Leaving behind the name of the group GFRIEND, which has been called for seven years, SinB, Umji, and Eunbi (Eunha) have re-debuted as a new group called VIVIZ, named after each letter.

On February 9th, VIVIZ first unveiled the stage they had honed through a showcase to commemorate the release of their first mini album "Beam of Prism," expressing confidence, saying, "We prepared it with a mind of no regrets".

The album included seven songs, including the title song BOP BOP!, Fiesta, Tweet Tweet, Lemonade, Love You Like, and Mirror. In particular, BOP BOP! is a hybrid pop dance genre song that combines Latin rhythm and disco.

The color of VIVIZ, which stands out so much that SinB thought it was "just this song" after hearing the title song, will be clearly revealed.

The three, who faced the disbandment of the group in May last year, reunited as "VIVIZ" a combination of "VIVID" and "DAYS," which means "Clear". This contains a pledge to express one's own color proudly in the world.

Umji explained the color that VIVIZ would show, saying, "I wasn't sure what color would come out before we prepared for the three, but as we worked together, I realized, 'We are this color'".

GFRIEND, who had both musicality and performance skills, was such a fanatic group. VIVIZ members expressed their desire to show new sides that they had not shown as GFRIEND members.

Eunha said, "If GFRIEND did music that touched your heart and made you emotional, VIVIZ seems to be doing bouncy music that shook your body". I explained. Umji also commented, "We filled the vocal parts in a variety of ways and included trendy music in the album".

Above all, VIVIZ members emphasized that they had honed their minds to continue the love they received as GFRIEND members. Comparing VIVIZ to "career newcomers", they promised to become a group full of skills and passion.

Eunha said, "To set a good precedent, we worked hard to feedback each other and prepared". SinB said, "I had a lot of worries, but I said 'Let's do well' more than 'Let's work hard', and I overcame my worries with passion".

Meanwhile, VIVIZ's "Beam of Prism" will be released on various music sites at 6 p.m. today (February 9th).

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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