ITZY's Yeji held a countdown live to celebrate the release of her first solo album and created precious memories with fans.

Yeji made her solo debut on March 10 at 6 p.m. with the new album 'AIR' and the title track 'Air.' At 5 p.m., she hosted a countdown live for the release of her first solo work 'AIR' on the official JYP Entertainment YouTube channel, connecting with MIDZY both domestically and internationally.

Yeji said, "I am the new solo artist Yeji, officially debuting today. A month ago was ITZY's 6th anniversary. At that time, I thought, 'Why has time passed so quickly?' but now, as I debut solo, I feel like I am going back to the beginning. I am nervous and excited. I wanted to share the pleasant thrill of 'the first' with MIDZY."

On that day, Yeji prepared various segments to entertain her fans, starting from an album introduction, viewing concept photos, and discussing the tracks included in her first solo work. In a segment introducing solo Yeji, she selected the keyword 'all-rounder' and expressed, "This is the modifier I want to achieve more definitively with this album. I wanted to show various things. I am truly grateful that many fans have called me an all-rounder, but I want to cement that label even more clearly this time." Regarding the performance, she stated, "I have included a lot. I hope fans will enjoy the upgraded performance."

Especially at Yeji's solo album release countdown live, ITZY members Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna made special guest appearances, showcasing their strong friendship. They expressed their support for Yeji's solo debut and revealed a warm chemistry.

Yeji's solo debut album 'AIR' topped the iTunes Top Albums chart in several international regions, including Chile, Malaysia, and Russia, as of the afternoon of the 11th. Continuing the momentum, on the night of the 12th at midnight, she surprised fans by unveiling a performance film poster on her official social media channels. In the poster, Yeji, with her intense gaze, hinted at her distinctive movements. The performance film for her solo debut track 'Air,' featuring Yeji, who has become the dance itself, will be released on the 17th at 12 a.m.

Solidifying her status as the 'K-pop representative performance queen,' ITZY's Yeji accelerates her solo artist journey with her stunning mini-album 'AIR.'

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