ITZY's Yeji captivated K-pop fans with her solo song "Air" and successfully completed her debut first week of music broadcasting activities.
Yeji debuted as a solo artist on the 10th with the release of her first mini-album "AIR" and the title track "Air." Beginning with Mnet's "M Countdown" on the 13th, she appeared on KBS2's "Music Bank" on the 14th, MBC's "Show! Music Core" on the 15th, and SBS's "Inkigayo" on the 16th. Each broadcast showcased different hairstyles as she dazzled on stage with her surreal visuals and overwhelming performances, shining as a solo artist. Fans praised her, saying, "She flies freely on stage like air," "If the word 'fascination' were visualized and sounded, it would be Yeji," and "It's wonderful to see her confidence as she plays with the stage through her expressions."
Following a surprise visit for ITZY members Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna's solo debut countdown live, JYP Entertainment's representative producer Park Jin-young (J.Y. Park), 2PM's Junho, TWICE's Jihyo, and Stray Kids' Hyunjin participated in the "Air" challenge, revealing a heartwarming friendship. Park Jin-young noted on his personal SNS channel, "Yeji is an artist who has prepared sincerely and humbly for this album. She has been praised by all the staff since her trainee days."
Notably, Yeji is stunning viewers with content that showcases her unique movements. She has displayed her solid skills on the YouTube channels "STUDIO CHOOM" and "it's Live," and the "YEJI Performance Film" posted on ITZY's official YouTube channel captures only Yeji's elegant dance lines, leading to comments such as "This performance can only be done by Yeji, it's breathtaking every time I watch it," and "She is beautiful like a black swan." The British media outlet NME also highlighted Yeji's solo debut, stating, "Yeji is evolving as a performer over time. One of the most captivating performers in K-pop, Yeji announced a new beginning with 'Air.'"
"I want to put my stamp down more definitively as an all-rounder," said Yeji, who plans to continue her solo activities vigorously through her mini album "AIR."
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