K-pop sensation ITZY’s Yeji has officially embarked on her solo journey with her first mini-album ‘AIR,’ captivating fans worldwide. Released on March 10, the title track ‘Air’ highlights her musical artistry and stage presence.
Yeji kicked off her solo promotions with appearances on major South Korean music shows, including Mnet’s ‘M Countdown,’ KBS 2TV’s ‘Music Bank,’ MBC’s ‘Show! Music Core,’ and SBS’s ‘Inkigayo.’ Every stage featured dynamic performances, stunning visuals, and innovative hairstyling, earning high praise from fans.
Fans expressed their admiration for her stage presence, with comments like, ‘Yeji moves like air on stage, completely weightless yet powerful,’ and ‘If elegance and charisma had a face, it would be Yeji.’
JYP Entertainment’s founder, Park Jin-young, commended her dedication, sharing on social media, ‘Yeji has prepared for this album with sincerity, humility, and relentless effort.’ Her hard work is evident in every performance of ‘Air,’ and she even launched the ‘Air Challenge’ with fellow ITZY members and JYP artists.
British music media outlet NME also praised Yeji’s solo debut, stating, ‘Yeji continues to evolve as a performer. She is one of the most captivating artists in K-pop.’ Yeji herself expressed her ambition to establish herself as a true all-rounder, unveiling various performance clips on YouTube channels such as ‘STUDIO CHOOM’ and ‘it’s Live,’ further proving her skills.
With her solo debut, Yeji has solidified her status as a versatile and powerful artist. Her first mini-album ‘AIR’ marks the beginning of an exciting musical journey, leaving fans eager to see what she achieves next.