ITZY’s Yeji Makes Solo Debut
Mar 10, 2025
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On the 10th, Yeji held a meeting of her debut album 'Air' at the Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel in Songpa, Seoul, and expressed her feelings about debuting as a solo singer.
Yeji is the first member of ITZY to appear as a solo singer and go solo. Yeji said, "I can't believe I'm making my solo debut. Even now, my heart is beating a lot and I'm nervous. It's a solo activity that I've only imagined far away. When I heard that I was going to release a solo album, I was overjoyed, and I was like, 'Is this how long it's been?I thought '," he said, expressing his nervousness.
Being the first soloist among ITZY members "As it is the first runner, I feel a lot of pressure." I think the reason why I'm the first soloist is because I'm the oldest and the leader. I think he trusted me and sent me out as the first runner."
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Yeji first wrote and composed a solo song for ITZY's last album 'Born to Be'. The company said that it would be nice to write lyrics for the title song because it's a complete solo album. It was a grateful opportunity to participate. It is about wanting to show the air of my first debut with my own aura. There is a lyric that makes me take my breath away, and the moment that takes my breath away for me seems to be the feeling of being overwhelmed while listening to the song. At that time, I wanted to solve the natural attraction and use it well."
I also pointed out the vocal parts. Yeji "It was a new challenge. I wanted to show ITZY and another example. Could YEJI make this voice? Was there such an atmosphere?It would be nice if you could think of it as '. At the same time, I wanted to show the cool and powerful side of ITZY. In that respect, I'm glad to meet 'Air' where everyone is satisfied."
Then "It was so hard to fill up all three minutes as a vocalist. I recorded it for more than 10 hours. I wanted the fans to feel that there are a lot of new voices when they listen to my album.
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The members' messages of support were also returned. Yeji cheered a lot, saying, `I'm glad that you're going to be the first runner, I knew you'd be going out.' My heart is warm, and I am also supportive now."
Also "It was my first time preparing alone, so I was lonely because I didn't have anyone to share the difficulty with. However, the members visited the music video shooting site and sent me a coffee truck. I thought, 'Oh, I'm getting this kind of thing, too.' Cheering and support gave me strength. While preparing for my solo album, I felt proud that I had a member," he said, expressing his gratitude to the members.
For the members who will prepare for their solo album in the future, "The members told me that they've just debuted, "Call them seniors". If the members come out as solo members, they'll say, "Call me a senior."," he said with a smile. At the same time, "I wish I could also be of help. On the other hand, I thought I would do well, so I was wondering if there was any advice I could give," he said.
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Then "There is ITZY color that I showed with the members during my seven-year career." His performance and music were loved a lot. Starting with my solo career, I think I'll show a new side of myself."
The advantages and disadvantages of solo activities were that group activities were together, so they could ease the burden, and that there were people who shared and believed in difficulties together, but the disadvantage of solo activities is that they are lonely because the waiting room is too large. On the other hand, to be honest, I think it's good because I get off work early"I shuddered.
He also revealed his goal that he wanted to achieve with his solo debut. Yeji said, `I think I achieved my big goal just because I made my solo debut. I want to give a lot of people the perception that 'YEJI is a friend with a potential solo. I also thought that I should work hard. As a modifier that I want to get, I want to hear the words, "'It's Yeji as expected.'"
Yeji's solo debut album 'Air' will be released at 6 p.m. on the 10th.
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