Through the last episode, the project group name for Woojeongying, Amy, Mirani, and Hyunjin has been confirmed as "Today is YA (TDYA)," generating a warm response from global fans. "Today is YA (TDYA)" carries the meaning that there can be "today" because of the day of liberation, reminding us of the purpose of the program.
The reason the four individuals from different fields came together as the project group "Today is YA (TDYA)" is clear. Despite differences in origin, generation, and region, they gathered solely for the liberation, carrying on the spirit of those who dedicated themselves for it, to commemorate and honor its significance.
So far, five episodes of "Today's Debut Team" have been released, surpassing a cumulative view count of 1 million and gaining immense popularity. Viewers are sending generous praise and messages of support to the members who came together to reflect on the meaning of liberation and veterans.
In the YouTube comments section, reactions range from "The harmony of the members is so good, and I'm really looking forward to the outcome," to "The purpose is so meaningful, so it's pleasant to watch," and "As much as I await the video upload, I also look forward to the performance." There's also a comment noting, "The younger generation tends to forget about the meaningful day of liberation, and I think it's a brilliant idea to raise awareness of it again through a noteworthy idol concept."
In episode 4, released on the 25th of last month, behind-the-scenes footage from the recording studio was shared, fully revealing the sincerity of the members participating in the project. Hyunjin, who has recording experience as an idol, stated, "The feeling of anticipation is greater than the feeling of nervousness," adding, "Above all, I feel very proud and happy to be doing something good together."
Mirani, who is in charge of writing the debut song, opened up by saying, "I have really thought a lot about how to convey the meanings of liberation and veterans better." She expressed the hope that "viewers will have an opportunity to think a bit more about liberation."
Amy, who is conceptualizing the dance performance, stated, "I will sing really hard so that those who contributed to our independence can once again gain attention and respect." It is said that the performance in development will embody the meaning of liberation.
Finally, leader Woojeongying promised, "I hope the song of 'Today is YA (TDYA)' can help the independence contributors, even if just a little," adding, "I will create a wonderful stage that won't embarrass the patriotic martyrs and the dedicated individuals."
To strengthen teamwork among the members, competitions themed around festivals, music, and history were held with the production team. Notably, in the final round of the history quiz, Amy made a significant contribution. The first question was a quiz asking who wrote about the national pain and spirit of resistance during the Japanese occupation, and as soon as Amy heard the question, she quickly shouted out the answer, 'Yun Dong-ju.'
The second question was a quiz about the famous line from the movie 'The Spy Gone North,' asking for the word that fits in the blank in 'I will eliminate the enemy's spy in the name of XXX.' Again, Amy immediately shouted out the answer, 'The Righteous Army,' as soon as she heard the question. She had also mentioned her plans to take the Korean history proficiency test, showcasing herself as a 'history genius' who studies history in her busy schedule.
The melody of the debut song 'Today is YA (TDYA),' composed by Lee Jae (EJAE) of the Netflix hit "K-Pop Demon Hunters," has also been revealed. The debut song for 'Today is YA (TDYA)' is scheduled to be officially released on various music streaming sites at 6 p.m. on the 14th, with all revenue from the song being donated to independence contributors.
Episodes capturing the splendid growth of 'Today is YA (TDYA)' are released every Friday at 6 p.m. through the YouTube channel Studio Welcome. The production team stated, "We aim to include substantive content related to veterans while planning each episode to be engaging as per the purpose of the program," encouraging anticipation for future activities.
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