(230616)Â LOONA Yves declares âgoing soloâ... âGrateful for fans who stayed beside during difficult timesâ
Yves, from the girl group LOONA, is setting out on her own. Members of LOONA, who have recently gained independence, have each signed exclusive contracts with new companies and are preparing for new beginnings. After careful deliberation, Yves has decided against accompanying the members and is walking her own path.
[Next two paragraphs provide a recap of recent events]
In order to work on music that contains her unique color, Yves has settled on pursuing solo activities. While it was regretful to break away from the members who had gone through thick and thin together and start working alone, the importance of the moment necessitated a firm decision. Yves met exclusively with the Ilbo to share recent updates and discuss the path she would like to pursue going forward.
A Q&A with Yves follows.
How have you been doing recently?
âRight now Iâve moved out of my dorm, and am living with my sister and adorable cats. Thereâs space at home to get work done, so Iâm splitting time between there and a studio to work and also am having meetings. Going through busy days. I also started a blog recently, and many people seem to enjoy my photos and words so Iâve been writing there diligently and enjoyably.â
Other members have signed contracts with new companies but thereâs no news on Yves yet. So many people are curious.
âThere were things I couldnât accomplish given some circumstances that I couldnât control, and as I worked on composition and lyric-writing, I had the growing sense that I wanted to craft and pursue âmy unique colorâ musically. I donât have an agency yet, but Iâm meeting with many agencies carefully and seeking a place that could embark on a new beginning with me.â
Weâd like to hear about the music that Yves is pursuing.
âI normally listen to and work on music without regard to genre. But in particular I like rhythmical and dreamy R&B as well as pop punk with satisfying band sounds. The fans have adored the charm that comes from the gap between my fierce appearance on stage and how I look when Iâm smiling wide, and I think thereâs a similar sense in my musical genres, so I think Iâll be able to show diverse looks going forward.â
What kind of artist would you like to become?
âAs much as people love the Yves on stage, I would like to become an evergreen artist who shines on the stage, improves consistently, and doesnât forget her roots. Also, before my debut I learned acting briefly, and I thought that was so attractive. I found myself wanting for opportunities in the past, and I would like to learn a lot of acting and study it diligently, so that if I become ready someday, I can expand my palette to acting also.â
Do you have a solo artist role model?
âAvril Lavigne sunbaenim and BoA sunbaenim! Watching their unique colors that stay distinctive over time, and their singing skills and performances that never get rusty, every time I think to myself, âI want to be like that tooâ.â
Any words youâd like to tell the members?
âI think theyâd hate it if I made it long. Haha. This feels cringey even after years, but I love you, and I think the person I am today only exists because of the members, so I am so grateful to you.â
What makes Yves happy?
âMaybe this is an obvious answer, but itâs the fans. We had many happy moments but also many difficult circumstances, so they could just as well have left me. But the fans supported me quietly from my side, and I would like to tell them, thank you so much. And I want to make sure to repay you.â
Do you have a motto or goal?
âMy motto these days is âNo matter what!â There are so many dreams I want to achieve no matter what, people I want to make happy no matter what, so lately Iâve been earnestly repeating in my head - âno matter whatâ. Iâm certain that there will be exhausting moments in the future, but I would like to be a tough person who doesnât regret my decisions, and a person who can find my center again even if I am shaken. And Iâd like to continue working hard just like now, to become an artist who is respected in many dimensions. Please look upon me kindly!â
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