Seoul: Yuna, a member of K-pop girl group ITZY, expressed her desire to fill her individual album with her "bright and natural" energy as she embarked on her first-ever solo project after a seven-year career in the K-pop industry. The youngest member of the five-member girl group is set to release her debut EP, "Ice Cream," at 6 p.m., making her the second ITZY member to pursue a solo career following Yeji.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Yuna, 22, shared her thoughts on her solo debut during a press conference at a Seoul hotel just hours before the release. She acknowledged the dual feelings of pressure and desire to debut as a solo artist, especially after witnessing Yeji's successful solo venture, which inspired her to work diligently on her project.

Yuna revealed that the process of preparing the album allowed her to grow creatively. She discussed the challenges of filling an entire song with her voice in a dynamic manner and how striving to make it more colorful and expressive became an opportunity for personal growth.

Initially, Yuna faced fear and uncertainty about going solo. However, she discovered new aspects of herself that gave her courage during the preparation process. She identified herself as more passionate and nearly perfectionist than she had previously realized.

In group activities, Yuna often followed the collective decisions, but while working on her album, she became more assertive and passionate about her ideas, which even surprised her. The four-track EP's title track, "Ice Cream," is an upbeat bubblegum pop song that encourages listeners to savor sweet moments before they disappear.

The EP also features "B-Boy," capturing a free-spirited mood; "Blue Maze," a soft, dreamy track about the depth of love; and "Hyper Dream," a dramatic piece layered with vibrant sounds inviting listeners into a fantasy world. Reflecting on her career, Yuna admitted that her perfectionism sometimes led her to overlook precious moments with her group members during album preparations.

She compared her new release to "sugar-sweet ice cream," expressing her hope that the album brings smiles to listeners' faces. Describing it as "a good album for spring," Yuna invited fans to make it their daily commute pick and hoped to be seen as a capable artist in her own right.