,” “Existential Crisis,” “Hate²,” “Chapter You,” and “Believe.” The rollout has included a prologue video built around “Believe,” further cementing the coastal, airy, and reflective moods that contrast with the “Verge” film’s dusky vintage vibe—suggesting the project will play with light/dark dualities.

The tour: W:EALIVE begins in Seoul on Sept 20–21

Ten days after the album drops, Wendy opens her first-ever solo world tour with two nights at Seoul’s Jangchung Gymnasium (Sept 20–21). From there, she heads across Asia and North America, with early dates publicly listed for Taipei (Oct 3), Hong Kong (Oct 5), Tokyo (Oct 22–23) and a U.S. leg including San Francisco (Oct 30), Pasadena (Nov 1), Sugar Land (Nov 4), Chicago (Nov 6), Brooklyn (Nov 9), Washington, D.C. (Nov 11), and Atlanta (Nov 13)—before returning to Southeast Asia later in the run.

Why this comeback matters

This is Wendy’s first solo release since transitioning from SM Entertainment to ASND for individual activities earlier this year—while remaining an active member of Red Velvet. The label shift and the scope of the tour underscore how firmly she’s stepping into a global solo lane, with creative direction (that “Verge” aesthetic!) that feels tailored to her vocal color and stage presence.

What to watch for next

• Title-track sound & staging: With “Sunkiss” positioned as the lead, look for a bright, melodic hook offset by richer B-sides like “Existential Crisis” and “Believe” to showcase her range.
• Tour storytelling: Expect the stagecraft to echo the comeback visuals—vintage textures meeting modern production—especially in the Seoul opener that sets the tour’s visual language.