ITZY Plays for 'Gold': K-Pop Artists Talk New EP and Performance as a Full Group

ITZY sat down with The Hollywood Reporter for an exclusive interview to talk about their latest EP, Gold, and the thrill of performing as a full group.

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ITZY Plays for 'Gold': K-Pop Artists Talk New EP and Performance as a Full Group
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As they continue to solidify their place in the global music scene, the members took time out to look back on their artistic journey, the meaning of their new music, and their bond as a team.

Embracing New Sounds

With Gold, ITZY looks for new ears for the sounds while staying true to their energetic style. The EP has a mix of genres on it, illustrating the growth of the artists themselves. Each song is designed to stay in the heart of listeners, in this case carrying empowerment and self-confidence themes which have been at the center of the ITZY message since day one.

Member Yeji said, "We wanted to make music that not only makes the listener want to dance but lifts people up, too."
'*Gold is about embracing the person you are and shining in your own unique way."

Performance as a Whole Group

One of the most exciting moments in this interview was the eagerness shown by the members on finally having the opportunity to present themselves on the same stage again. Everybody is indeed excited after the fragmented years of solo activities and projects that everyone had to be dealt with. "There's something really special about being back together and sharing our music with our fans," Ryujin explained. "It feels like home.".

As members, it is from this perspective that the acts, as a whole group, can express their identity. Their shows would then therefore be much more dramatic.
With energetic choreography and enthralling performances, ITZY sets out to make these experiences unforgettable for their audience.

Connection with Fans

The bond that ITZY shares with its fanbase, known as MIDZY, is something they tend to focus the most on. The members expressed how important their connection is with the fans and prompted them to their level by saying it strengthens them to push harder for their creative boundaries. "We feel so grateful for our fans' support," Lia said. "It inspires us to work harder and create music that resonates with them."

ITZY prepared to celebrate promotions related to Gold with the group itself as well as its fans through various live performances and online communication.

As ITZY enters this journey with Gold, they look forward to the developments of the artists and to become even higher than the rest in achieving more heights to their career. Authenticity and creativity come out as unique elements in the competitive K-pop landscape, and they are determined to leave marks.
"We're just getting started," Chaeryeong said. "We can't wait to share more of our music and experiences with everyone."

With Gold, ITZY will again return to thousands of ears with their energetic sounds, along with riveting performances. As the K-pop stars embrace this important time in performing as a complete group, they stay on their aim and mission: to inspire them towards improvement. Here's to a greater future, for sure-this is ITZY, breaking up the music world with an unstoppable powerful force. ITZY will have fans sailing through excitement while viewing them shine more brightly than ever.

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