The group izna successfully shared their feelings after a whirlwind comeback after 4 months.

izna (Mai, Bang Ji-min, Yoon Ji-yoon, Coco, Yoo Sa-rang, Choi Jung-eun, Jung Se-bi) is a girl group that emerged through the debut survival show 'I-LAND 2', and their team name embodies a bold confidence and conviction that anytime, anywhere, and anything will soon be defined as ‘me’. They embarked on a challenge towards a new world, breaking through their limits and fears with their mini-album 'N/a' released on Nov. 25 last year.

With their debut album, izna entered the top 10 on the iTunes top album charts in 14 countries worldwide, achieving first place on the Japanese Apple Music K-pop album ranking and Rakuten Music ranking. They made a rapid comeback after 4 months, releasing their first digital single 'SIGN' on the 31st of last month.

izna's speedy comeback came with confidence. The new song 'SIGN' is a dance genre track characterized by its catchy melody and sensuous lyrics, conveying courage and conviction to express love as a clear signal. It symbolizes that only when one listens to the signals within oneself, can love and dreams be seized.

Proving their limitless musical potential, izna showcased a vibrant capability to absorb yet another diverse concept and demonstrated significant growth. They not only made it into the upper ranks of major domestic music sites like Melon and Genie upon release, but also ranked 2nd in the Spotify Japan rising chart, 2nd in Amazon Digital Music singles popularity, and 3rd in the iTunes K-Pop top songs list, making their mark in major Japanese charts. After winning their first music broadcast on SBS M 'The Show', they also celebrated achieving 1st place on 'ENA K-Pop up Chart Show'.

Having achieved musical growth, individual member capabilities, and overall success, we met with izna after completing their 'SIGN' activities to chat.

Here is a Q&A following izna's activity wrap-up.

Q. You successfully concluded your comeback activities. What are your thoughts?

Choi Jung-eun: I was really confident that the fans would love it, so I was very excited while preparing for this activity. I'm grateful and happy that the fans really enjoyed it. We achieved good results, like winning 1st place on 'The Show', where Se-bi is active as an MC, and it feels rewarding and happy that we are slowly fulfilling the goals we spoke about before our activities.

Bang Ji-min: I was happy to have a quick comeback after finishing our debut activities to meet the fans, and I felt that what we talked about was truly happening. I really wanted to achieve 1st place in this music broadcast, and this activity feels memorable because we managed to do that.

Coco: During our debut activity, I was nervous and anxious on stage, but this time it felt different. I felt a bit more relaxed, engaging with the fans, and showing our charms during this activity.

Q. While it was an activity that yielded results, was there any pressure since it was a rapid comeback after 4 months?

Choi Jung-eun: All of us were waiting for the comeback. 3-4 months is long if you think about it, and short if you don’t. But we felt each day was precious, making it feel longer. So, we hoped for an earlier comeback, and it seems we showcased everything without any regrets.

Q. During this activity, what were the moments you felt most excited or nervous?

Jung Se-bi: I was really excited while getting styled before the pre-recording. I was thinking about meeting the fans again and standing on stage, making that day unforgettable. We did about three pre-recordings, and while monitoring, I noticed I was smiling so brightly that I looked happy. The song was sentimental, and I needed to maintain the atmosphere, but it was such a happy day that I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed.

Mai: The moment just before we were announced as 'The Show Choice' on SBS M was the most nerve-wracking. I was surprised when we were nominated last time, but this time I was holding my breath more as I waited for the announcement.

Q. By the way, Se-bi presented the 1st place trophy directly on 'The Show' where you are currently active as an MC?

Jung Se-bi: I didn't know the results beforehand. I had to speak, but my hands and voice were trembling. I was very nervous, but I was so happy to present the trophy to my unnis and celebrate the joy of achieving 1st place together. The fans were in tears, making it a truly unforgettable moment.

Q. You mentioned in a pre-comeback interview that you wanted to achieve 1st place, and it came true as you spoke.

Yoo Sa-rang: The things we mentioned in the interview before our comeback are steadily coming true. 'SIGN' made it to the Melon HOT 100, and within 30 days of release, it seemed to have reached almost single-digit ranking. I was so happy, and I hope what I said during the interview about wanting to receive the rookie award by the end of the year comes true.

Q. This activity for 'SIGN', marked by achieving what you spoke of, how would you like to express it?

Yoo Sa-rang: I want to say it was happiness. I was incredibly happy while preparing for the comeback and had a strong desire to show it to the fans quickly. During our first pre-recording, even though it was early morning, it was such a joy to perform on stage with the fans. During our debut, I felt like we only showed what we had prepared, but in this activity, we truly showed our happy selves on every stage, engaging with the fans.

Jung Se-bi: I would express this as an activity that made us more excited about the future. We have achieved the goals we set this time. I'm really looking forward to what we'll achieve next with the members and the fans. I also want to mention it was an activity of growth. I want to continue showing our growth, and we have been saying we prepared diligently to showcase our growth, and it seems that message was well conveyed during the activity. While monitoring the stage, I felt that we truly did grow, which made me proud.

<To be continued in interview②.>

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