Group WJSN member Dayoung will perform on the 'Waterbomb' stage for the first time since her debut.
According to Waterbomb's official SNS, Dayoung will appear at "Waterbomb Seoul 2026," which will be held for three days from July 24 to 26 at the Kintex outdoor global stage. Dayoung is scheduled to take the stage on the final day, the 26th, to meet the audience.
'Waterbomb' is the largest festival in Korea, and each year it has become a representative summer festival, attracting attention with its spectacular lineups and diverse performances. Dayoung, who will appear on the 'Waterbomb' stage for the first time since her debut, will challenge herself as an emerging "summer queen" with her characteristically healthy, energetic live vocals and powerful performances.
Dayoung made her solo debut last September with the digital single gonna love me, right? (고나 럽 미, 롸잇?). Through the title track "body(바디)," she showcased a musical color and visual concept different from before, leaving a strong first impression as a solo artist. "body" entered Melon's top 100 immediately after its release and showed its presence on weekly charts, and Dayoung, through various music shows, delivered solid live vocals and energetic performances, even winning a first-place trophy on music shows with "body."
The reaction overseas was also intense. British music outlet NME, U.S. business magazine Forbes, U.S. broadcaster FOX 13 Seattle, and MTV channels in various countries focused on "body," and Dayoung captivated domestic and international fans by continuously releasing challenges and behind-the-scenes content on global platforms such as TikTok and YouTube.
As a result, in November last year Dayoung solidified her standing as a solo artist by winning the 'Best female solo artist' category at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards. In December, "body" was listed on NME's "2025 best K-pop 25" and Billboard's "The 25 best K-pop songs of 2025: staff picks," and Teen Vogue magazine named the "body" music video one of the "best K-pop music videos of 2025." The song was also included in The Hollywood Reporter's "The 40 Best K-pop Songs of 2025," demonstrating her influence continuing through the year-end.
In this way, Dayoung filled her first year as a solo artist with dazzling achievements and records, leaving a strong impression on both fans and the public. The news of Dayoung's first appearance at Waterbomb has raised many people's expectations. In particular, since "body" has been praised for its addictive melody and refreshing energy that evoke festivals, attention is focused on what kind of stage Dayoung will use to adorn the summer.
Meanwhile, "Waterbomb Seoul 2026," which Dayoung will participate in, will be held from July 24 to 26 at the Kintex outdoor global stage.
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