[Exclusive Interview] Shin Jiyoon Helps Turn Heartbreak into Strength

How would you describe your new single “Did you love me” to people who haven’t heard it yet?

Exciting dance music that defeats sadness, a remedy for falling in love with yourself, far from toxic relationships.

Your music has such a fun, girly pop energy – how do you want listeners to feel when they hear this song?

When you’re feeling sad, tired, or lonely, I hope my songs can give you strength! And if you’re stuck with a red flag partner, I hope my music gives you the courage to walk away.

What’s your favorite lyric from “Did you love me” and why does it stand out to you?

Definitely “You swan, he’s a frog.”

Because I’ve seen my friends cry over guys who didn’t deserve them, and I always told them: ‘You’re worth so much more.’ 

I feel like ‘You swan, he’s a frog’ line carries that message.

How do you choose which outfits and styling to match the girly pop concept of your music?

All the outfits for my performances and music videos are ones I personally pick and style myself. I spend days digging through the internet for inspo, shopping, trying things on, mixing and matching, and finally wearing the outfit I like the most. The process is so exhausting that I wish I had a stylist to help me out. Haha!

Do you have any fun behind-the-scenes stories from filming the music video?

Because the schedule was tight, there weren’t many fun moments to share, but still, I’m happy to tell you a little about it. All the scenes in the music video were shot in a single studio. So, all the different set-ups for various scenes were in one place. And since my cousin was the art director, I felt much more comfortable and happy.

Do you have a message to your fans? 

Thank you for cheering me on~

Stay hydrated and rest well today!

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