Kim Sungkyu steps ‘Off the Map’ with gratitude, grit and a louder future in mind

For Infinite leader Kim Sungkyu, the tagline of his upcoming album, is not about dramatic reinvention. Instead the phrase — “Off the map. Onto my path” — reflects where he stands now: A veteran K-pop artist returning after three years away, guided by his own creative choices and a renewed sense of gratitude. Kim’s sixth EP, “Off the Map,” arrives Monday. Since his last solo release in 2023, he has remained active through Infinite’s 15th anniversary promotions, group concerts, musicals and appear