Psycho Xybernetics: Turn Over is the solo debut extended play by South Korean musician Giuk of Onewe. It was released by RBW on April 20, 2023, and distributed by Kakao Entertainment.[2] The EP consists of eight songs, all primarily written and composed by Giuk, including the lead single "Time Machine (2100)".[3]
Background and release
On March 9, 2023, RBW announced that Giuk would no longer be using his former stage name CyA, and will go by his legal name, Giuk, for all official activities henceforth, which included both his activities as a member of Onewe and solo activities.[4]
On April 6, RBW announced through a teaser released on Onewe's social media accounts that Giuk would be releasing his first solo EP Psycho Xybernetics: Turn Over on April 20, 2023, at 6pm KST.[5]
On April 8, the full track list was revealed with a total of eight songs, all of which were primarily written and composed by Giuk, and four feature artists including long-time best friend Sunwoo, member of the boygroupThe Boyz and Giuk's independent music crew Named Late, as well as singer-songwriter Aden and rappers NiiHWA and KAMI.[3][6]
On April 8 and 9, Giuk held his first solo concert Prologue: Turn Over, where he performed songs from his upcoming EP including the lead single "Time Machine (2100)".[7]
On April 20, Giuk officially made his solo debut with the release of the EP and music video for the lead single "Time Machine (2100)".[8]
On May 1, a special music video for the song "Love Virus♥ (2050)" (feat. Sunwoo) was released. The music video production was credited to Named Late, with Giuk and Sunwoo co-directing the music video themselves, and filmed with help of their friends independent of their agencies.[9]
Following the release of the EP, Giuk held an encore concert Epilogue: Turn Over on June 6.[10]