Chaeryeong, quirky and honest solo debut, "Listen to 'Lovesick' every day for two weeks!" (Comprehensive)

A solo album in 7 years and 9 monthsIncludes 4 songs, including the title track 'Lovesick'Officially released at 6 PM on the 9thGroup ITZY Chaeryeong attended a press conference for the release of their solo debut album 'Lovesick' at the Grand Ballroom of Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 9th and posed for photos. /Reporter Song Ho-young[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Chaeryeong of group ITZY has returned with an album filled entirely with her own charm.On the afternoon of the 9th, Chaeryeong held a press conference for the release of her first solo mini-album 'Lovesick' at the Grand Ballroom on the first floor of Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole in Seoul, marking the start of her solo activities.This is the first time Chaeryeong is releasing a solo album in approximately 7 years and 9 months since her debut with ITZY in February 2019. Chaeryeong plans to firmly establish her own musical world, distinct from ITZY, by showcasing her signature light dance moves and stable vocals during this promotion.Chaeryeong said, "I never thought my solo activities were late, but I did feel like I wanted to show more of my charm," adding, "While preparing for this solo album, I realized a lot about the kind of music and performances I like."She continued, "When promoting with ITZY, I tried to minimize my habits and feelings, but this time I felt like I was able to express them to my heart's content," and "You can see my feather-like dance moves and powerful performances. My neck got stiff the next day from flipping my hair so much," she added, drawing laughter.'Lovesick' includes a total of 4 songs, including the title track of the same name, 'Lovesick', as well as 'Moonlit Club', 'Scent', and 'Favorite Reason'. Chaeryeong participated in writing the lyrics for the fourth track, 'Favorite Reason', adding her sincerity.Chaeryeong, who confessed, "It reminded me of when I debuted with ITZY" before the album release, said, "I felt like I was debuting for the first time. So I'm very nervous."Chaeryeong's first solo mini-album 'Lovesick' includes a total of 4 songs, including the title track of the same name, 'Lovesick'. /Reporter Song Ho-youngThe title track 'Lovesick' is an easy-listening song that expresses the fluttering excitement and sweet confusion of falling into an unexpected romantic crush. It playfully depicts the process of feeling excited about one person and falling uncontrollably in love.Chaeryeong honestly revealed, "Honestly, I wanted the song to do well digitally, so I chose a song that people would likely enjoy," and "Since it's my first time, I thought a song that's easy to approach would be good. I plan to show you more diverse music gradually in the future," she said, causing laughter again.Although she aimed for easy listening, preparing the song was not easy. Chaeryeong put a lot of effort into the music, performance, and visuals to create a song that is accessible yet showcases various charms.Chaeryeong stated, "I worked hard to show a more mature side than before. The performance and visuals incorporate both lovely and sexy charms, and the concept was all intentional and calculated," adding, "I have a mysterious and enchanting charm that captures multiple aspects at once, so please watch closely."In particular, she said, "Fans have been saying things like 'You look like a gumiho' and 'You're captivating' about the jacket images this time, and I really liked that," and expressed her ambition, "I will strive to become an artist who can truly captivate and charm everyone."Throughout the day, Chaeryeong's unique quirky and honest way of speaking drew laughter. As she was giving her final thoughts, she shed tears of emotion, saying, "Thank you all so much for coming to see me."Chaeryeong chose 'an artist who makes you look forward to the next' as her goal for the 'Lovesick' promotions. To achieve this, Chaeryeong asked for daily streaming for two weeks after the release.Her goals for her solo activities were also extraordinary. Chaeryeong said, "I want to achieve good results in music video views, digital chart rankings, and album sales," and added, "I hope fans and everyone here will listen to it once a day for about two weeks. I've prepared challenges for the first, second, and third verses because you never know when it will hit, so I hope you'll watch those too," she said, causing great laughter.Of course, Chaeryeong soon followed up with her true resolve and goals as a solo artist. She said, "Whenever I gain confidence, I think of myself as the 'third batter for ITZY'. I hope you think there's a reason I'm the third to go solo," and "I want to imprint that I am a talented artist who makes you look forward to what's next, even as a solo artist."Chaeryeong will release her first solo mini-album 'Lovesick' on various music sites at 6 PM on the 9th.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]