
Dayoung of the group WJSN successfully completed her first solo album promotions. After nine years of group activities, Dayoung concluded her music show promotions for her first solo digital single album "gonna love me, right?" on the 28th at SBS's "Inkigayo." This solo debut attracted attention with Dayoung's dramatic visual transformation, deepened vocals, and diverse performances.
Through this promotion, Dayoung showcased solid live skills and perfect harmony with the dancers. This was the result of nine years of steady effort and passion for her solo debut. Through her agency Starship Entertainment, Dayoung shared, "These three weeks felt like a dream. It was fulfilling to realize the image of myself on stage that I imagined when I was young." She also added, "I feel like I was able to give comfort and courage to people through my songs, which reminded me once again of the reason I exist as a singer."
Before her comeback, Dayoung announced her solo debut by releasing a teaser for the album's title track "body" on the 4th. She then drew fans' attention by presenting a different visual from her previous WJSN image through the music, concept, and music video. On the "body" stage, Dayoung radiated cheerful and confident energy, delivering powerful live vocals and dazzling performances. Her attitude of enjoying the stage further highlighted her passion and affection for performing.
Continuing her promotions with the album track "number one rockstar," Dayoung captured public attention with bold live performances and a rich stage reminiscent of musicals. She demonstrated outstanding musical abilities by filling the stage alone with her presence. This increased anticipation for Dayoung's future activities.
Dayoung's solo debut received praise both domestically and internationally. Various media outlets such as the American business magazine Forbes, the British music magazine NME, and the American broadcaster Fox 13 Seattle mentioned Dayoung's solo debut, strengthening her global influence. After its release, "body" achieved a peak position of 32 on Melon's TOP100 and ranked first on VIBE's domestic rising chart, performing well on major music charts.
On the 23rd, Dayoung added to her glory by winning her first music show trophy for "body" on SBS funE's "The Show" after her solo debut. Starting with the "body" challenge and Starship Family's listening session, she released various content including behind-the-scenes footage of the music video shoot and album production stories. Through this, Dayoung demonstrated her skills as a "content master" in variety MC roles and exclusive YouTube content.
The album "gonna love me, right?" contains the stories Dayoung wants to convey. Participating directly in everything from planning and composition to lyrics and songwriting, Dayoung built her own musical world and shone even brighter on stage. She is solidifying her position as a solo artist and gathering expectations for her future activities.
Having completed her music show promotions, Dayoung plans to communicate with fans through various content. Expectations for her future music and performances are growing.