![[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Former Cherry Bullet Member HAEYOON Displays on Her Solo Journey and the Which means Behind Newest Single](https://i2.wp.com/www.hellokpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PHOTO-BY-IAMRAEIAM-1-400x242.png?w=400&resize=400,242&ssl=1 "[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Former Cherry Bullet Member HAEYOON Displays on Her Solo Journey and the Which means Behind Newest Single")
On this unique interview, HAEYOON opens up about her transformative path as a solo artist, revealing the non-public experiences and feelings that led to her new single, “You Had been.”
HAEYOON is a gifted singer, lyricist, and musical actress, finest often known as the previous chief of the woman group Cherry Bullet. Since debuting on January 21, 2019, with the only album Let’s Play Cherry Bullet, she has made a major mark within the Ok-pop trade. Recognized for her dynamic stage presence and charming vocals, HAEYOON rapidly received the hearts of followers worldwide. Her journey in music has been formed by her participation in a number of survival exhibits, together with Produce 48 in 2018, V-1 in 2019, and GIRL’S RE:VERSE in 2023. Following the disbandment of Cherry Bullet in April 2024, HAEYOON lately stepped into the limelight as a soloist, showcasing her versatility and dedication to her craft.
As she embarks on this new chapter, HAEYOON warmly invitations her viewers to expertise her music, beginning along with her first digital single, “I Miss You Now,” launched on July 28, and her newest observe, “You Had been,” which dropped on September 24. This recent endeavor displays her private development and creative evolution. On this unique interview, HAEYOON opens up about her newest launch, her artistic course of, and the inspiration behind her music. Be a part of us as we delve into HAEYOON’s inspiring journey and uncover the fervour that fuels her artistry.
Hellokpop: Hello HAEYOON, it’s good to satisfy you! To start out, please introduce your self to our readers.
HAEYOON: Whats up, that is Haeyoon, who’s again with a solo track, “You Had been!”
HKP: Are you able to inform us slightly about your journey in music earlier than your solo debut? What impressed you to pursue a profession as a singer and lyricist?
HAEYOON: Earlier than my solo debut, I used to be in a lady group known as Cherry Bullet. At the moment, I believe I made music that was devoted to crew actions. Nevertheless, since I used to be a trainee, I used to be keen on composing and writing lyrics, so I wrote a number of songs with out letting anybody know. I believed, “What sort of track would go well with me?” I believe I grew to become keen on it whereas naturally fascinated by what sort of music I wish to do and what sort of story I wish to inform.
HKP: How do you suppose your earlier expertise in survival competitors exhibits and as a member of a lady group has formed you as a solo artist?
HAEYOON: The survival expertise and the woman group expertise had been an awesome studying expertise for me. After all, it helped me as an artist, nevertheless it was additionally an expertise that helped me develop so much as an individual, Park Hae Yoon. I believe private development and profession development are the identical. Since I’m the one doing the work, I believe the extra I develop, the extra it would assist me at work.
HKP: Congratulations on the discharge of your new digital single “You Had been!” How are you feeling about this new chapter in your solo profession?
HAEYOON: The only got here out quicker than I believed. I used to be initially considering of slowly getting ready and releasing it someday subsequent yr, however fortunately I acquired the prospect to launch a single like this!
I have a tendency to complete issues rapidly with out placing them off, so I believe the music got here out rapidly, identical to my persona. I plan to point out you my gradual development sooner or later.
HKP: What feelings or themes does “You Had been” discover, and the way do they relate to your private experiences?
HAEYOON: “You Had been” is previous tense. It’s known as an finish, a separation. In life, we inevitably expertise separation not directly. We really feel remorse, we really feel unhappy, we hate, however in the long run, we have now to simply accept that it’s an finish. It’s unhappy, however I can’t assist it. It’s pure. I’m saying that I imagine these experiences have made me extra mature. It’s my expertise. It’s everybody’s expertise!
HKP: Are you able to describe the songwriting course of for “You Had been” and what impressed the lyrics?
HAEYOON: Once I first acquired the observe, I attempted to jot down a brilliant love story. However regardless of how onerous I attempted, I couldn’t write it. My emotions had been difficult on the time. As an alternative of making an attempt to jot down a special story, I made a decision to only write as I felt, and that’s how I wrote “You Had been.” I felt refreshed after I put it out. As soon as I acquired began, it simply stored going easily.
HKP: In what methods does “You Had been” differ out of your earlier single, “I Miss You?”
HAEYOON: The earlier single, “I Miss You,” was a ballad, and “You Had been” is a R&B track, so it’s barely completely different. My followers additionally say that they didn’t know I may do R&B. I believe it’s a brand new problem for me, however I prefer it greater than I believed.
Additionally, the earlier single was a track written by a composer, however this single is completely different in that I wrote the lyrics and composed the track.
I additionally actually take pleasure in reinterpreting and singing songs which have already been written, so I had enjoyable recording “I Miss You,” however “You Had been” was a track that I wrote, so it was simpler to sing and I used to be capable of file it extra comfortably!
HKP: What do you hope listeners will really feel or suppose once they hear “You Had been” for the primary time?
HAEYOON: I believe music provides me some sort of inspiration. If I discover a melody or line of lyrics I like, I can hearken to all of it day. I hope that when listeners hearken to my songs, they really feel comforted not directly, empathize with others, recall their very own experiences, reminisce about them, take into consideration them, and really feel pure feelings.
HKP: Are you able to share any behind-the-scenes moments from the making of “You Had been” that had been significantly memorable for you?
HAEYOON: There’s no massive behind story, however I truly caught a chilly and was sick whereas recording. However I couldn’t postpone it as a result of my schedule. So I recorded whereas I used to be sick, however I’m so glad that the outcomes got here out effectively with out it being noticeable. The underside line is to take excellent care of your physique!
HKP: Trying again at your profession thus far, what have been probably the most rewarding moments for you?
HAEYOON: It’s onerous to say only one second. All of the moments after I was capable of make individuals comfortable and provides them pleasure and luxury whereas I used to be singing and acting on stage had been rewarding.
HKP: What are your future targets or aspirations as you proceed to develop your music profession?
HAEYOON: Since I’m doing it alone, there are numerous difficulties and there are numerous issues I don’t know effectively, so I wish to slowly and regularly safe them. It received’t be straightforward sooner or later, however I wish to proceed to develop and make music for a very long time.
HKP: What can followers anticipate from you sooner or later? Any upcoming initiatives or you possibly can tease?
HAEYOON: It’s onerous to say for certain but, however I nonetheless wish to create an area the place we are able to talk sometimes. Musically, I wish to come again with songs that present my colours little by little!
HKP: Lastly, please go away a message to your followers studying this.
HAEYOON: Thanks a lot in your unchanging love and help. I’ll proceed to work onerous to point out you good music and a great picture sooner or later. Have a contented fall whereas listening to the brand new track “You Had been.”
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