Chaeyeon Responds To Comment She’s ‘Less Popular’ As Soloist Compared To When She Was in IZ*ONE

During her comeback showcase, Lee Chaeyeon gave her response to the views that her popularity somehow decreased when she debuted as a soloist, compared to when she was still an IZ*ONE member.

On April 12, soloist Lee Chaeyeon take off the veil of her new album, “Over The Moon.”!

After about six months since her solo debut, the female idol was back with a new album comprised of five songs, including the title track, “KNOCK.” The song particularly introduces strong, addictive and repetitive hooks, energetic beats and rhythmical vocals.

(Photo : Chaeyeon (Kpop Wiki))

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The lyrics of the song then depict the star’s confident ambition to become an unrivaled “K-pop Diva,” delivering a subjective message, “I will tap your heart first without waiting.”

On the same day, Chaeyeon also unveiled the lead song’s MV, and she garnered attention for portraying a “Wanna Be” person of everyone, not to mention that the scenes were really enticing thanks to its high-teen-movie-like concept that incorporates upgraded performance and music.

WATCH the ‘KNOCK’ Full MV Here:

Chaeyeon Confesses Feelings To Comment Saying She’s ‘Less Popular’ as Soloist Than as IZ*ONE Member

Through her latest album, Chaeyeon expressed her strong desire to establish her solo career, drifting away from her image as the former IZ*ONE’s main dancer.

As a brief context, Chaeyeon originally debuted in 2018 as IZ*ONE and rose as one of the most popular third-gen girl groups. At the time, she also earned massive popularity, earning the nickname, “Feather Chaeyeon” for her impressive dancing skills.

(Photo : Chaeyeon (News1)

Unfortunately, the group disbanded in 2021 and since then, Chaeyeon has been pursuing her solo activities. In 2022, she finally started her full-fledged career as a solo artist with her debut album, “HUSH RUSH.”

In a recent showcase then held at Yes24 Live Hall to commemorate the release of her new album, Chaeyeon confidently and wittily replied to questions regarding her career.

Among the topic that was brought up by the media, some reporters pointed out that compared to IZ*ONE’s hot popularity, Chaeyeon’s topicality of solo activities was somewhat lacking.

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(Photo : Chaeyeon (M! Countdown)

As a response, Chaeyeon acknowledged the fact that people have less interest in her solo compared to her group promotions and explained:

“I don’t think I’m firmly positioned as a solo artist yet. Since it’s only my second album, I want to establish myself as a singer who is loved by a lot by releasing many albums as a solo artist in the future.”

Chaeyeon also conveyed her thoughts regarding making a comeback as a solo singer amid the heyday of girl groups such as IVE, NewJeans and LE SSERAFIM, to which her former co-IZ*ONE members re-debuted in. 

(Photo : Chaeyeon (News1)

However, the female idol humbled herself and talked about how she didn’t see it as a competition, instead:

“I think there are a lot of songs to listen to these days. Many people are releasing a lot of good songs, so I am getting good synergy and being influenced by them. I think I can be able to differentiate myself with my performance in it.”

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Written by Eunice Dawson.