ITZY's CHAERYEONG debuts as a solo singer with 'Lovesick'

CHAERYEONG announced her solo debut during a media showcase for her mini album 'Lovesick' on the 9th in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The singer, who debuted with ITZY in February 2019, becomes the third member of the group to release solo music.

CHAERYEONG announced her debut as a solo singer after seven years during a media showcase for her mini album 'Lovesick' held at the Pullman Ambassador Eastpole in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on the 9th. "This is my solo debut after seven years, and I decided to release this solo album now because I thought it wouldn't be too late to show my individual side after sufficiently showing my side as a member of ITZY," she said.

Having debuted with ITZY in February 2019, CHAERYEONG has been recognized for both her vocals and performance. This solo debut makes her the third member of the group to go solo, following YEJI and YUNA. Comparing herself to her debut days, she noted, "I have gained a bit more composure and personal taste," adding, "Since ITZY's strength lies in its five distinct colors, I agonized and worked hard to show a different side from the members who debuted solo first."

The title track is 'Lovesick', which shares the same name as the album. Her agency, JYP Entertainment, explained, "It expresses the fluttering excitement and sweet confusion of falling into an unexpected romantic crush," and added, "It lovably and playfully depicts the excitement toward one person filling the mind and the process of falling uncontrollably in love." The album includes tracks such as 'Moonlit Club', 'Scent', and 'Favorite Reason', for which CHAERYEONG participated in writing the lyrics.

On stage, CHAERYEONG joked about her performance, saying, "You know that so-called 'habit' of ITZY? I held that back, but for this solo stage, I prepared it to be exciting, snapping my head and tossing my hair to my heart's content," adding, "I even got a stiff neck." Regarding her music video, which showcases both lovely visuals and provocative, sexy charms, she laughed and told reporters, "It would be a lie to say I wasn't aiming for that. It was all calculated and intentional."

CHAERYEONG emphasized her expectations for future activities, stating, "I never thought my solo activities were late, and I wasn't impatient. I just had the thought that I wanted to express my charms a bit more. Now is the appropriate time to show my solo self."

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