The strength of effort and growth seen on the IZONE stage
IZONEのステージに見る努力と成長の強さ
IZONEのステージに見る努力と成長の強さ
IZONE's Wonyoung & Minju appear on the cover of ``ELLE'' ``Over the past two years, I've become stronger without even realizing it''
★ IZOne's Wonyoung and Minju appear on the cover of "ELLE" February issue. Photos and interviews were released on the 14th. IZOne will end its activities in April of this year.
This photoshoot was held against the backdrop of a cafe with a retro atmosphere. It is said that the two perfectly captured everything from their mischievous expressions to their ennui mood.
★In an interview, Minju said, ``She turned 21 this year, but since she debuted as IZOne, she has become much stronger in the past two years without realizing it.''
He went on to say, ``While working as a host on MBC's 'Music Core,' I felt a sense of accomplishment and relief like when I completed a quest in a game, thinking, ``At least I can't lose.'' ``I want to continue to maintain my perseverance and passion.''
★ Wonyoung, IZOne's maknae and the youngest ever to grace the cover of ELLE Korea, said, ``Maybe because of my natural personality, I've never felt burdened by the qualifier 'youngest.' It's very meaningful and I'm grateful to be able to record my childhood and teenage years."
She also said, ``I want to be my maknae for the rest of my life. I feel loved, and the female members understand me and are generous with me.Of course, there are moments when I have to obey as my maknae.'' It was natural for us to make concessions and adjust to each other, and we have continued to do so."
Minju➡ I turned 21 this year, but in the past two years since I debuted as IZOne, I've become a lot stronger without realizing it. ...While working as a host on MBC's ``Music Core,'' I felt a sense of accomplishment and relief similar to when I completed a quest in a game, thinking, ``At least I can't lose.'' I want to continue to maintain my perseverance and passion.
Wonyoung➡ Perhaps because of my natural personality, I have never felt burdened by the qualifier “youngest.” Being able to record my childhood and teenage years is so meaningful and rewarding...I want to be his maknae for the rest of my life. I feel loved, and the female members understand me and are generous with me. Of course, as a maknae, there are moments when I have to follow suit. It was natural for us to make concessions and adjust to each other, and we have continued to do so.
IZONE's contract ends in April of this year. There were only three months left until that day.
IZONE, which debuted after being selected through the popularity vote on the TV audition program ``Produce 48,'' continued to gain popularity for the first year.
They were so popular that they were warmly welcomed by fans wherever they went, including Japan and South Korea.
However, a year after their debut, a situation awaited them that would ruin their success and achievements.
As many fans know, IZONE is a girl group that was born from the audition program "PRODUCE48". The 12 members selected as the final members made their debut after a two-and-a-half year active period. This was two years and three months ago.
Breaking down the past two years and three months, the first year was the best, with great singing, dancing, and visuals, and each of the 12 members exploded in popularity with their own charms. They were loved with the glamor and popularity of two groups of girls wherever they went. During the first summer after their debut, I wondered just how far their popularity would grow (!).
It was truly showing the rapid progress of "Spring in our world."
After a month or two, things take a turn for the worse.
The incident started with suspicions of vote manipulation in the "PRODUCE101" series.As a result of this controversy, the program "PRODUCE48" was also involved.
IZONE was forced to suspend its activities, and its innocent image was tarnished all at once.
2020 was a fresh start from there. Although their activities remained in obscurity in the public eye, their music never lost its power, both in quality and popularity. Their songs, dances, and visuals have not faded in the slightest. Although they may be in the shadows in the eyes of the world, it seems that their actual fans rarely drift away, even when they are in a bad situation.
If she were an average girl in terms of singing, dancing, and visuals, her presence might have faded by now.
But that didn't happen with IZONE. It feels like the members have been able to wash away the mud that has covered the group through their individual efforts.
This is the case with Minju and Wonyoung, who are introduced here.
When they debuted, Wonyoung was known for her cuteness, and Minju for her beauty. Other than that, she didn't really stand out, but Wonyoung's incredible beauty has added to her cuteness. Minju has also begun to show impressive stages not only with her visuals but also with her singing and dancing.
It's not just these two. Sakura's performance, which was treated as a piece of cake when she first debuted, has now reached an amazing level. Recently, she and Eunbi covered Irene and Seulgi's stage "Monster", and she couldn't believe her eyes when she saw it. Hyewon is like that. Naturally, other members should also know.
It cannot be said that there is no stigma. However, there will be no direct responsibility. IZONE has been able to wash away the mud that was covered there through the efforts of individual members.
The results of this effort have been proven with a series of comeback songs such as "Panorama" late last year. IZONE fans couldn't let go of this growth stage. By the way, their debut song "La Vie en Rose" still stands out.
★ ➡ In the past two years since our debut, we have become much stronger without realizing it.
Minju's words can be said exactly to all IZONE members. She feels this keenly as she watches her efforts and growth towards the stage.
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