K-Pop Veteran Dayoung Announces First Single Album, gonna love me, right? — a Bold Solo Chapter “From Idol to Artist”
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Dayoung, beloved for her bright energy and unique charm as a member of WJSN and its sub-unit WJSN CHOCOME, steps into the spotlight on her own with her first single album, gonna love me, right?. A decade after her debut, she now invites fans to see her most authentic self: bold, confident, raw, and real. On stage, she is no longer playing a role, she is telling her own story.
For this solo debut, Dayoung was deeply involved in every part of the process, from the music and concept to the music video. Every detail reflects her personal thoughts and emotions, creating what she calls “Solo Dayoung.” The project reveals a vivid portrait of who she truly is without filters or characters to hide behind. The album captures her sincerity and showcases the power of simply being herself.
The focus track, “body,” is a pop-dance song that pulses with the heat of a summer night. It conveys the rush of instinctive love, pairing punchy beats with an addictive hook. The track carries an unspoken message: before words arrive, it’s emotion and attitude that speak first. Dayoung embodies this through her performance, letting her presence and movement become the story. In the music video, she is seen moving freely beneath the blazing LA sun, bathed in shifting light and shadow, radiating raw sensuality and instinct. In contrast, the track “number one rockstar” leans into narrative, spotlighting her passion for music and unshakable confidence while revealing another dimension of her artistry.
Together, the three tracks on gonna love me, right? create a cohesive narrative that reflects Dayoung’s mindset and inner world. “body” delivers a kinetic, summer-ready anthem built around rhythmic sensuality and self-expression. “number one rockstar” bursts with ambition, its gritty guitar riffs and anthemic energy channeling her hunger to own the spotlight. Meanwhile, “marry me” offers a witty and playful spin on love, driven by bold rhythms and brassy accents.
Co-written by Dayoung herself, the song features the cheeky line, “If I were you, I’d wanna marry me too,” capturing her confident self-love and cool, fearless personality. From her years dazzling audiences on stage with WJSN to her appearances on variety shows, fans have seen many sides of Dayoung. But gonna love me, right? marks a turning point; a shift from polished idol to authentic artist. Instead of leaning on flash and spectacle, Dayoung embraces subtlety, emotional honesty, and sincerity. Her solo debut is more than a beginning; it’s a declaration of self-love and a gentle invitation for others to love her the same way.