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Reporter Kim Su-jeong Part 1: What Chuu’s lyrics “Only cry in the rain” and “cuckoo” refer to In a round interview for the release of her second mini-album “Strawberry Rush”, Chuu mentioned that she wasn’t musically known by as many people, and that she wanted to make known her primary profession as a singer. Her third mini-album “Only cry in the rain” released on the 21st of this month, is her new release after 10 months. This album, reflecting on forgotten emotions and sharing how they were part of who she is today, consists of five tracks. The title track, “Only cry in the rain”, features a dreamy synth-pop sound based in new wave, with the message that “it’s okay to be honest with your emotions, at least on rainy days.” Within a cheery rhythm it shares a sentiment of melancholy, conveyed through Chuu’s unique vocal tones and emotions. To dive deeper into Chuu’s third mini-album, CBS No Cut News interviewed ATRP CEO Kim Jinmi, who oversaw the entire process from the conception of the album, to acquiring songs, recordings, and the various promotions. The following interview was conducted in writing on the 5th of this month. 1. The title track, “Only cry in the rain”, is a song with the message, “it's okay to be honest with your emotions, at least on rainy days.” Judging from the album cover with the crying ASCII art, and the highlight medley that showed the motion of tears falling, I initially thought it would be a song with heavy emotions. However, perhaps because it’s in the synth-pop genre, it was more relaxed listening than expected. Is there a reason why preparations were done this way? CEO Kim Jinmi: “Only cry in the rain” is a song that starts from outward appearance with melancholic and quiet emotions, but I actually wanted to give a bit of a twist on that. When people first think of the term “emotion”, what often comes to mind is heavy and quiet sadness. But real emotions aren’t singular. Sometimes there’s an odd sense of freedom even in tears, and there are moments within sadness when you feel strangely liberated. I wanted to capture the truth of that contradictory feeling. So sound-wise I brought in the cheerfulness and dreaminess characteristics that come with synth-pop and layered a much more intimate and quiet emotional line on top. I intentionally made the rhythm active while the emotions stayed calm and subdued. The goal was to make a structure that makes listeners think, “This seems brighter than I thought?”, then reflect on the lyrics and pay closer attention to the underlying emotions. It’s like when you’re walking alone on a cloudy day, and the music playing in your earphones is cheerful but lonely, bright but hazy - I wanted to express that “dual emotion”. I think of music as a “sequence of emotions”. Like how images flow in order, music also operates as a narrative by placing emotions over time. The first teaser in ASCII art form hinted at “codified emotion” before they’re even recognized, and the tears in the highlight medley were the point at which emotions started taking on a more tangible form. At the end of that flow, “Only cry in the rain” isn’t simply a sad song, it’s a song about the courage to face sadness, instead of hiding it. Instead of sinking in a heavy way, the sound of the song contains the feeling of being able to walk forward while embracing emotions as well. More than anything, I hope that the song lingers in your heart even more after your second, or third listen - that’s the biggest twist that I wanted to convey through music. 2. Why was “Only cry in the rain” chosen as the title track? CEO Kim Jinmi: When choosing a title track, the most important thing is sensing what kind of colour the artist should start with in this album. For some songs, rather than the melody, a scene comes to mind first. Sometimes, that image naturally overlaps with the artist. It’s only then that I’m convinced, “It would be good to start the story with this colour this time.” That’s how the title track was decided. When I first heard the guide version of this song, the tone of the scene I wanted naturally unfolded in my mind. That scene felt analog—far more imperfect, shaky, and light-scattered compared to digital. I firmly believed that kind of texture could actually convey emotions more honestly and vividly. “Only cry in the rain” had exactly that kind of texture. It wasn’t perfect, but it closely resembled the emotions of youth, and the image of the artist Chuu naturally overlapped on top of the song. Chuu is known for her bright, lovable, vitamin-like image, but inside, she’s an artist with far more complex and delicate emotional layers. I felt that this title track best captures the three-dimensional emotional world within Chuu, and it also connects seamlessly with the narrative we’ve been building since the last album. That’s why this song had to go beyond just being music, to become a project where music and visuals, sight and sound all form one unified narrative. It felt like the key sentence that seals and then releases the emotional theme of this album, while also being the closing scene of youth. I hope “Only cry in the rain” becomes like a single frame of film that quietly echoes someone’s feelings, like a cuckoo that only chimes at the exact hour, resonating gently somewhere in our hearts. 3. A cuckoo comes out of tears, and the word “cuckoo” is also in the lyrics. There’s even a movement in the choreography that mimics a large clock, which makes everything feel very cohesive. Why is the “cuckoo” such an important motif in “Only cry in the rain”? CEO Kim Jinmi: I’ve had a long-standing working relationship with lyricist Seo Ji-eum, going all the way back to the Oh My Girl days. As always, it wasn’t just about explaining the concept simply; it was a shared journey to uncover the “hidden texture in the song’s emotion”. If “Howl” was about crying out emotions for the first time, “Only cry in the rain” is an album that quietly embraces those emotions. So it was important to find the smallest signal that releases emotions. When the lyrics came in and I read the word “cuckoo” for the first time, I had this experience where the entire texture of the album suddenly came into focus. In a single word, it fully captured the idea of a specific moment when it's finally okay to cry, a permitted emotional release, like a cuckoo clock that only cries on the stroke of the hour. The cuckoo clock became a very powerful visual motif that could encompass themes of time, emotion, waiting, and crying all at once. That’s why the music video, teaser images, album visuals, and even the choreography were organically designed around the themes of “the exact hour”, “tears”, “the flow of time”, and “permitted emotions”. In particular, the choreography includes the gesture of pointing to a large clock, a movement that symbolises the striking of the hour, and dancers who seem like alternate versions of Chuu, representing “the moment emotion awakens”. Youth is always a time of “holding things in”, and through this album, we wanted to offer them a specific hour in which it’s okay to cry. 4. “Only cry in the rain” is the first storytelling-style music video Chuu has filmed since her solo debut. What kind of story did you want to convey, and why did it have to be a storytelling music video? CEO Kim Jinmi: Rather than traditional storytelling, the “Only cry in the rain” music video was closer to an emotional record of how memories fade. Instead of clearly presenting a narrative within the 3-minute runtime, we wanted to express the emotions of youth standing at the boundary between friendship and love, as they are forgotten, blurred, and fleeting, using fragmented scenes and emotional shards. To achieve this, we chose to shoot on 16mm film instead of digital. It’s a medium that captures the tone of natural light, the warmth of grain, and the warmth of imperfection. I believed it could convey something genuine, even if not perfectly clear, just like the emotions of youth. One of our core principles during this shoot was “don’t act out emotions.” Even in scenes where Chuu cries or her expression breaks down, we tried to capture them not as pre-planned performances but as real traces left behind by passing emotions. It was cold on set due to the use of a sprinkler truck, and because Chuu has such a naturally bright personality, the whole crew worked together to help her access and stay in that emotional space, making those shots even more memorable. Ultimately, we didn’t want this music video to be a complete narrative. We hoped it would feel more like a slowly developed compilation of emotions like a roll of film, or the final scene of a quiet, intimate coming-of-age film. We wanted to convey that the fragility and beauty of youth might lie in that very “flow”. 5. What did you focus on in composing the choreography and performance of the title track? CEO Kim Jinmi: The most important thing was to create a choreography that flows like a single story. Rather than just arranging individual movements, we aimed for a performance where emotions connect from beginning to end and a narrative gradually accumulates through the movements, so that by the end, it feels like you’ve watched a short film following the waves of emotion. I had previously worked with choreographer Choi Young-joon on “Bon voyage”, and we shared a mutual understanding of choreography as storytelling. This project continued in that same spirit. With “Only cry in the rain”, the choreography wasn’t about just designing “cool moves,” but about translating the keywords “emotions that resonate exactly on the hour on a rainy day” into movement and narrative. The performance is filled with symbolic emotional motifs: a gesture pointing to the hour like a clock, a movement visualising the cuckoo’s call, flowing motions that resemble both raindrops and tears, and dancers who appear like extensions of Chuu’s inner self. These elements visually complete a scene where time, memory, and emotion intersect. Rather than just a choreography, we created a narrative-driven performance that lets the audience follow the story through body, expression, and gaze, like witnessing the quiet moment when a girl faces her emotions on a rainy day. It was a carefully crafted performance, in which not a single gesture feels wasted, and each moment could remain as a lasting emotional memory. 6. On the “Show! Champion” stage, Chuu wore a school uniform and backpack, which felt a little different from the concept photos. What did you pay particular attention to in the outfits and styling for “Only cry in the rain”? CEO Kim Jinmi: When planning the styling, the most important thing was visually expressing the texture of the emotion we call “youth”. And by “youth”, I don’t mean a specific age or time period. For some, it might be a story from their teenage years; for others, it could be from their twenties, or even a lingering piece of emotion from their youth that still lives on in a corner of their heart today. So in the concept photos, we intentionally avoided tying things to a specific age. Instead, we tried to capture the moods and colors of various time periods where that emotion might dwell. On broadcast stages, however, we decided that a more intuitive symbol was needed. The school uniform and backpack Chuu wore on “Show! Champion” weren’t just to depict a student; they were meant to evoke the purity of youth that lives in everyone’s heart. When Chuu sings with a backpack on, we hoped it wouldn’t just feel like a reenactment of the past, but rather act as a trigger for each viewer to recall their own personal memories of youth. Part 2: Chuu, an artist who modulates the texture of sound with a clear, pure voice 1. Did you first decide to make an album focused on “emotion” and then gather music to match that direction, or were the tracks chosen first and the overarching theme discovered afterward? CEO Kim Jinmi: We didn’t begin this project with “emotion” as a set theme. It actually started by responding to the sound. We asked ourselves what kind of music would blend most naturally with Chuu’s voice, and what songs could go beyond her “vitamin” image to express the next chapter of her artistry. That’s how we began collecting songs. The texture of the melody and rhythm was our first clue. Some songs had rhythms that felt like emotional waves, while others had moments where a single chord sent a chill through the heart. The songs we gathered each felt like distinct “scenes”, and we began imagining the emotional narratives those scenes could hold, writing lyrics and building on that idea. The album title “Only cry in the rain” came from an attempt to capture the shared emotional thread running through the songs in a single phrase. The concept of a “rainy day” became a symbolic device, representing a quiet “permitted moment” to be honest and bring emotions to the surface, when emotions can resonate at the specified hour. So, rather than heading toward a clear theme from the outset, this album was more about letting the music lead the way, and emotions quietly staying on top of it. That’s why I think it feels more honest and natural. The theme of “emotion” wasn’t a planned answer from the beginning; it was a question that arose as we listened to each track, and the answer came along the way. 2. Compared to her previous work “Strawberry Rush”, the genre and overall vibe of this album feels more refined and mature. Could you share the reasons behind choosing the tracks included, and what you’re most proud of? CEO Kim Jinmi: With “Back in Town”, images like a scene came to mind immediately upon hearing it. We wanted to capture the dizzying excitement of unexpectedly running into your first love, feeling familiar yet unfamiliar. In fact, we shot the video for this song just three hours after wrapping the music video for the title track because the inspiration was that strong. The rhythmic guitar, funky bassline, and groovy rhythm clearly highlight a new charm of the artist Chuu, which is why I feel especially attached to it. “Kiss a Kitty” is the song that most boldly showcases Chuu’s new potential. Chuu had never attempted sing-rapping, so it was very challenging and interesting from a producer’s point of view. Her bright, lovely energy blends effortlessly into the playful structure, so I thought it could give listeners the feeling of a joyful rollercoaster ride. I think Chuu’s ability to happily switch between genres will feel refreshing to many listeners. “Je t’aime” is the song in which Chuu’s tone and emotional sensitivity shine the brightest. On top of the cozy and dreamy texture of the dream-pop genre, the vintage guitar sounds envelopes Chuu’s clear vocals, conveying the tender and cautious emotions of confessing love for the first time. The repeated “Je t’aime” in the chorus was designed to remain not just as words, but as a lingering emotion. So we focused on capturing every breath in detail when recording. I think this track most delicately captures the warmth of love and the subtlety of vocal tone that only Chuu can express. “No More” was one of the most challenging tracks on the album. Its structure, centred around marching drums and deep bass, deviates from typical pop arrangements, requiring Chuu’s precise emotional control and solid vocal ability to fully bring it to life. It was almost included in the last album, but we put it on hold at the time because there were more emotions we hadn’t captured yet. It was finally reborn in this album after sufficient rearrangement. “No More” tells the confident story of youth, about no longer apologising to others and acknowledging your own emotions and self-worth. More than anything, it’s the song where the message is most clearly expressed, and I hope listeners will give attention to it. 3. “Back in Town” and “Kiss a Kitty” both include sing-rapping. In particular, “Kiss a Kitty” has a significant proportion of sing-rapping. What was the reason for trying this, and how satisfied are you with it? CEO Kim Jinmi: When I first heard “Kiss a Kitty,” what immediately came to mind was the rhythm and mood that only Chuu could express. In fact, at first, I was a bit worried. Since Chuu has such a clear and bright vocal tone, I worried that the rhythmic sing-rap sections might sound awkward or disrupt the vibe of the song. But that concern didn’t last long. I’ve always believed in the new sides of Chuu and waited patiently to see them. “Kiss a Kitty” is a song that thrives on its bright, playful, and lovely energy, and I became convinced that Chuu’s pure and bubbly image was the final missing piece to complete the sing-rap style. Even better than we had expected, she brought out the rhythm and articulation delicately without compromising her vocal tone. In fact, she enhanced the song’s cheerful vibe even more. Thanks to that, the song gained a lively quality, like a kitten playfully bouncing around. It became a track where her unique emotional expression and character really stood out. Most importantly, because she didn’t intentionally “act out” the emotion, but rather infused the singing-rap naturally with her own colour, this wasn’t just a challenge; I think it became an important hint at the musical potential Chuu can explore in the future. 4. I’ve seen positive reactions to this album, with comments like “beyond expectations” and “great song selection.” What did you consider most important when choosing songs for the album? CEO Kim Jinmi: It wasn’t just about collecting “good songs”. Instead, far more important were the questions: “How naturally and multidimensionally does this song express the artist ‘Chuu’?” and “Can the person Chuu genuinely convey herself through this music?” Of course, each song must be independently appealing—that’s a given. But more importantly, when all the tracks come together, there should be a unified emotional arc and a sense of flow, so that listeners would naturally resonate with it like, “Oh, this is the story she wanted to tell here.” When selecting songs, we focused not only on melody and genre diversity but also on how organically the lyrics and Chuu’s vocal tone would intertwine, and on whether we could vividly picture the person “Chuu” as we listened to the song. Rather than simply choosing good tracks, we wanted to find songs where Chuu could breathe and come alive. We set that standard and consistently followed it from song selection through to the album’s completion. I’m grateful that this approach seems to have resonated with listeners through the album’s reception. 5. What would you say are Chuu’s strengths and potential as a “singer”? You could also highlight her qualities that stood out in this album. CEO Kim Jinmi: I think the most impressive strength of Chuu’s vocals is undoubtedly “the emotional spectrum contained within clarity”. A voice that’s typically described as “bright” or “clear” can often be pigeonholed into a fixed character. But with this album, Chuu completely overturned those preconceptions. She maintained her signature clarity while delicately modulating the emotional tone and colour from song to song. That stood out to me. What was especially impressive was how Chuu subtly adjusted the “wetness” of emotion depending on the song’s mood and message. Sometimes she amplified warmth using vintage, dreamy reverb tones. Other times, she conveyed her signature loveliness in a rhythmic and bubbly emotional line. Chuu isn’t simply a singer with a “clear voice”; she’s an artist with a delicate ability to layer that clarity with a range of emotional temperatures and textures. In this album, she naturally mastered the very difficult task of “adding dimension to tone”, something many vocalists struggle with. I believe this album brings a fresh spotlight to her musical potential and expressiveness. 6. At the album listening session, Chuu explained that this album is “so filled with the words and sentences I really wanted to share.” Which lyric from the album do you personally want to share most with others? CEO Kim Jinmi: Personally, while I do love the title track’s message, there’s one particular line from the B-side “Je t’aime” that has lingered with me for a long time: “Peaceful like a calm breeze / Familiar like the passing of time / Natural like mundane routines” “You know what I mean right / It’s just word like that” I really love that part; it feels like being given a certain assurance, like someone simply smiling and saying, “I know,” without needing long explanations or complicated words. Love, after all, is sometimes an emotion that arrives before the words do. That tone, that sense of trust when without complicated explanation, someone says “You know what I mean” with a smile—the assurance that comes from that can resonate deeper than any confession. To me, these lyrics go beyond just being about romance. They express the essence of emotions that don’t change with time, the kind of connection without words. And sometimes, it’s that familiar and natural kind of love, not the burning or passionate kind, that lingers the longest. I especially love the way Chuu delivers that line “You know what I mean” so nonchalantly in the melody. I think that one sentence captures the heart of this album’s message: the anxiety of youth, blurry memories, and quiet growth. In the end, what we long for isn’t someone’s grand solution, but a soft voice simply saying, “I understand your feelings.” In that sense, I think this lyric aligns most deeply with the emotions of the album. Part 3: “Only cry in the rain”, the “singer” Chuu’s prologue 1. Her third mini-album “Only cry in the rain” is often described as an album that focuses on “emotion”. What was the intention behind its concept? CEO Kim Jinmi: If Chuu’s first solo album “Howl” was about finding the courage to cry out emotions for the first time, “Only cry in the rain” is more about quietly embracing those emotions. In life, we often hide or suppress our feelings. This album began with the metaphor that such emotions are quietly “waiting” somewhere inside us, like the striking of a clock at a precise hour. The “rainy day” setting symbolises one of those rare moments when those feelings are allowed to surface, as if there are specific days when one is permitted to cry. The album is a gentle and metaphorical attempt to approach difficult emotions. Most importantly, this album tells the story of Chuu’s emotional growth as an artist. For someone who has always been loved for her bright energy, looking inward, facing, and expressing her own emotions is not an easy feat. But this challenge has been integrated naturally and solidly into the album. Emotions often feel like “personal stories”, but in truth, they originate from “shared moments”. This narrative is woven into Chuu’s album as well. Since her solo debut, Chuu’s albums have always told stories of a girl and her friends, and of the friendships of youth. The two monsters or friends always by her side, and the forgotten seasons and time they experienced together are embedded here. From the outburst of emotions in “Howl”, the energetic spirit of “Strawberry Rush”, to the quiet embrace of feelings in “Only cry in the rain”, it all feels like a continuing series that explores different textures of emotion. On the surface, it may appear to be an album centred on emotions, but at its heart, it’s still about “us”. Even the scene of crying alone is layered over memories shared with a friend. Whether on stage or off stage, Chuu has always been “with someone”. Emotion can be a lonely thing, but empathy is always something we experience together. 2. The CAPTCHA (security verification box)-style 9-tile teaser for “Only cry in the rain” was quite striking. Could you explain the intention behind its design? CEO Kim Jinmi: It was our starting point for visually expressing the album’s core theme “emotion” for the first time. We needed a device that could symbolise that concept most effectively, and we hoped the teaser would naturally guide people to intuit the album’s overall concept. We chose the CAPTCHA (security verification) format because emotions are, by nature, the farthest thing from robots. But ironically, even human emotions are sometimes subject to a demand for “proof”. There are moments when you’re asked to explain why you’re sad, to reveal your heart in order to be understood. So, beyond simply presenting a concept, we wanted this teaser to be a device that quietly asks, “Are you ready to face these emotions now?” The accompanying nine tile images were layered with a blurry, analog texture reminiscent of ’90s film photography, meant to evoke the album’s emotions and encourage viewers to piece them together like a puzzle. We wanted people to naturally start asking themselves, “What kind of story will this album tell?” A clock representing “on the hour,” as mentioned in the title track’s lyrics; a cat outside the window linking to the B-side “Kiss a kitty”; a bus stop with a hanging umbrella; and Chuu walking across asphalt — all of these are visual metaphors for the album’s theme of “a time to walk into the emotions stored within memories”. 3. The album cover, highlight medley, and the "Only cry in the rain" music video all include animated effects. What was the reason behind this? CEO Kim Jinmi: We actively used animation techniques in “Only cry in the rain” because we felt there needed to be an emotional medium that could gently bridge the gap between reality and memory. Memory, by nature, is a fragmented and fluid emotional experience. It blurs over time, it gets painted over, and it sometimes even gets distorted. However, there are definite limitations to expressing those delicate emotional waves and uncertainties using only live-action video. That’s why we chose to layer the analog aesthetic with animation, as a way of adding both a margin of memory and a visual texture to represent imagination. For example, the crying ASCII art girl in the opening teaser, the tear-like movements that flow and spread emotionally in the highlight medley, and the small animated fragments interwoven with real-life footage in the music video — all of these were intentional devices to convey emotions in a more sensory and fluid manner. Like a single vivid fragment of emotion that remains clear in a blurry memory, or the lingering trace of emotion that finally finds form only after it’s gone. This album explores the emotions and fading memories of youth, and the heart that floats in between. So by juxtaposing realistic scenes with the sensory layer of animation, we believed it could amplify the emotional resonance of both. In the end, animation in this project can be seen as “a way to breathe life back into memory”, a form for those emotions we simply can’t forget. 4. The album features a smaller CD, a black CD holder that gives off an LP vibe, and is packaged with letters, mood cut photos, and stickers. It comes in two versions. Could you share the story behind the album design, components, and packaging? CEO Kim Jinmi: This album wasn’t designed just as a music album; it began as an exploration of how we might “record” the memories of youth, paying homage to a time when the analog sensibilities of the ’90s intersected with the digital instincts of a new generation. We wanted it to be more than just listening; we hoped it would become a sensory experience: something you could “own, keep, and revisit”. The entire package was curated as a “collectible archive”, allowing fans to overlay their own emotions and tastes onto the album itself. The album comes in two versions: the Blue version (cool emotions) and the Grey version (the texture of anxiety and growth). This reflects the idea that even though we all live through youth, the colour of that experience can vary. We hoped each package might resonate warmly with some, and leave a more bittersweet impression on others. The CD is designed like a mini LP, and we included a variety of stickers so that fans could decorate and own it in their own way. It becomes more than a physical album; it is completed as a personal object, carrying the emotions of its owner. We also included a cuckoo origami piece, inspired by the album’s central motif: the “cuckoo clock”. It symbolises the act of drawing out one’s emotions. We wanted to offer a simple hands-on experience. Even if it’s folded messily, torn, or casually stuck somewhere, it’s okay. We believe those small traces become your ways of “recording memories”. Ultimately, this package is a kind of emotional archiving. I hope it’s a small box of emotions, preserving fragments of someone’s youth, or perhaps pieces of a heart that hasn’t yet found closure. 5. The album includes a handwritten letter from Chuu. If we were to describe this project as “a letter on a rainy day,” what would you personally want the final sentence of that letter to say? CEO Kim Jinmi: If this album really were “a letter on a rainy day,” then I’d want its final sentence to be: “It’s okay to cry. I understand your heart.” I didn’t want that line to feel too big or grand. In fact, I thought it would be even better if it felt like someone looking out the window together, saying nothing. This album wasn’t made to offer answers; it was created to open up a space where people could face their emotions. I felt really proud when after the music video was released, I saw comments like, “This song was comforting,” or “Now I have a song to play when I want to cry.” That’s exactly the kind of feeling we hoped to share. I thought it’d be enough if through this album, we could tell someone very quietly, “I know how you feel.” To be honest, I don’t think the final sentence of this letter needs to be a literal sentence. Music on its own has the power to become a memory, a recollection, a form of comfort. That lingering resonance after the last note, that quiet solace, that secret echo only you can hear — I believe those can be the closing words. In the end, what we believe is that emotions arrive before words, and that music is the best way to convey them. So in that sense, I believe the real final sentence of this letter is the one the music has already written. 6. From April 19 to 21, before the album release, a listening party event and exhibition were held at Movieland in Seongsu-dong. What inspired this promotional concept, and to what extent did it meet your expectations? CEO Kim Jinmi: The main reason we planned this listening party event was because we didn’t want “emotions”, the theme of “Only cry in the rain”, to be experienced through just listening to music. Instead, we wanted to expand it into a multi-dimensional space. We wanted to design the event so that the emotional arcs and stories of each track could be experienced through both hearing and sight, through music, objects, videos, and exhibits. That’s why we chose a venue that could naturally embody the themes of “memory” and “emotion”. Since the actual music video was shot on 16mm film and carries a strong cinematic quality, we selected “Movieland”, a place that would best reflect that emotional atmosphere. The second-floor lounge area was especially curated as a space where “echoes of emotion” — that is, the residues of memory — could linger. We displayed film props actually used in the music video, storyboard books arranged like archival pieces, and objects that visualised emotional symbols found in the album. All of this was intended to create an experience where the audience could experience the emotional flow of the album up close, almost like following the flow of a short film. 7. What was the main focus when you first started making the album, and how much of that initial goal do you feel has been achieved now that the album is complete? CEO Kim Jinmi: Whenever we plan Chuu’s solo albums, the most important thing has always been to authentically establish the voice of “Chuu the singer”, beyond the friendly and lovable image she’s known for through variety shows. Chuu is an artist who brings warmth to many with her bright energy, but I believe there’s a much more delicate and thoughtful inner world beneath that. Through her music, we wanted to highlight those emotions, not through words, but through song. In particular, “Only cry in the rain” was a project aimed at establishing Chuu’s identity not just as a singer with good vocals, but as an artist who conveys emotion. We didn’t want the act of expressing emotion to feel awkward or burdensome. Instead, we hoped it would be accepted naturally, and that Chuu herself could understand and internalise that flow. From the early planning stages, we had many conversations with her to ensure this. Now that the album is complete, I wouldn’t say it’s perfect from a director’s perspective. As always, there is some lingering regret like, “We could’ve pushed a bit further here,” or “Maybe we could’ve tried something different there.” But just the fact that Chuu the artist is becoming more confident in how she approaches music and is beginning to find her own texture, makes this album a deeply meaningful project. What matters most to me isn’t perfection, but continuing to move forward without losing direction. From that starting point, “Only cry in the rain” feels like a prologue, an introduction to the kinds of stories Chuu’s voice is capable of telling. Sources: (1) , (2) , (3)

I’ve crash-landed somewhere The moment I blink, everything’s a new trip The road extending straight above the horizon If I walked and walked, would I meet a friend, I wondered Which star’s dream might this be A delicate bud sprouting, the dream The moment I took the step A strange language warmly knocked on my heart I take a breath And look around this Earth of mine Don’t have a map But somehow I like that better My little remote island, where pretty flowers bloom The deep blue sky too Packed tightly, I like it A beautiful earth E-e-e-e-e-e-earth E-e-e-e-e-e-earth So what if I behave a little differently Look more closely and everyone’s weird All the eyes are so transparent But you can’t fathom a single soul, isn’t that funny Which bird’s song might this be Tickling my ears, the dream The moment I extend my hand I feel like I could go anywhere riding this breeze I take a breath And look around this Earth of mine Don’t have a map But somehow I like that better My little remote island, where pretty flowers bloom The deep blue sky too Packed tightly, I like it A beautiful earth E-e-e-e-e-e-earth E-e-e-e-e-e-earth The end of the day, like I’m on a trip Melancholy emotions, but once in a while It’s okay, shake it off and let’s keep going I’m going to love my special planet I take a breath And look around this Earth of mine Don’t have a map But somehow I like that better My little remote island, where pretty flowers bloom Open my eyes wide and inscribe it in my heart In another different world I’m curious about many more things Even the unfamiliar view Never seen it before, it becomes special My remote island, holding so many secrets Something unpredictable is going to happen I take a breath And look around this Earth of mine The new Earth in my heart I'll love you and cherish you A beautiful Earth A beautiful Earth 난 어딘가 툭 불시착했지 눈을 깜빡인 그 순간 모든 게 새로운 Trip 지평선 위 쭉 곧게 뻗은 길 걷고 걸으면 친구를 만날까 궁금했지 어떤 별의 꿈일까 여린 싹이 움튼 Dream 발을 딛는 그 순간 낯선 언어가 다정히 내 맘을 두드렸지 숨을 훅 고르고 둘러보는 나만의 Earth 지도는 없어도 왠지 그게 맘에 들어 예쁜 꽃이 피는 작은 나의 외딴섬 푸르른 하늘도 빼곡하게 맘에 들어 A beautiful earth E-e-e-e-e-e-earth E-e-e-e-e-e-earth 남과 다르게 굴면 좀 어때 더 자세히 보면은 모두가 이상한데 다 눈은 이리 투명 한데 마음 하나를 헤아릴 수 없어 재미있지 어떤 새의 노랠까 귀를 간지럽힌 Dream 손을 뻗는 그 순간 부는 바람을 타고서 어디든 갈 것 같지 숨을 훅 고르고 둘러보는 나만의 Earth 지도는 없어도 왠지 그게 맘에 들어 예쁜 꽃이 피는 작은 나의 외딴섬 푸르른 하늘도 빼곡하게 맘에 들어 A beautiful earth E-e-e-e-e-e-earth E-e-e-e-e-e-earth 여행을 온 것 같은 하루의 끝 울적한 감정이 But 이따금씩 괜찮아 툭툭 털고 가보자 쭉 내 특별한 행성을 사랑할래 숨을 훅 고르고 둘러보는 나만의 Earth 지도는 없어도 왠지 그게 맘에 들어 예쁜 꽃이 피는 작은 나의 외딴섬 두 눈 크게 뜨고 맘에 새겨 둬 또 다른 세상 속 궁금한 게 많아 졌어 낯선 View 마저도 본 적 없어 특별해져 많은 비밀들을 품은 나의 외딴섬 예측할 수 없는 일이 생길 걸 숨을 훅 고르고 둘러보는 나만의 Earth The new earth in my heart I'll love you and cherish you A beautiful earth A beautiful earth ""Hitchhiker" is a medium synthpop track whose trendy and rhythmical melody stands out, where Chuu sings with her rhythmical sensibilities about seeking her identity in an unfamiliar planet that she's landed on." Lyrics by Lee Aengdu (153/Joombas) Composed by Luke Fitton, Ferras Alqaisi, Casey Smith, Musikality Arranged by Luke Fitton, Musikality

After the rain stops and clears Above the dazzling sky A cozy warmth Yeah I should go, I should go It’s coming with the breeze I smell your scent And I stretch Oh let me know, let me know Clouds, below it ground Within the immense Earth I find a reason called you And take off I fly into you Wing wing wing wing wing Open my little wings Z Z Z Z Z I’m flying for ya I’m flying for ya Cause you are so sweet I approach you and Bing bing bing bing bing Plunge in with a plop Deep deep deep deep deep I’m falling for ya I’m falling for ya Can’t escape I’m your honeybee Up and down, left to right You can’t even sleep Round and round, I circle All day and night Get bits of you on me You are like honey Beautiful is your world Inside it, a trip When you blew onto me I knew right away We’re destiny Wandering for you In those lonely days Now no more, with you So sweet Cotton candy- Like taste I’m looking All about you I fly into you Wing wing wing wing wing Open my little wings Z Z Z Z Z I’m flying for ya I’m flying for ya Cause you are so sweet I approach you and Bing bing bing bing bing Drop in with a plop Deep deep deep deep deep I’m falling for ya I’m falling for ya Can’t escape I’m your honeybee We we we we we Together right now Sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet I’m flying for ya I'm falling for ya I’m your honeybee 맑게 비가 멎은 뒤 눈이 부신 하늘 위 따뜻한 온기 Yeah I should go I should go 바람결에 날려온 너의 향길 맡으며 기지갤 켜지 Oh let me know let me know Clouds 아래 Ground 거대한 지구 안 너란 이율 찾아 이륙 네게 날아들어 윙 윙 윙 윙 윙 작은 날갤 펴고 Z Z Z Z Z I’m flying for ya I’m flying for ya Cause you are so sweet 네게 다가가서 빙 빙 빙 빙 빙 퐁당 빠져들어 Deep deep deep deep deep I'm falling for ya I'm falling for ya 빠져나올 수 없는 I’m your honeybee Up and down left to right 잠도 못 자게 Round and round 맴돌아 종일 Day and night 내게 너를 묻혀 You are like honey 아름다운 Your world 그 안에서 Trip 내게 불어온 널 바로 알아본 것 우린 운명인 걸 널 헤매 왔던 외로운 지난날은 이제 더는 없어 With you So 달콤한 솜사탕 같은 맛 내가 보는 All about you 네게 날아들어 윙 윙 윙 윙 윙 작은 날갤 펴고 Z Z Z Z Z I’m flying for ya I’m flying for ya Cause you are so sweet 네게 다가가서 빙 빙 빙 빙 빙 퐁당 빠져들어 Deep deep deep deep deep I'm falling for ya I'm falling for ya 빠져나올 수 없는 I’m your honeybee We we we we we 함께 하는 지금 Sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet I’m flying for ya I'm falling for ya I’m your honeybee ""Honeybee" blends Chuu's warm vocals with innocently charming lyrics about leaving old wounds and loneliness behind for authentic love, just like a honeybee flying for sweetness under a clear sky, crafting a lovely sentiment. The calm bossa nova-style guitars and an uptempo break beat of drum and bass combine to give off a bright and uplifting energy." Korean lyrics by Na Do-yeon (153/Joombas) Composed by Molly Moore, Patrick 'j.Que' Smith, Elsa Curran, Sweater Beats Arranged by Sweater Beats

Hey baby, today I’m blankly Waiting again Do you know I feel like this It’s so unfair Full of things I want to tell you So I’m gon’ say It’s only you Say you’re my boo Oh na na na I don’t know what to do You’re mischievous, make me fret, but you’re Still favorite one Do you see my heart Can’t hide it so unfair What do I do, how do you feel Do you see my heart Can’t hide it so unfair What do I do, how do you feel All my friends ask me What kind of relationship we have Probably don’t know much more than a name Who is that You the one Making me so crazy Someday I’m gon’ say It’s only you Say you’re my boo Oh na na na I don’t know what to do You’re mischievous, make me fret, but you’re Still favorite one Do you see my heart Can’t hide it so unfair What do I do, how do you feel Do you see my heart Can’t hide it so unfair What do I do, how do you feel Get in my mind right now Get in my mind right now Get in my mind right now Get in my mind right now Get in my mind right now Get in my mind right now Get in my mind right now Get in my mind right now Do you see my heart Can’t hide it so unfair What do I do, how do you feel Do you see my heart Can’t hide it so unfair What do I do, how do you feel Hey Baby 오늘도 멍하니 기다리고 있지 이런 마음을 아니 It's So Unfair 하고 싶은 말이 넘쳐나 So I'm Gon Say It's Only You Say You're My Boo Oh Na Na Na 난 어쩔 줄 몰라 짓궂어도 애태워도 넌 Still Favorite One Do You See My Heart Can't Hide It So Unfair 어떡해 넌 어때 Do You See My Heart Can't Hide It So Unfair 어떡해 넌 어때 친구들이 다 물어봐 걔랑 어떤 사이냐고 이름 빼곤 잘 모르겠지 Who Is That You The One Making Me So Crazy 언젠간 I'm Gon Say It's Only You Say You're My Boo Oh Na Na Na 난 어쩔 줄 몰라 짓궂어도 애태워도 넌 Still Favorite One Do You See My Heart Can't Hide It So Unfair 어떡해 넌 어때 Do You See My Heart Can't Hide It So Unfair 어떡해 넌 어때 Get In My Mind Right Now Get In My Mind Right Now Get In My Mind Right Now Get In My Mind Right Now Get In My Mind Right Now Get In My Mind Right Now Get In My Mind Right Now Get In My Mind Right Now Do You See My Heart Can't Hide It So Unfair 어떡해 넌 어때 Do You See My Heart Can't Hide It So Unfair 어떡해 넌 어때 "Following ‘Air’, ‘Unf/Air’ sings about the asymmetry of the emotion known as love. Why do you not acknowledge me, when I love you. The song captures this unfairness in a serene and cute way of expression." Composed by Agwi, COE, Kim Ji Seop, COUP D'ETAT, Suyo, OoOo Lyrics by COE, bonelesscat Arranged by Agwi, Kim Ji Seop Vocal Arranged by COE Background Vocals by Suyo, bonelesscat Drums by Agwi, Kim Ji Seop Bass by Agwi, Kim Ji Seop Keyboard by Agwi, Kim Ji Seop Synthesizer by Agwi Digitally Edited by COE Recorded by Min Sung-hwan @ THE VIBE Studio Mixed by Jeong Jin @ J's Atelier Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

A secret you can’t bring up, you’re only Biting your lips, frustrated Every time you see me, naughty thoughts Flooding you, oh, I know it all I’m about to bring you into my world’s center That’s what I want I’m about to push and pull you, tease you Tell me honestly I’ve got these confessions Can’t even fathom The many many reasons I liked you Yeah I got these confessions Gotta get honest, it’s that timing Let me tell you slowly One by one (I would do) Baby I can’t lie (lie) I’m not like you (now) Wake your heart in this moment I hate these confessions No need to pretend Come closer, you Your gaze at me, a bit more mischievous Shall I get, feel like you’re burning huh? Am I selfish? Am I heartless? Can’t be helped, the way I love Oh mine, oh mine My secret, carefully tonight (let you know) You probably (you probably, probably, probably, probably) Seep into me gradually, quickly I tell you I’ve got these confessions Can’t even fathom The many many reasons I liked you Yeah I got these confessions Gotta get honest, it’s that timing Let me tell you slowly One by one (I would do) Baby I can’t lie (lie) I’m not like you (now) Wake your heart in this moment I hate these confessions No need to pretend Come closer, you Ah-ah I got these, I got these confessions I’ve got these confessions Black night grown darker Silent hour when even the Moon is gaunt Yeah I’ve got these confessions I know it all, baby Don’t try hard to hide Stop, I know you I got these, I got these confessions (I got these confessions) I got these, I got these confessions I got these, I got these confessions (I got, yeah I got) Come closer Come one more step, you 꺼낼 수가 없는 비밀, 괜히 입술만 깨물고 있는 너, 애가 타지 나를 볼 때마다, 못된 상상에 빠지게 된 너 Oh, 다 알고 있어 내 세상 중심에 널 데려와 보려고 That’s what I want 널 밀고 당기며 계속 놀려 보려고 솔직히 말해 I’ve got these confessions 헤아릴 수 없지 맘에 든 많고 많은 이유들 Yeah I’ve got these confessions 솔직해질 good timing 천천히 알려줄게 하나 둘 (I would do) Baby I can’t lie (lie) 난 너와 달라 (now) 네 맘을 깨워 지금 이 순간 I hate these confessions 아닌 척 필요 없지 가까이 와봐, you 나를 보는 눈빛, 좀 더 짖궃게 장난쳐 볼까, 타오를 것 같지? Am I selfish? Am I heartless? 어쩔 수 가 없어 내 사랑의 방식 Oh mine oh mine 나만의 비밀을 오늘밤 조심스레 (let you know) 아마도 넌 (아마도 아마도 아마도 아마도 넌) 조금씩 빠르게 내게로 스며들어 너에게 말해 I’ve got these confessions 헤아릴 수 없지 빠져든 많고 많은 이유들 Yeah I’ve got these confessions 솔직해질 good timing 천천히 알려줄게 하나 둘 (I would do) Baby I can’t lie (lie) 난 너와 달라 (now) 네 맘을 깨워 지금 이 순간 I hate these confessions 아닌 척 필요 없지 가까이 와봐, you Ah -ah I got these, I got these confessions I’ve got these confessions 깊어진 까만 밤 달조차 야윈 고요한 시간 Yeah I’ve got these confessions 다 알고 있어 baby 애써 감추는 건 Stop, I know you I got these, I got these confessions (I got these confessions) I got these, I got these confessions I got these, I got these confessions (I got, yeah I got) 가까이 와봐 한칸 더 와봐, you ""Confessions" sings of confessing to another, and is striking for its groovy drum and bass, sentimental melody, and rich vocal harmonies. As a unit of Hyunjin, Go Won and Yeojin, it shows off a similar but distinct charm from "Cotton Candy"." Korean Lyrics by Hyunjin (Loossemble), Son Da-seul, Y0UNG Composed by Ryan Jhun, Barry Cohen, Olivia Ruby, Lillian Gillespie, Colin Magalong Arranged by Ryan Jhun, Gingerbread Lyrics by Barry Cohen, Olivia Ruby, Lillian Gillespie, Colin Magalong Vocal Directed by Kim Boa Background Vocals by Kim Boa Programming by Ryan Jhun Recorded by Nam Yoo-jin @Doobdoob Studio Digital Edited by Nam Yoo-jin @Doobdoob Studio Mixed by Alawn @Alawn Music Studio Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @821 Sound Mastering

You’re like a candy You’re like a candy You’re like a candy candy candy candy In a moment, feed my appetite The more I see you, thirst go high (nah nah nah nah) I’m wanting you (nah nah nah nah) Puffing like a cloud, the heart You can feel it in my motions lose control It’s fatal You wanna take it on me Come on take it on me Never felt this strange flow (the flow) It pull me down, your sweetness Oooh like I’ve become a child Only you, want to take it Dancing curiosity higher The moment I carefully tasted it Melting softly, that paradigm You’re like like like a candy You’re like like like a candy The moment it’s touched, like cotton candy Becoming sticky, that paradigm You’re like like like a candy Come on look me eye to eye (You’re like cotton candy) I don’t wanna wait, I want you lots I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah I don’t wanna wait, I want you more I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah Hold up, what in the world are you To make my still heart go vroom Goodie goodie make me fly high I keep getting greedy, you excite me Just do it your way Imma start counting 1,2,3 Gimme gimme your sound Making making your song going loud I wanna keep learning you better Sweet and tasty only Never felt this strange flow (the flow) It pull me down, your sweetness Oooh like I’ve become a child Only you, want to take it Dancing curiosity higher The moment I carefully tasted it Melting softly, that paradigm You’re like like like a candy You’re like like like a candy The moment it’s touched, like cotton candy Becoming sticky, that paradigm You’re like like like a candy Come on look me eye to eye (You’re like cotton candy) I don’t wanna wait, I want you lots I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah I don’t wanna wait, I want you more I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah Fly me to the moon you own it I’ve already realized I’m not afraid I might love you so deep To me you’re, that your love is so sweet babe Taste of love (and taste it) I don’t wanna wait, I want you lots I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah I don’t wanna wait, I want you more I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah The moment I carefully tasted it Melting softly, that paradigm You’re like like like a candy You’re like like like a candy The moment it’s touched, like cotton candy Becoming sticky, that paradigm You’re like like like a candy Come on look me eye to eye (You’re like cotton candy) You’re like a candy You’re like a candy You’re like a candy candy candy candy 한 순간 feed my appetite 널 볼수록 thirst go high (nah nah nah nah) 막 탐이 나 (nah nah nah nah) 구름처럼 부푸는 heart You can feel it in my motions lose control 치명적-이야 You wanna take it on me Come on take it on me 처음이야 이 묘한 flow (the flow) 날 pull me down 네 달콤함 Oooh 어린 아이가 된 듯 너만 want to take it 춤을 추는 호기심이 higher 살짝 맛을 본 그 순간 사르르 녹는 paradigm You’re like like like a candy You’re like like like a candy 솜사탕처럼 닿은 순간 끈적해지는 paradigm You’re like like like a candy Come on look me eye to eye (You’re like cotton candy) I don’t wanna wait 널 많이 원해 I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah I don’t wanna wait 더 많이 원해 I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah Hold Up넌 대체 뭐길래 가만있던 맘을 vroom Goodie goodie make me fly high 욕심이 자꾸 나 설레게 하는 너 Just do it your way Imma start counting 1,2,3 Gimme gimme your sound Making making your song going loud 계속 더 알고파 Sweet and tasty only 처음이야 이 묘한 flow (the flow) 날 pull me down 네 달콤함 Oooh 어린아이가 된 듯 너만 want to take it 춤을 추는 호기심이 higher 살짝 맛을 본 그 순간 사르르 녹는 paradigm You’re like like like a candy You’re like like like a candy 솜사탕처럼 닿은 순간 끈적해지는 paradigm You’re like like like a candy Come on look me eye to eye (You’re like cotton candy) I don’t wanna wait 널 많이 원해 I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah I don’t wanna wait 더 많이 원해 I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah Fly me to the moon you own it 알아버렸어 난 이미 I’m not afraid I might love you so deep 내게 넌 that your love is so sweet babe Taste of love (and taste it) I don’t wanna wait 널 많이 원해 I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah I don’t wanna wait 더 많이 원해 I don’t wanna waste a minute, come on babe (cotton candy) Uh-uh you’re like a candy candy candy candy yeah 살짝 맛을 본 그 순간 사르르 녹는 paradigm You’re like like like a candy You’re like like like a candy 솜사탕처럼 닿는 순간 끈적해지는 paradigm You’re like like like a candy Come on look me eye to eye (You’re like a cotton candy) ""Cotton Candy" and "Confessions" are two distinct toplines attempted on the same track, and as unit tracks, they show off different charms. "Cotton Candy" is by a unit composed of Hyeju, Vivi and Yeojin. Unlike "Confessions", this is a dance pop track with rhythmical vocal, intense rap, and a hook with a twist, imparting the feelings of falling in love as sweet as cotton candy." Korean Lyrics by ZNEE Composed by Ryan Jhun, Barry Cohen, BORAN, Mayu Wakisaka Arranged by Ryan Jhun, Gingerbread Lyrics by Ryan Jhun, Barry Cohen, BORAN, Mayu Wakisaka Vocal Directed by Kim Min-gu Background Vocals by Kim Boa Programming by Ryan Jhun, Gingerbread Recorded by Kim Ji-hyun @Doobdoob Studio Digital Edited by Kim Ji-hyun @Doobdoob Studio Mixed by Alawn @Alawn Music Studio Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @821 Sound Mastering

Every day I’m busy sighing This city is so lonely On the desktop screen, ‘she’s gone’ Whew, what a far and long journey When the familiar street’s in sight I’m a little eager (maybe you’ll come see me?) My first love (the deep pupils) The curly hair (no way) (Ha, you’re unchanged) Listen up baby It’s been a long time Into your arms, diving Your eyes sparkle, spotlight My colorful ocean, baby I’m back I’m back I’m back I’m back (Who’s back?) I’m back in town Loosen up baby My body feels lighter The wind picks up You’re evergreen and sweet My perfume I’ve longed for, baby I’m back I’m back I’m back I’m back (Who’s back?) I’m back in town Hey, familiar but new right Gotten way taller right Keep peering in, zoom On and on, on and on Finally I feel alive You make me breathe I wanna live here forever (You can’t do that) Yes I can! Listen up baby It’s been a long time Into your arms, diving Your eyes sparkle, spotlight My colorful ocean, baby I’m back I’m back I’m back I’m back (Who’s back?) I’m back in town Loosen up baby My body feels lighter The wind picks up You’re evergreen and sweet My perfume I’ve longed for, baby I’m back I’m back I’m back I’m back (Who’s back?) I’m back in town (Back in town) Back in town yeah (Back in town) (Back in town) Ba da ba I’m back in town Ba da ba I’m back in town Ba da ba I’m back in town Ba da ba I’m back in town 매일 한숨 쉬기 바쁜걸 이 도시는 참 외로워 바탕화면 위 ‘she’s gone’ 휴 아주 멀고 긴 여행 익숙한 길이 보일 때 살짝 기대해 (마중 나올까?) 나의 첫사랑 (짙은 눈동자) 곱슬머리 (말도 안 돼) (Ha 그대로네) Listen up baby It’s been a long time 네 품에 diving 네 눈은 반짝 spotlight 알록달록 나의 바다야 baby I’m back I’m back I’m back I’m back (Who’s back?) I’m back in town Loosen up baby 몸이 가벼워져 바람이 일어 넌 푸르르고 달아 오래 그린 나의 향수야 baby I’m back I’m back I’m back I’m back (Who’s back?) I’m back in town Hey 익숙한데 새롭지 키가 훌쩍 커버렸지 계속 들여다봐 zoom On and on on and on 이제야 살 것 같아 넌 나를 숨 쉬게 해 영원히 여기 살래 (You can’t do that) Yes I can! Listen up baby It’s been a long time 네 품에 diving 네 눈은 반짝 spotlight 알록달록 나의 바다야 baby I’m back I’m back I’m back I’m back (Who’s back?) I’m back in town Loosen up baby 몸이 가벼워져 바람이 일어 넌 푸르르고 달아 오래 그린 나의 향수야 baby I’m back I’m back I’m back I’m back (Who’s back?) I’m back in town (Back in town) Back in town yeah (Back in town) (Back in town) Ba da ba I’m back in town Ba da ba I’m back in town Ba da ba I’m back in town Ba da ba I’m back in town [Credits] Korean Lyrics by Seo Jeong-ah Composed by Ryan Jhun, Finlay Dow Smith, Corey Sanders, Lauren Aquilina Arranged by Ryan Jhun, Starsmith This R&B track, where a groove led by rhythmical guitar and funky bass line stands out, adds on Chuu's charming vocals and ear-tickling piano melody to sensually draw out the emotions of a distant first love. The song expresses the moment when one encounters a strange but familiar feeling after returning to a city.

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SB Interview: Yves makes her first appearance in Brazil and talks about the future of her career Davis Brito Singer Yves , known for her talent and charisma, arrived in Brazil for her long-awaited concert, which took place on April 11 at the VIP Station in São Paulo. The announcement of the show thrilled fans, who packed the venue to see the artist on her first solo tour in the country . With a lively audience and significant sales, the event marked Yves’ debut on Brazilian soil with a bang. Anyone who has followed the artist since her solo debut , with the hit “New” , has witnessed her artistic evolution, now consolidated in works such as the singles “Loop” and “Diorama” and her latest mini-album. Her fans, both those who have been with her since the days of LOONA and new admirers, packed the concert in São Paulo, proving that her talent transcends borders and generations . The performance in São Paulo, part of her “2025 YVES APPLE CINNAMON CRUNCH TOUR” , was a proper mixture of emotions : from the classics that made her famous to the new tracks that show her musical maturity. Yves also surprised us with charismatic interactions , thanking the crowd in Portuguese and with a contagious energy that made it clear how much she values her Brazilian audience. Before the show, the star gave an exclusive interview in which she talked about her career, new projects, and the special connection with her fans in Brazil. Check out the full text: SB: This is your first time in Brazil, and we’d love to know your expectations for the Brazilian audience. Yves: My expectations of Brazil are high. I’ve always been told that Latin American fans are the best because they have a surreal energy. SB: Last year, Chuu and ARTMS performed here in Brazil. Did you have a chance to meet them and ask for any advice? Yves: I met Chuu several times, and she told me that she had spent a long time feeling lonely, as she was used to being surrounded by other people. That's why she strongly recommended that I bring various hobbies for me to enjoy. So I brought some books and other things to clear my head. SB: We’d like to know which of your non-title-track songs is your favorite? And which one do you most enjoy performing? Yves: I like the song “#Hashtag” so much that I suggested to the company that it should be the title song. But during the shows, I really like performing “See You in Hell” because I can hear the fans singing the song very well, and it makes the experience even better. SB: You debuted as a member of LOONA with the title song “New”. Now that you’re pursuing a solo career, what would you say is different from that time? Yves: As I didn’t have the training part at the beginning as a soloist, I felt very nervous and maybe even unprepared, but little by little, I gained a lot of confidence, and nowadays I can say that I feel more prepared and confident. SB: Which artist was your main inspiration? And who would you most like to collaborate with? Yves: I’m inspired by many artists. In terms of music, Caroline Polacheck is one of them, but in terms of stage performance, Kaehla is another one from whom I take a lot of inspiration. Note: It is worth remembering that the artist has said on several occasions that she likes other artists such as PinkPantheress and SZA. SB: What kind of music would you like to explore on your next album? Yves: I’ve already tried to make some songs in a more house style, so I think I’m going to explore other styles that I haven’t yet in K-pop and make it even more Yves. A new style! SB: Now that you’re in Brazil, have you had the chance to try any Brazilian dishes? If so, what did you like best? If not, what would you like to try? Yves: I really love açaí! I like to eat it at every concert. Note: As the artist herself asked for recommendations, we also took the opportunity to recommend other dishes to her, such as guaraná, churrasco, and pão de queijo. We hope she tried them all. With a night full of hits, electrifying performances, and emotional moments , Yves not only won the hearts of Brazilians but also proved that her talent goes far beyond traditional K-pop . Her connection with the public, her affection for her fans, and her desire to explore new musical horizons make it clear: this is just the first page of a promising career . While fans relive the best moments of the concert on social media, one thing is for sure: Brazil is already eagerly awaiting her return! ( Source )

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Hello, this is ATRP. We would like to inform you about Chuu's schedule. As of now, Chuu recently received hospital treatment due to neck muscle pain, and the medical staff determined that she needs rest and treatment. As a result, the Minirecord, Cokodive, and Muvve fansign events scheduled for May 4 (Sun) and May 5 (Mon) have been postponed. To KKOTI who have been waiting, we sincerely ask for your understanding. The fansign events will be held later, and the winners will be informed individually about the changed schedule. Please understand that further schedules might be subject to change for the time being so that Chuu can greet you again in good health. Please give Chuu your warm support for her recovery. Thank you. Source

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[The Devil’s Plan] Season 2! Netflix has it all planned? PD Jung Jong-yeon’s Brain Survival Reality [The Devil’s Plan] Season 2, [The Devil’s Plan: Death Room] coming soon! Producer Jung Jong-yeon's brain survival reality , which has drawn attention since Season 1, is returning with Season 2 . Four of the 14 survival contestants, Yoon So-hee, Chuu, Jung Hyun-gyu, and Choi Hyun-joon, reunited after a fierce brain battle lasting seven days and six nights. In the interview that followed after the photo shoot, we were able to hear about the scene of the fierce survival battle. First of all, we asked them why they decided to appear on the show. Chuu said, “I'm a huge survival variety show enthusiast. I really enjoyed watching the last season of , and [omitted] I was curious how it would be different from watching it on Netflix. I think it was half curiosity and half a sense of challenge.” Yoon So-hee said, “I’m similar to Chuu. I wondered how far I could go when faced with an extreme situation. I appeared on the show to discover a side of myself that I hadn't even known.” Jung Hyun-gyu said, “Watching the last season, I also imagined myself appearing on it. I thought I could do well. So as soon as I received the offer, I said, ‘Yes, I’m excited!’ and joined the show. (Laughs)” Choi Hyun-joon said, “My major is math, so my daily routine and life was solving problems everyday. In mathematics you can bite and chew until you find the solution to that problem, but ‘survival brain games’ are different in that you need to find the most ideal answer within a limited time. I was most drawn to that aspect.” As for the most cutthroat moment in the game, Yoon So-hee recounted, “We all tried our best to survive, so there were a few cutthroat moments. I did think, ‘It’s just a game, do we really have to go this far?’” Chuu said with a smile, "In this season, spaces were divided into the prison block and the living space block. Several people were imprisoned at once in the prison block, and they were in conflict with the living space block. So everyone is on guard and in competition, both between individuals and between teams. I was so scared. (Laughs) I wanted to show that I wasn’t a pushover, even if I might not be someone to fear, but I don’t know if it worked.” Choi Hyun-joon said, “All of us who appeared on “The Devil’s Plan 2” basically had a guarantee of exoneration. Our task in that place was to compete in the toughest and most private way. So I wasn't worried about ‘How the worst side of me would look’, and I think we all just played as our most instinctive selves to fit the purpose of the show.” Meanwhile, Yoon So-hee and Choi Hyun-joon are fellow alumni of KAIST. Yoon So-hee said with a smile, “Since we are from the same school, I did wish that Hyun-joon would do well, but I also thought that I could bribe him or rely on him in a difficult situation.” We asked about who left the deepest impression when the 14 cast members met for the first time. Jung Hyun-gyu said, “Lee Sedol. He’s the one who beat the AI after all.” Chuu said, “Unexpectedly, Hyun-gyu oppa. His gaze was unusual. I thought he would be so smart and decisive. Totally calculating. But in parentheses, positive! (Laughs)” Yoon So-hee said, “For me, 7high. He’s a poker player but he wore a baseball jumper on the first day. I felt that he was atypically relaxed, wearing that casual outfit.” Choi Hyun-joon said, “For me, Tino, the board game YouTuber. He said he’s only played board games all his life, so I wondered how good he’d be at games. I thought that I should absolutely not get on his bad side. (Laughs)” will premiere globally on Netflix on May 6. More of the pictorial and interview with the cast members Yoon So-hee, Chuu, Jung Hyun-gyu, and Choi Hyun-joon will be available in the May issue of and on the website. ( Source )

Chuu, the emotions that flowed and the memories that stayed Chuu’s walk in the tracks of a solo artist is precious in itself. A girl who was thought of as only cute; all the emotions and memories of her growth process have been completed into an album that is so honest and calm and yet bolder than ever. Q. I wonder what emotions and motivations drove your creation of the new mini-album “Only cry in the rain”. I wanted this album to be about the journey of youth, facing “memory” and “emotion” and walking onwards again. In at least one point in our lives, we all have certain emotions that we hesitate to bring out, right? As I re-opened those emotions one by one, I realised little by little that these eventually made me who I am now. So in this album, I wanted to show you another side of me, my lyrical inner side and the growth of my musical world, in a little quieter yet deeper way. I put that intent into all five tracks. Q. The keywords “things that flow and things that stay” run throughout the album. It’s quite a philosophical approach. Could you explain how you chose this topic and interpreted it in your own style? “Things that flow and things that stay” was a sentence that stuck in my mind ever since I started working on this album. You know, youth is a period in which everything seems to go by quickly, but strangely, there are emotions that remain in your heart for a long time. I wanted to talk about the things that lie in the space between flowing and staying. For example, memories I thought were gone suddenly come to mind on a rainy day, and the emotions that have already passed bloom again through a scene or music. So I made the entire album so that emotions flow naturally like water, and I tried to find balance in a way that each lyric or vocal tone was not lingering too long, but also wasn’t too light. In the hope that my emotions and voice can be the “something that stays” with someone even among the “things that flow”. Q. The entire album deals with a side of youth that you can’t help but feel anxious about. Personally, which moment were you the most emotionally immersed in while making the album? I think I was most emotionally immersed when shooting the music video. I’m not the type to bring out sadness on purpose. Rather, I tend to look at the things I need to do right away first, so I just let the emotions of the moment flow by. However, in this shoot, I had to intentionally draw out the emotion of “despair”, but it wasn’t as difficult as I thought, so I surprised myself. As if I had been waiting for it, the stream of emotions that flowed like water were unfamiliar, but strangely I didn’t hate it. The crying was not “sorrow”, but rather a moment when the feelings I had been suppressing hard came out at last. It’s become a memory of becoming a little more honest with myself and being comforted by that. Q. You have tried many things as a solo artist and achieved many things. As a musician who succeeded as a solo artist, what is the meaning of this album? For me, this album was “the period in which I looked at myself truly kindly for the first time”. There were many new challenges that I hadn’t attempted as a solo artist yet, and there were moments when I was scared and lonely, but after those times passed, I was able to be honest with my feelings. “Only Cry in the Rain” was a time in which I went beyond just making music, when I slowly brought out my present self and what I felt, refined them and made them into a world. So this album is a record of my growth, a comfort to myself more than anyone else, and a moment that made me feel, “Now I can really tell my story.” Q. The music video for the title song was in a drama format and you acted in it yourself. Could you share any anecdotes from the production process? The music video was in a drama format, but it was also my first time filming with an actual film camera. Since it was filmed in 16mm film, it wasn’t easy to call “cut” during the filming. So each emotion and each movement felt much more serious and precious. I’m used to digital filming, so it scared me a little at first that I could only check how a scene came out after it was developed. I couldn’t immediately check how the scene turned out, so I had to immerse myself in that moment and bring out real emotions. Especially when shooting the scenes in which I was crying or when I was alone by the sea, I remember forgetting that the camera was running and really falling into those emotions. And later, when I watched the film-printed scenes, I was very surprised that the soft, textured screen reflected the emotions of that day even more realistically. In that sense, I think this work was not just “acting” but rather a time to record my emotions directly on film. Q. The title song, which has the same title as the album, “Only cry in the rain”, will definitely be a song you’ll think of on a rainy day. Are there any special songs or memories that come to mind when you think of rain? Since I was a kid, I used to play with water on rainy days. I would go out in my boots and plop around without much care for dirtying all my clothes in the muddy water, I think. Q. “Back in town” is about unfamiliar yet familiar feelings, “Kiss a kitty” has the brightest and most lovely atmosphere in the album, and “Je t’aime” is a dreamy love song - each track has its own unique characteristics. Could you explain the direction of your music in this album? I think it’s most accurate to explain that this album expresses the grains of my emotions in various temperatures. “Back in Town” is about the fluttering emotions of a first love coming to mind in a strange city. And just like the moment your emotions become tender, “Kiss a Kitty” has a playful and lovely vibe, so it’s like a space to breathe in the album. With repeated confessions layering on top of the dreamy guitar sound, I wanted to show how deep and long love lasts in “Je t’aime”. “No More Apologies” is about embracing my emotions as they are, rather than continuing to meet others’ standards. Each song is different, but it’s all in the same flow. In that flow, I tried to be honest about how my emotions change and how I accept them. So while this album talks about “emotion”, it’s a much freer album in terms of genre. Q. When you look back on the whole album process, what was the most challenging part or the part that you worried about the most until the end? “No More Apologies” was the song that I struggled over the most. Actually, this song was almost included in the previous album, but I was a little disappointed when I recorded it, so I put it on hold. But while preparing for this album, I listened to it again and after revising it with a new perspective, it was completed in its current form. I listened to it so much that my ears couldn’t tell whether it was good or disappointing anymore, but I put much love and consideration into it, so I really hope the fans will like it this time. In a way, this song is like my “small act of courage”. Q. Was there any part that personally healed or comforted you while making the album, and what would you most like to convey to your listeners through the album? I was healed a lot myself, while making it. We typically tend to hide or put off our emotions, don’t we? But during this production, I was able to take those emotions out one by one and face them honestly. Especially while singing the title track “Only Cry in the Rain”, I think I’ve come to understand my own feelings a bit better, thinking to myself, “Oh, I too once wanted to cry like this”. So I wanted to tell my listeners through this album, “It’s okay not to hide your emotions.” That everyone has those moments, and you can be honest on a rainy day. Q. The message, “Even if your memories become blurry, your emotions remain,” leaves a deep aftertaste. What emotions are unforgettable to you? I still can’t forget the moment I stood on stage when I first debuted. My heart was racing like it was going to explode, and I was out of breath, but that moment felt so ecstatic that I thought, “It’s okay even if my whole body shatters right now.” That feeling hasn’t faded over time, and even when I take it out again now, it’s a moment where my heart starts to race and I get emotional. I think I’d probably feel the same way if I go back to that time again. It’s such a precious and nostalgic memory for me. Q. Why did you so badly want to tell youthful people, “It’s not the end just because it disappears”? In life, things that were precious naturally become blurred one day, and some emotions drift away for no reason. In those times, we feel that “it’s over,” but the emotions don’t disappear; they remain quietly somewhere, and then suddenly they come back to us at some unexpected moment. I had that experience, and when I brought it back out in music, I found that such an emotion was still alive in me. So I wanted to tell someone else, too. Even if it seems to have passed, the feelings from that time definitely remain in you, and it may not be the end, but rather the beginning for what comes next. ( Source )

Chuu, who has become more mature, brings comfort through “Only cry in the rain” [Roundup] Reporter Kim Jong-eun Singer Chuu is back with a more mature image. A listening party event was held at Movie Land in Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 21st to commemorate the release of Chuu's third mini-album, “Only cry in the rain”. “Only cry in the rain” is an album that emotionally weaves together the story of things that flow, things that stay, and a youth that moves onward once again. The blurry memories that everyone has, the clearer memories that remain within, and the way we all walk our daily routines again have been expressed through Chuu's uniquely warm sentimentality. Through this album, Chuu will sing about the anxiety of youth and a narrative of growth. It has been 10 months since “Strawberry Rush” was released last August. Chuu shared her thoughts: “I’ve been on tour and shooting a drama. I spent 10 months having a variety of meaningful experiences including traveling. Because of it, I’ve grown more and feel better. I’m looking forward to showing you a better side of me.” She also shared how she felt nervous, saying, “However, I was so nervous ahead of the album’s release that I couldn’t sleep properly. When I had interviews for ‘Strawberry Rush’, I was so nervous but after doing it, it was fun and I felt warm, and I thought I could do well the next time. But I couldn’t sleep again this time. I’m very attached to this album, so thinking about how I want everyone to enjoy listening to it and feeling excited and nervous all had me tossing and turning and unable to sleep well.” In the 10 months of preparing for the new album, Chuu said that her attitude toward music has grown the most. “I used to look at the melody or atmosphere first when listening to a song. On the other hand, in this album, maybe because it’s about emotions, I thought more deeply about the message of the album and focused on it. I thought first about what kind of message I want to convey and what kind of feelings I wanted the fans to have while listening to this song. Seeing myself like that, I thought that my attitude and mindset toward singing have changed a lot. Instead of thinking about singing technically well and looking pretty on the outside, my desire to convey well the message I wanted to convey became a priority. I was reminded of the meaning of music again, and I felt the precious value of music again. I think my mindset toward music has broadened.” On the reason why “emotion” was chosen as the album’s concept, Chuu explained, “I usually think deeply about emotions, so I wanted to put those things into the album. My emotions swirled and changed countless times as I prepared for the album too, and I think it will be fun for listeners of this album to compare these with their own various emotions.” Chuu said, “I sang about emotions during ‘Howl’ too, but this time it’s a little different. As its name suggests, ‘Howl’ is the starting point of venting the emotions that had accumulated in myself for the first time, while ‘Only cry in the rain’ is an album that shows the maturity of being able to preserve and store your emotions and take them back out when you want, and being able to control your emotions. In that sense, I hope busy modern people who don’t know their own feelings and might let them pass by would also be able to empathise, if only for a little while.” Chuu shared that she also had a lot of things to empathise with while preparing for this album, saying, “I was always a bright person until I turned 25 years old. I always felt good, and even when I was in a bad mood, I always let it slide as if to cover it up. I didn’t want to look into my inner calmness, to the extent that I didn’t even look up and watch sentimental movies. At one point, I thought, ‘Does a calm or emotional part of me not exist?’ However, just as my name has the word for rain (Woo), at some point, many things happened as if it were raining down a storm, and I found that I also had an emotional part in me. Recently, I watched ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ because I wanted to cry on purpose. While preparing for this album, I came to rethink how to relieve my emotions.” The album consists of five songs including the title track of the same name, “Only cry in the rain”, that tell the story of the journey of facing the unseen things called “memory” and “emotion” and moving onward again. “Only cry in the rain” begins with the imagination that the “rainy day” is the one and only time and place where one can lay bare their emotions. One only carefully examines emotions on a rainy day, then once the rain stops, youths must live their lives as if nothing happened; the song warmly illustrates this collective life. Chuu introduced “Only cry in the rain”, saying, “I think everyone goes through periods where they hide their emotions and continue living. Emotions aren’t something you can easily put down just because you’re tired, you’re angry, or you’re sad, right? It’s also not something you can easily take out when you want to take it out, so I thought it was something I could take out when I’m in my own place or when I can concentrate. I hoped this song could be such an instrument. As soon as I heard this song, I wanted to say that you can take out your emotions.” Why did she use “rain” as the medium, out of all the possible subject matter? Chuu revealed, “I thought that human emotions are like the rain, because you don’t know when it will rain. It might end up being a brief shower, or a storm that stays for a long time, or a rain cloud that only darkens the sky, isn’t that right? I compared the uncontrollability of it to emotions. I thought that they’re like the rain in that I can’t do any particular thing to solve it, that I can’t do anything about it myself.” In that sense, Chuu emphasised that even if “Only cry in the rain” is about the rain, it is not a gloomy song. She replied maturely, “I think rain and tears don’t always remain sad or dark. Didn’t I also have many difficulties before the descriptors ‘vitamin’ and ‘sunshine’ were attached to me? I think I only got to have a clear sky after experiencing and feeling many things, so I don’t think the rain necessarily symbolises depression and drooping. In some ways, you can have hope, thinking of the clear sky after it rains, so I think you will feel different emotions whenever you listen to ‘Only cry in the rain’. I hope it’ll be a warm song that can comfort someone having a hard time, giving them hope to stand back up after something. This image related to ‘rain’ is one of the images I also want to take with me, like ‘vitamin’ and ‘sunshine’ that I already possess.” In addition, the new release will be accompanied by “Back in town”, which depicts the emotions of a distant first love, “Kiss a kitty”, where you can encounter Chuu’s sweet tone and soft singing rap, “Je t’aime”, a soft love confession, and “No more”, which is about the desire to not apologise to others and love your cherished self more. Among the B-sides, Chuu recommended listening to “Back in town” and “Je t’aime”. “‘Back in town’ is a song that makes you feel so good when you listen to it that I agonised over whether to make it the title track. It expresses the memories of a first love met in an unfamiliar city; it’s about that moment when it feels so unfamiliar but the warm memories of having passed by this place are as vivid as yesterday. ‘Je t’aime’ is another interesting song. Every time I listen to it, I get a different feeling. Sometimes it feels like a girl who shyly confesses her feelings, and sometimes it feels sad and resentful over a lost love. In that sense, I think it would be good to focus on the lyrics.” The most memorable lyrics are in “No more”, she hinted. “There’s a line, ‘it starts now, be happy’. I think that anyone can relate to it and feel it when they listen to it even once. It’s not easy to recover when you lose your self-esteem, so I wanted to send that message of support with my own voice,” she said. Finally, to introduce “Only cry in the rain” in one word, Chuu said that the album is like “sky blue”, adding, “The sky before it rains, the gloomy sky when it rains, and the clear sky after it rains are all classified as ‘sky blue’, right? The same goes for emotions. People live with many emotions, like the ever-changing sky, but everyone describes them in one word, ‘emotions’. I tried to include songs with different emotions in this album, and all of these are my precious emotions. I want to compare this album to ‘sky blue’ with that meaning in mind.” Meanwhile, Chuu’s new release “Only cry in the rain” will be released on the 21st. ( Source )

"When the clock strikes the hour, my heart rings out." Emotions only permitted on rainy days. A time when hidden feelings quietly come back to life. Now, here, Your memories are played back again. SCENE 1 Only cry in the rain Story: "A promise that we can only cry on rainy days." Emotions don't flow every day. So, only on rainy days does my heart wait for the hour like a cuckoo in the wall clock. When the hour strikes, the emotions return. Quietly and slowly, I revisit my old self from that time. SCENE 2 Back in town Story: "In that alley, you're still alive." The city I've come back to. Everything's the same, but only my heart feels unfamiliar. Amidst familiar streets and the sights I missed, The lingering afterimage of my first love suddenly appears. The nervous excitement and loneliness from back then return like a rhythm. SCENE 3 Kiss a kitty Story: "Once a day, a scene like a dream finds me." A patch of sunlight, a cat on the windowsill, The stirring of the afternoon that tickles the heart. It approaches without a word And quietly lies down on my heart. This song exists for that one scene on that day when you need a little smile. SCENE 4 Je t'aime Story: "I love you, I love you, I love you. And still I love you." Spoken feelings cannot be taken back, And a heartfelt truth unspoken lasts even longer. Within the quietly repeating "Je t'aime" Hides a long-standing sincerity and the smallest courage. Though love may end, those words remain for a long time. SCENE 5 No more Story: "For the first time, I stopped apologizing to myself." Though a little unsettling, I've now decided to be on my own side. As the one who has always been apologizing, the moment I hugged myself for the first time. This song is a consolation like a warm hand quietly placed over a wound. FINAL CUT "Though memories may disappear, the emotions ring out again on the hour. And today, you have encountered that moment." "This album Is a story about facing the emotions that you thought you'd forgotten about. At least for today, it's okay to talk about them. Don't hide them, embrace them. Your emotions." - CHUU -

Je t’aime, I love you of course More than yesterday’s me Sometimes, “Kill you boy” I’ll say mean words but Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (Yeah) Even if it’s not as exciting As the heated beginnings Peaceful like a calm breeze Familiar like the passing of time Natural like mundane routines You know what I mean right, it’s just word like that No need to explain right, it’s just word like that The words you thought of, right, those words Je t’aime, here that’s how I feel, it’s just word like that Two extremes, you on the other end More fascinating the more I look Maybe you’ve fallen here From some other planet I still don’t understand, honestly (everyday) But I know difference’s just a little bit You might have weird tastes but I like you all the more for it Now I’m thinking of it all the time Peaceful like a calm breeze Familiar like the passing of time Natural like mundane routines You know what I mean right, it’s just word like that No need to explain right, it’s just word like that The words you thought of, right, those words Je t’aime, here that’s how I feel, it’s just word like that Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (It’s just word like that) Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (Still don’t understand, honestly) Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (But I know difference’s just a little bit) Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (You might have weird tastes but I like you all the more for it) Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (Now I’m thinking of it all the time) Je t’aime I love you of course 어제의 나보다 더 가끔은 “Kill you boy” 못 되게 뭐라 해도 Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (Yeah) 뜨겁던 처음처럼 그다지 안 설레도 잔잔한 바람처럼 평온해 시간의 흐름처럼 익숙해 사소한 일상처럼 당연해 넌 뭔 말인지 알지 It’s just word like that 더 설명 필요 없지 It’s just word like that 네 머릿속에 떠오른 말 Right 그 말 Je t’aime 자 이게 내 맘 It’s just word like that 극과 극 반대의 넌 볼수록 신기해 다 저 다른 행성에서 떨어진 건 아닐까 아직도 이해 못 해 솔직히 (Everyday) But I know difference’s just a little bit 이상한 취향일지 몰라도 난 그래서 더 네가 좋아 Now I’m thinking of it all the time 잔잔한 바람처럼 평온해 시간의 흐름처럼 익숙해 사소한 일상처럼 당연해 넌 뭔 말인지 알지 It’s just word like that 더 설명 필요 없지 It’s just word like that 네 머릿속에 떠오른 말 Right 그 말 Je t’aime 자 이게 내 맘 It’s just word like that Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (It’s just word like that) Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (아직도 이해 못 해 솔직히) Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (But I know difference’s just a little bit) Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (이상한 취향일지 몰라도 난 그래서 더 네가 좋아) Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime Je t’aime (Now I’m thinking of it all the time) [Credits] Korean Lyrics by ZNEE Composed by Ryan Jhun, Joe Brown, Joe Carson, Hilda Stenmalm Arranged by Ryan Jhun, Joe Brown, Courage A sentimental dream-pop piece that softly expresses lovely confession, its vintage guitar sound charges warm emotion. The refrain of "je t'aime", repeated as if in a chant, circles the ears and maximizes the fantastical atmosphere.

Be honest You in that mirror Look like an intimidated child right? Now open your shoulders and love yourself baby Be honest Those gazes that don’t know Your worth, just shake them off Knowing you better than anyone With all those thoughts going through It’s just that your speed is a little slow It’s not your fault, sorry No more apologies Don’t shrivel, be a bit bolder It starts now, be happy No more gloomy days The dazzling days are rushing ahead You don’t, apologies Don’t trap yourself into others’ standards Yell against rude words, go away! You must be happy No more gloomy days Your world is already sparkling You’re precious, uhum In this big wide universe, you’re the only you So why shove yourself into darkness? Say warmly that it’s all okay And love yourself Those gazes that don’t know Your worth, just shake them off Knowing you better than anyone With all those thoughts going through It’s just that your speed is a little slow It’s not your fault, sorry No more apologies Don’t shrivel, be a bit bolder It starts now, be happy No more gloomy days The dazzling days are rushing ahead You don’t, apologies Don’t trap yourself into others’ standards Yell against rude words, go away! You must be happy No more gloomy days Your world is already sparkling No more gloomy days no more gloomy days no no No more gloomy days no more gloomy days no no It’s not your fault, sorry No more apologies Don’t shrivel, be a bit bolder It starts now, be happy No more gloomy days The dazzling days are rushing ahead You don’t, apologies Don’t trap yourself into others’ standards Yell against rude words, go away! You must be happy No more gloomy days Your world is already sparkling Be honest 저기 거울 속에 니 모습 마치 한껏 주눅이 든 어린애 같지? 이제 어깰 펴고 love yourself baby Be honest 네 가치를 잘 모르는 시선들은 털어내 버려 버려 널 누구보다 잘 알지 수많은 그 생각에 되려 넌 속도가 좀 느릴 뿐 니 잘못이 아냐 sorry No more apologies 움츠려 들지마 좀 더 당당히 이제부터야 be happy No more gloomy days 달려오는 걸 눈부신 날이 You don’t apologies 널 남들의 기준에 가두려 하지 마 무례한 말들엔 외쳐 go away! 너는 반드시 be happy No more gloomy days 이미 반짝여 너의 세상이 넌 소중해 uhum 이 드넓은 우주에 딱 유일한 넌데 왜 어둠 속에 널 밀어 두니? 다 괜찮다고 다정히 말해 and love yourself 네 가치를 잘 모르는 시선들은 털어내 버려 버려 널 누구보다 잘 알지 수많은 그 생각에 되려 넌 속도가 좀 느릴 뿐 니 잘못이 아냐 sorry No more apologies 움츠려 들지마 좀 더 당당히 이제부터야 be happy No more gloomy days 달려오는 걸 눈부신 날이 You don’t apologies 널 남들의 기준에 가두려 하지 마 무례한 말들엔 외쳐 go away 너는 반드시 be happy No more gloomy days 이미 반짝여 너의 세상이 No more gloomy days no more gloomy days no no No more gloomy days no more gloomy days no no 니 잘못이 아냐 sorry No more apologies 하찮은 말들에 흔들리지 마 이제 시작야 be happy No more gloomy days 다가오는 걸 빛나는 날이 You don’t apologies 저 불편한 기준에 맞추려 하지 마 무례한 말들엔 외쳐 go away! 너는 반드시 be happy No more gloomy days 이미 반짝여 너의 세상이 [Credits] Korean Lyrics by Jeong Yun-hwa Composed by Ryan Jhun, Mustafa Omer, James Murray, Eddie Serafica, Lauren Aquilina, Madi Arranged by Ryan Jhun, Mojam, Eddie Serafica The unique-sounding bass and marching drums accentuate the melody line, in this anthem of people who will no longer apologize and instead love their cherished self even more.

I wanna kiss a kitty k-kitty And tell her she’s so pretty p-pretty I bet she’s silky smooth and she got attitude I wanna wanna kiss a kiss a kiss a kitty Ya, pink jelly paws The flirting tail, so much fluff Ooh, inside your eyes Is a Milky Way of stars being born She’s got that lil’ lion heart Carefully approaches me And lies on my knees A lazy stretch The dream you dream looking out the window You’re so curious about the night sky’s dance And I don’t wanna kill the curiosity I don’t wanna kill it I just wanna kiss it I wanna kiss a kitty k-kitty And tell her she’s so pretty p-pretty I bet she’s silky smooth and she got attitude I wanna wanna kiss a kiss a kiss a kitty I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna wanna kiss a kiss a kiss a kitty She says I’m ‘Purrrrr’-fect I’m blinking and yawning Pet me, not the belly but my head Purr, your hands got a full-time job Translate when I say “Meow” Because my universe is you Lucky my life Makin’ me fly You’re the dream that makes me smile even when awake Wonder if you’re the angel on that crescent moon And I don’t wanna kill the curiosity I don’t wanna kill it I just wanna kiss it I wanna kiss a kitty k-kitty And tell her she’s so pretty p-pretty I bet she’s silky smooth and she got attitude I wanna wanna kiss a kiss a kiss a kitty I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna wanna kiss a kiss a kiss a kitty I wanna kiss a kitty k-kitty And tell her she’s so pretty p-pretty I bet she’s silky smooth and she got attitude I wanna wanna kiss a kiss a kiss a kitty Ya 분홍 젤리 Paws 알랑이는 꼬리는 진짜 Fluff Ooh 너의 눈 속은 태어나는 별들의 은하수 She’s got that lil’ lion heart 살금살금 다가와 누워 내 무릎에 나른한 기지개 저 창문 밖을 바라보며 꾸는 꿈 넌 밤하늘의 춤이 그리 궁금해 And I don’t wanna kill the curiosity I don’t wanna kill it I just wanna kiss it I wanna kiss a kitty k-kitty And tell her she’s so pretty p-pretty I bet she’s silky smooth and she got attitude I wanna wanna kiss a kiss a kiss a kitty I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna wanna kiss a kiss a kiss a kitty She says I’m ‘Purrrrr’-fect I’m blinking and yawning 쓰다듬어 배 말고 내 머릴 그릉 네 손은 Full-time job 통역해 줘 When I say “Meow” 나의 우주가 너라서 Lucky my life Makin’ me fly 넌 깨어서도 나를 웃게 하는 꿈 저 초승달의 천사인지 궁금해 And I don’t wanna kill the curiosity I don’t wanna kill it I just wanna kiss it I wanna kiss a kitty k-kitty And tell her she’s so pretty p-pretty I bet she’s silky smooth and she got attitude I wanna wanna kiss a kiss a kiss a kitty I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna she wanna he wanna (kiss a kitty) I wanna wanna kiss a kiss a kiss a kitty [Credits] Korean lyrics by Seo Hyo-kyeong, Eeeee, SooSoo Composed by Ryan Jhun, Jason Hahs, Mads Mason, Gigi Grombacher, Jordyn Kane Arranged by Ryan Jhun, Jason Hahs, Mads Mason A disco pop track blending upbeat guitar and retro bass sound, whose repeated chorus melody captures the ears of listeners. Chuu's sweet tone and the soft and unique singing rap amplifies the fantastic atmosphere of the song.

In the city of light Among the noisy lights I stay still and close my eyes Coming inwards, the immense wave I think of you Each and every day We liked each other madly Very much and some more We hated each other to death We dared to vow eternal love Cause you, you, you When it rains like this From the wall clock inside my heart Cuckoo, cries the little bird Cause I only cry in the rain With the time turned back With you set to the top of the hour Cuckoo, I’ll cry just for today Cause I only cry in the rain Fantastic, two psychos You and I are quite the same We’d disappear all the time They’d never know where we’d bounce next Each and every day We were overwhelmed with joy Very much and some more We ached and were sad We were the whole world to each other Cause you, you, you When it rains like this From the wall clock inside my heart Cuckoo, cries the little bird Cause I only cry in the rain With the time turned back With you set to the top of the hour Cuckoo, I’ll cry just for today Cause I only cry in the rain Following my stopped time In this picture, miss you a lot Tonight, in the spring rain Cause I only cry in the rain When it rains like this From the wall clock inside my heart Cuckoo, cries the little bird Cause I only cry in the rain With the time turned back With you set to the top of the hour Cuckoo, I’ll cry just for today Cause I only cry in the rain Rain (I only cry in the rain) Rain (I only cry in the rain) Rain (I only cry in the rain) Rain (I only cry in the rain) Cause I only cry in the rain In the city of light 시끄러운 불빛 속에 가만히 눈을 감아 저기 밀려오는 거대한 wave 난 널 생각해 서롤 매일 또 매일 미치게 좋아했고 많이 또 많이 죽도록 미워했고 감히 영원히 사랑을 맹세했던 우리 Cause you you you 이렇게 비가 오면 내 맘 벽시계에서 뻐꾹 우는 저 조그만 새 Cause I only cry in the rain 시간을 되돌린 채 널 정각에 맞춰둔 채 뻐꾹 오늘만 울기로 해 Cause I only cry in the rain 환상적 2 psychos 너나 나나 참 똑같애 우린 툭하면 사라져 어디로 튈지 모를 애들이었어 서로 매일 또 매일 벅차게 행복했고 많이 또 많이 아프고 서러웠고 오직 둘만이 세상의 전부였던 우리 Cause you you you 이렇게 비가 오면 내 맘 벽시계에서 뻐꾹 우는 저 조그만 새 Cause I only cry in the rain 시간을 되돌린 채 널 정각에 맞춰둔 채 뻐꾹 오늘만 울기로 해 Cause I only cry in the rain 멈춘 내 시간을 따라 이 사진 속 miss you a lot 봄비 내리는 밤 Cause I only cry in the rain 이렇게 비가 오면 내 맘 벽시계에서 뻐꾹 우는 저 조그만 새 Cause I only cry in the rain 시간을 되돌린 채 널 정각에 맞춰둔 채 뻐꾹 오늘만 울기로 해 Cause I only cry in the rain Rain (I only cry in the rain) Rain (I only cry in the rain) Rain (I only cry in the rain) Rain (I only cry in the rain) Cause I only cry in the rain Chuu releases third mini album Only Cry in the Rain "The memories of a rainy day, flowing sentiments, and a page out of youth" "Even when memories blur, the emotions stay. Fading is never the end" The singer Chuu releases her third album Only Cry in the Rain on April 21. This album emotionally weaves together the story of things that flow, things that stay, and a youth that moves onward once again. The blurry memories that everyone has, the clearer memories that remain within, and the way we all walk our daily routines again have been captured in Chuu's uniquely warm sentimentality. Saying that one can become truthful to emotions on a rainy day, focusing on the moment of emotion, she wove the anxiety of youth and a narrative of growth through music. This album, consisting of five tracks, paints the journey of facing the unseen things called 'memory' and 'emotion' and moving onward again. As she sings of pulling out forgotten emotions and how those things constitute her present self, we can see Chuu's deepened musical world and a songlike internal growth. Title track "Only Cry in the Rain" sets the rainy day as the one and only time and place where one can lay bare their emotion. Just like a cuckoo clock that only cries on the stroke of the hour, one also only carefully examines emotions on the rainy day. Then, once the rain stops, youths must live their lives again as if nothing happened; and the song illustrates this collective life under a warm gaze. The melancholy emotion set atop upbeat rhythm shows Chuu's unique identity an an even clearer way. The music video was produced in a dramatized manner for the first time since Chuu's solo debut. In a dreamy world where memory and reality intersect, it tells of the emotions lingering within fading memories, and the voice that rings out in the flowing rainwater imparts an intense message that "fading is never the end". Apart from the title track, this album has been filled with songs that are also overflowing with Chuu's charming tone and sentimental narrative. Only Cry in the Rain shows off Chuu's more matured musicality and emotional depth. The careful gaze with which she treats emotion and the diverse genres attempted both show how much Chuu's musical world has expanded and also provide an emotional point for her to connect more deeply with fans. Chuu's sentimentality will seep in with the rain on April 21, 2025. Only Cry in the Rain will be a small consolation offered to the youth in all of us. [Credits] Korean lyrics by Seo Ji-eum Composed by Ryan Jhun, Peter Wallevik, Daniel Davidsen, Kristin Carpenter, Moa Pettersson Hammar Arranged by Ryan Jhun, PhD A synthpop sound with new wave sentimentality crafts a dreamy atmosphere, and the joyful uptempo drum beat contrasts against the melancholy sentiment of tearing up in the rain. The lyrics, which express the process of blurry memories growing clearer, are striking.

[Original article] After one year and eight months, the ruling of the first trial regarding the exclusive contracts of LOONA’s Haseul, Yeojin, Yves, Go Won, and Olivia Hye with their previous agency is set to be announced. On the morning of the 17th, the first trial verdict to confirm the invalidity of exclusive contracts per a lawsuit filed by Haseul, Yeojin, Yves, Go Won, and Olivia Hye against Blockberry Creative will be delivered at the Seoul Northern District Court. Earlier, nine LOONA members (excluding Vivi and Hyunjin) petitioned for a provisional injunction against Blockberry Creative, determining that “the relationship of mutual trust with Blockberry Creative - the foundation of a contract relationship - had collapsed to the point that expecting management work or activities in the entertainment sector had become difficult.” Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry won this provisional injunction, but Haseul, Yeojin, Yves, Go Won, and Olivia Hye lost their case in January 2023 due to previously having made some changes to the terms of their contracts. In turn, Haseul, Yeojin, Yves, Go Won, and Olivia Hye appealed in June 2023 and subsequently were granted the provisional injunction. In August they filed a lawsuit to invalidate their exclusive contracts, and this case has continued to this date. In this lawsuit, which has proceeded for more than a year and a half, the five members claimed that they were concerned that they would not be able to receive appropriate management services from Blockberry Creative, citing the fact that Blockberry persisted in unreasonable business practices and were under police investigation on charges of fraud and breach of trust. They also claimed that there is no material gain to be had from maintaining this contractual relationship due to the soon-impending expiration date. On the other hand, Blockberry Creative has maintained its position that the profit distribution clause cannot be considered grounds for invalidation of the exclusive contracts, stating that the five members had agreed to a proposal to sign supplementary contracts, amending their exclusive contracts, and even entering into an earnings-sharing agreement in which they agreed not to raise any civil or criminal objections Currently, Haseul is active under ARTMS, Yeojin, Go Won, and Olivia Hye under Loossemble, and Yves as a solo artist.

You can see me when I punch your face Yesterday, no, right now, look at me Break through, brand new here   Breathe out some more We're gonna break it down Sometimes anxiety becomes my strength too Drives you to unreal place I'm dizzy, the second wings Have already begun Keeps making me fly and soar Close the eyes tight   Let's fly, new world An awakened ego Mysterious déjà vu   Within the heat I'm about to be born again Blooming in red, the fire Let's get it, burn   I find new blood You can see me when I punch your face Let's fire, new burn Bearing light, the crimson blood   I got to burn, burn, burn Spreading more and more Blooming red in my mouth, the fire   It's all fire, fire, fire, my fiesta In red ablaze, ablaze, ablaze, burning heart I got to burn, burn, burn Spreading more and more Boldly burning all of me, the fire   You can see me when I punch your face Try changing everything about you Break through, brand new here   The more anxious you get The more the blood veins breathe Everything grows clearer   Within the heat I'm about to become light again Blooming in red, the fire Let's get it, burn   I find new blood You can see me when I punch your face Let's fire, new burn Bearing light, the crimson blood   I got to burn, burn, burn Spreading more and more Blooming red in my mouth, the fire   I'm born again And in the burnt ashes Goodbye, my sweet lost child The heat of the flames Wake me up Blooming in red, the fire Let's get it, burn   I find new blood I find new blood I find new blood You can see me when I punch your face Let's fire, new burn Bearing light, the crimson blood   I got to burn, burn, burn Spreading more and more Blooming red in my mouth, the fire   It's all fire, fire, fire, my fiesta In red ablaze, ablaze, ablaze, burning heart I got to burn, burn, burn Spreading more and more Boldly burning all of me, the fire Woo hoo You Can See Me When I Punch Your Face 어제 아니 지금 나를 봐 Break Through, Brand New Here   숨을 더 내쉬고 We’re Gonna Break It Down 때론 불안도 내 힘이 돼 Drives You To Unreal Place 어지러 두 번째 날개 이미 시작된 걸 날 자꾸 날아오르게 두 눈 꼭 감아   Let’s Fly New World 깨어난 자아 신비로운 데자뷰   뜨거움 속에서 ​​난 또 태어나려 해 새빨갛게 피는 Fire Let’s Get It Burn I Find New Blood You Can See Me When I Punch Your Face Let’s Fire New Burn 빛을 머금은 선홍색 피   I Got To Burn Burn Burn 퍼져 점 점 더 내 안에 빨갛게 피는 Fire   전부 Fire Fire Fire 내 Fiesta 붉게 타오른 타오른 타오른 Burning Heart  I Got To Burn Burn Burn 번져 점 점 더 대담히 내 전불 태워 Fire   You Can See Me When I Punch Your Face 달라져 봐 너의 모든 것 Break Through, Brand New Here   불안해질수록 혈관은 숨을 쉬어 모든 게 선명해져가   뜨거움 속에서 난 또 빛이 되려 해 새빨갛게 피는 Fire Let’s Get It Burn   I Find New Blood You Can See Me When I Punch Your Face Let’s Fire New Burn 빛을 머금은 선홍색 피   I Got To Burn Burn Burn 퍼져 점 점 더 내 안에 빨갛게 피는 Fire   다시 난 태어나 타버린 잿 속에 안녕히 나의 Sweet Lost Child 뜨거운 불꽃이 날 깨어나게 해 새빨갛게 피는 Fire Let’s Get It Burn   I Find New Blood I Find New Blood I Find New Blood You Can See Me When I Punch Your Face Let’s Fire New Burn 빛을 머금은 선홍색 피   I Got To Burn Burn Burn 퍼져 점 점 더 내 안에 빨갛게 피는 Fire   전부 Fire Fire Fire 내 Fiesta 붉게 타오른 타오른 타오른 Burning Heart  I Got To Burn Burn Burn 번져 점 점 더 대담히 내 전불 태워 Fire Woo Hoo ARTMS A wait of 2,188 days. "BURN" has been released as a single of the full group ARTMS. "BURN" is about wanting to burn the youthful memories of the past and being reborn as a completely new identity. The 808 bass overwhelms the entirety of the sound in this track, and it distinguishes itself through hefty rhythm rather than provocative synths. After announcing the beginning of their world tour with a successful Seoul concert of Lunar Theory, ARTMS will come to fans around the world with "BURN" in tow. Additionally, they have completed all preparations for an album with a new concept, which will bloom in the spot where everything burnt down through "BURN", immediately after the tour. Light It Up Composed by G-High (MonoTree) Arranged by G-High Mixed by G-High @ G-Highway Studio Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering BURN Composed by G-High Lyrics by G-High, Jaden Jeong Arranged by G-High Background vocals by IRIS Vocals directed by G-High Recorded by G-High @ MonoTree Studio Mixed by Joey McLaren @ Relic Studio Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

[Link to original blog post] I lay down disappointment and press down hard to write tranquility Roll away the black drawing paper, and underneath lies clear marks Language whirls and creates dizzying terms The moment one forlornly becomes a word From afar, it resembles eraser powder But all this is actually my silently exhaled breath, you see My days and days of surviving, precarious but never breaking, you see Have you ever seen someone leap without knowing where they'll land Running in energetic strides, sinking faintly That is to say, with pinkish nails bearing crescent moons picking at pale blue lips The hot pack that Mom gave me cooled and became hard and I layer again in the pajamas I wore all winter and I know the morning from the sound of bus engines and the light in the rectangular room never goes out and the callus in the middle finger grows another layer Forcing shut my eyelids that won't close I open my eyes with them closed and switch to and fro the afterimages in the black screen When I have reached a place that makes no sense Say, for example, when I have met the one that I'd so longed for, the one that I cannot meet Blip as if to black out I fall to sleep

[Link to original blog post] I was just living like this every day And then people were asking a lot about my makeup on Fromm So I came on here thinking, mmm shall I write something on the blog But now I'm so taken aback (positive) Had to refresh five times Did I do something wrong Did I say something controversial I had to think Because the last time I checked my subscribers It was around ten thousand and I didn't write any posts and my blog is gathering dust ;;;;;;;;;;;; ["After calming my nervous heart..."] ["I can't believe this reality right now"] Soon I will return to write a post I can't believe this reality right now Thank you Comments section: Haebing : I'm holding my breath until unnie writes a new post Yves: Oh no I'll have to write quickly;;;;;;;;;;;;;

Women's Day Project ① Female musicians watched closely by other female musicians Editor's note Today, March 8, is International Women's Day. In the first installment of the two-part project, CBS No Cut News heard from female musicians about which female musicians they are paying attention to these days. We also asked for any songs or albums they want to recommend. Here are the answers from [...], ARTMS Heejin, [...] Chuu, [...]. ARTMS Heejin SZA! The album cover of her 2022 album [SOS] is an homage to a photo of Britain's former Crown Princess Diana Spencer - this is one of the albums I've been listening to again lately after seeing the explanation about that relating to how lonely and isolated Diana Spencer must've felt back then, sitting with the open sea in the background. Chuu Se So Neon Hwang SoYoon's "Nan Chun". Firstly, her voice is amazing, and it's so attractive how she performs onstage. She plays in such a unique way it's like the genre itself is Hwang SoYoon. I especially love when plays guitar while making scrunched facial expressions. Women's Day Project ② What female musicians love the most right now Editor's note Today, March 8, is International Women's Day. In the second installment of the two-part project, CBS No Cut News asked female musicians to share what they love the most these days. Here are the answers from [...], ARTMS Heejin, [...] Chuu, [...]. ARTMS Heejin My diary. I'm trying to write in my diary everyday, it could possibly even become my autobiography in the far future. As it's one of the spaces where all my unfiltered emotions reside, even if I turn to a page from months ago, I can vividly feel the emotions and temperature from then. It's also sort of a storyboard that can rekindle some kind of inspiration. Chuu Building Legos, and building a healthy body. I think building Legos is one of the most fun playtime activities you can do by yourself at home. The process of assembling and stacking one block at a time, although small, gives me my own sense of joy and feeling of accomplishment. And healthily exercising is one of the things I've been trying to do consistently. I think health is the wellspring of joy. (Sources: 1 , 2 )

Q. New year's greeting 2024 has passed and the year 2025 has begun! I hope you spend your days happily and healthily. Let’s make more happy memories together with ARTMS! Q. A word on it being the year of the blue snake 2025 is the year of the snake. As another year has passed I thought that I should show you an even more developed side of myself, and it being the year of the snake, I thought that I should spend this year more meaningfully, shining even more than in other years. Q. Plans for activities I would like to stand on even more stages as ARTMS and meet OURIIs through a variety of songs and awesome performances. I would also like to go and meet lots of faraway fans who are abroad. We are working hard for our next activities so I hope you give us much love and attention, and I’d be thankful if you waited just a little bit! ( Source )

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