Singer Se7en (Eleven9 Entertainment)

Singer Se7en is one step closer to a comeback after a three-year hiatus.

“Se7en will be returning with what will most likely be a mini album,” said the performing artist’s management agency Eleven9 Entertainment on Monday. “He contributed to both songwriting and producing all of the tracks that will appear in the upcoming album.”

After a prostitution scandal in 2013 involving a visit to an adult massage parlor, the singer halted major public and broadcast appearances. He was serving his mandatory military duty at the time of the incident.

The 31-year-old artist last month announced a new rhythm and blues single “I’m Good,” Se7en’s first release in Korea since his 2013 hit track “Thank U.” He also resumed activities in Japan, unveiling his latest three-track single album “Rainbow.”

Se7en’s currently untitled album is scheduled to be released in October.

By Kim Yu-young (ivykim@heraldcorp.com)