In a broadcast, Chaeryeong sets the record straight regarding misconceptions about ITZY. She also candidly mentions the group's relationship behind the stage.
What did the ITZY member say? Read on to find out!
Chaeryeong Clears Misunderstanding About ITZY's Image
On MBC's "Radio Star," which aired on September 7, ITZY Chaeryeong appeared as a special guest for the show's Chuseok special, along with Jinsung, Kim Hojoong, Geum Jandi and Super Junior Shindong.
There, the K-pop idols present in the broadcast particularly drew attention after revealing stories about their agencies, as well as their group. Among them, ITZY Chaeryeong captured the interest of viewers by expressing her desire to resolve misconceptions about the group she belongs.
"People think ITZY will do well in physical education due to our powerful performance. When we go to the 'Idol Athletics Championships (ISAC), they have high expectations, but when we go out, we always fail the preliminary round. Even if we shoot three points in archery, we would say, 'It's alright. You were pretty."
Chaeryeong even revealed an incident that happened prior to ISAC.
"We were shooting a few shots as a practice, and Yeji closed her eyes the other way and shot the opponent's target. That's why reserve player Lia went in our stead."
As the conversation went on, she also hinted at ITZY's relationship when they perform, unlike when they are just casually hanging out.
Chaeryeong, who is an intermittent energetic person, said:
"Our team is a little bit energetic on stage, but when we come down, we already put all our energy into it, so we don't talk much and even if we're next to each other, we talk through Kakao Talk. We save our physical strength and pour it all out on stage."
In response, Shindong shared a fun story related to it, saying:
"J.Y. Park doesn't say a word before going on stage, either. To save his voice."
Chaeryeong Expresses Love For Girls' Generation
Meanwhile, Chaeryeong expressed her love for Girls' Generation, who came back after about five years with their 7th studio album "FOREVER 1." After showing an impressive dance cover of the title track with the same name, the "SNEAKERS" singer explained:
"I always dreamed of becoming a girl group member. My standard of a girl group is Girls' Generation, but people keep on asking me to make playful expressions, but I think I'm bad at things like that. I'm still fighting with myself."
ITZY debuted in 2019 under JYP Entertainment with "Dalla Dalla," the song that made them a "Grand Slam Rookie."
Since then, they have released consecutive hit tracks including "ICY," "WANNABE," "NOT SHY," "In the Morning," and more.
Aside from music, ITZY is also cementing its status as an entertainer group. On September 7, Mnet digital channel M2 particularly released a poster for ITZY's new reality program 'LA@ITZY' and garnered enthusiastic cheers from fans.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
