Post by Admin on May 1, 2021 20:08:46 GMT
ITZY joins MTV to perform their latest single, 'In the Morning'.
On Friday (Apr. 30), K-pop quintet ITZY has returned with a delightful new full-length, Guess Who, that continues the group’s upward trajectory over the past three years. After breaking through with songs like “Wannabe” and “Not Shy” -- then making their all-English debut earlier this year with Not Shy (English Ver.) -- ITZY has given fans six new songs that demonstrate their range of sounds and influences. Meanwhile, the music video for lead track “In the morning” showcases the group’s style, choreography and increased swagger.
Ahead of the new album release, Chaeryeong, Lia, Ryujin, Yeji and Yuna combined to answer Billboard’s 20 questions about their latest project, musical upbringings, go-to karaoke jams and more.
1. What’s the first piece of music that you bought for yourself?
Yeji: The first album I purchased was So Cute by Byul.
Yuna: I remember my sister recommending BTOB to me, so I bought all their songs.
2. What was the first concert you saw?
Chaeryeong: When “Gangnam Style” got huge, I went to Gangnam to see PSY’s free show with my mom. I think that was the first live music/concert experience I had.
Ryujin: It was 2PM’s concert when I was trainee. The training team took us to a few concerts to show us how we should perform on the dance stage.
3. Which artist did you grow up idolizing?
Lia: I can’t think of a specific artist because I idolized many. I listened to and knew so many songs on the radio, and would always sing along.
Chaeryeong: I liked multiple artists growing up, including Girls’ Generation (SNSD). I was so happy when I was given the opportunity to meet them in person after debut.
4. Who made you realize you could be an artist full-time?
Lia: There wasn’t a specific person because various artists made me want to become an artist as a career.
Yuna: My parents did because they always supported me and put a lot of trust in me. I naturally thought of becoming an artist. I think the mindset that I can do anything is most important.
5. What’s at the top of your professional bucket list?
Yeji: Putting on an ITZY concert in front of hundreds and thousands of people! Even just thinking about it makes me happy. It would be so nice if we could do that.
Ryujin: When the pandemic ends, I’d love for ITZY to have a concert because we have never done one. We had our showcase tour in the U.S., but we are looking forward to having a concert one day because now we have so much more music to perform live. It’s something I’d love to do at least once.