Group WJSN member Dayoung makes her first comeback as a solo artist, boldly opening a second chapter.
WJSN Dayoung released the music video and track for her second digital single What's a girl to do at 6 p.m. on the 7th on various music sites.
It is a new release about seven months after she introduced her first single gonna love me, right? and its title track Body in September last year. Dayoung, who debuted in 2016 as a member of the girl group WJSN and has now reached her 10th anniversary, makes her first comeback as a solo artist in this landmark year and again heralds the Body syndrome.
Dayoung's solo debut was truly a sensation. Announcing the surprise debut through the music show comeback artist lineup, Dayoung not only topped music shows with Body but also entered Melon's top 100 at No. 9 and sparked a global challenge craze across TikTok and YouTube. Her solo debut and the Body syndrome drew attention from prominent overseas media such as Forbes in the United States and NME in the United Kingdom, and Dayoung won the best solo artist, female category at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA), leaving a distinct presence.
Having proven her ability as a solo artist with Body, Dayoung's second release is What's a girl to do. The theme, "the moment love begins, a question you ask yourself," expands Dayoung's own narrative. It is Dayoung's story but captures emotional facets anyone can relate to, revealing every feeling without hiding them and conveying Dayoung's perspective that expresses the current me as is.
The title track of the same name, What's a girl to do, candidly captures the thoughts and actions that occur in one's head when longing for someone, without hiding or feeling ashamed. Dayoung's fiery energy layered over a danceable beat and addictive melody makes even complex emotions feel oddly buoyant. Notably, Dayoung participated directly in the lyrics and composition, imprinting her distinct color, and global writers including Eric Nam joined forces to enhance the song's completeness.
Having mainly performed songs with English lyrics since her trainee days, Dayoung's true voice is contained in What's a girl to do. Rather than delivering catharsis with explosive high notes, her trendy vocals that preserve the groove and mood of the song are striking. She stylishly carries What's a girl to do with her unique timbre and sense of rhythm, proving her capability as a vocalist.
The What's a girl to do music video sensually depicts a confident, leading woman's night. With a striking backdrop of a dazzling city night view, the group choreography performed with numerous dancers exudes explosive energy. The intense charisma and performance capability as a solo artist, combined with powerful hip-hop-based choreography, convey a sophisticated, assertive woman's hip atmosphere.
The included track Priceless (kaching kaching) begins with soft acoustic drums that comfortably envelop the ear, but then the minimal trap drums that burst forth instantly raise the song's tension. It is a song where the familiarity of retro sound sources and the freshness of bouncy beats intersect, with producers BOYCOLD and Eric Nam participating to create the intersection of retro sounds and fresh, bouncy beats.
Having moved beyond doubt to conviction about herself, Dayoung released What's a girl to do full of confidence and excitement, and she has confirmed an appearance at Waterbomb in July, kicking off 2026 in spectacular fashion. Dayoung's new song What's a girl to do, moving toward becoming a fully realized solo artist, is available on various music sites.
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