WJSN member Dayoung expressed her determination for her debut appearance at 'Waterbomb'.
WJSN member Dayoung gave an interview on April 2 at Starship Entertainment's headquarters in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, ahead of the release of her second digital single 'What's a girl to do' (What's a girl to do).
Dayoung, who debuted as a member of WJSN in February 2016, not only maximized the appeal of WJSN's songs with her distinctive timbre and stable vocals, but also showcased her own charm across various genres by handling vocals as well as rap and performance with solid vocalization and a wide vocal range.
With irrepressible talent, presence and tension, Dayoung, nicknamed the 'human vitamin,' reinvented her image last September by releasing her solo debut digital single 'gonna love me, right? (gonna love me, right?).' Showing a confident and provocative artistic side, Dayoung achieved an overwhelming stage performance and word-of-mouth, entering Melon TOP100 at a peak of No. 9 immediately after release and ranking within the top 20 on the weekly chart as of the second week of October, recording a remarkable rise. She also proved her capabilities by winning a music show trophy for first place, and received focused attention from NME as well as Forbes, FOX 13 Seattle and various countries' MTV channels.
After winning the 'Best solo artist female' category at the '2025 Korea Grand Music Awards' in November last year and earning praise from leading international media such as Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) and NME, Dayoung completed 2025 and returned in April, when spring begins, with the release of her second digital single 'What's a girl to do'.
Dayoung, who is preparing for her first solo comeback, will appear at 'Waterbomb Seoul 2026,' held for three days from July 24 to 26 on the outdoor global stage at KINTEX. Dayoung is scheduled to take the stage and meet audiences on the final day, the 26th.
'Waterbomb' is the country's largest festival, acclaimed each year for its dazzling lineup and diverse performances and established as a festival that represents summer. Dayoung, who will take the 'Waterbomb' stage for the first time since her debut, will challenge the emerging 'summer queen' title with her distinct healthy, energetic live performance and powerful stage presence.
Filling her first year as a solo debut with dazzling achievements and records and leaving a strong impression on both fans and the public, Dayoung confirmed her appearance at 'Waterbomb' before her comeback, setting her sights squarely on the 'summer queen' title.
Regarding her appearance at 'Waterbomb,' Dayoung said, "Not long after 'Body' came out, I heard from the company that the 'Waterbomb' side had contacted them. It was just before Christmas, so I spent Christmas happily, and when the appearance was confirmed I was so amazed that I stared at it all day. I even had a nightmare that no one knew my song while performing on the Waterbomb stage. I might freeze like a kindergartener who went up for a school recital and come down like that."
On what will set her apart at 'Waterbomb,' Dayoung added, "There are already many summer queens, so I don't think I will be in competition, but I'm happy just to be invited to 'Waterbomb.' I hope the people who come really feel they enjoyed it, and my goal is for them to look back at the videos they took on their way home and recall happy memories."
Meanwhile, Dayoung will release her second digital single 'What's a girl to do' on various music sites at 6 p.m. on the 7th and begin full-scale comeback activities.
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