ITZY’s Lia Reflects on Journey with JYP Entertainment

Lia of ITZY Shares Gratitude Towards JYP Entertainment

On the latest episode of the YouTube series ‘Yong Tarot,’ Lia from the popular K-Pop group ITZY made a solo appearance to discuss her journey and insights gained over the years. With a career now spanning seven years, Lia took this opportunity to express her heartfelt appreciation for her agency, JYP Entertainment.

Reflecting on her debut anniversary, Lia shared her thoughts during a candid conversation with host Lee Yong-jin while discovering what the tarot cards predicted for her future. The cards revealed the incredible harmony and strong teamwork of ITZY, a truth that has resonated in the group’s work and personal interactions.

Lia mentioned, “Shooting the new album trailer overseas proved to be challenging, but the result was exceptionally satisfying. It reminded me of how dedicated everyone at the company is to supporting us.” Her words highlighted the mutual respect and hard work shared between the members and JYP Entertainment.

MC Lee Yong-jin admired Lia’s maturity, commenting, “It’s inspiring to see someone at the seven-year mark already understanding the value of collective effort.” He expressed admiration for her growth and the wisdom she has gained, likening it to the realization that success truly becomes a group effort over time.

Returning to discuss relations within ITZY, Lia emphasized the harmonious atmosphere, noting, “While we may occasionally have emotional insights, major conflicts are rare as everyone tends to be more sensitive to each other’s feelings.” This sense of compassion and understanding is evident in their successful collaborations.

ITZY’s New Album Release and Future Prospects

On November 9th, ITZY held a press conference at the Sofitel Ambassador Hotel in Songpa, Seoul, to mark the release of their new mini-album ‘Girls Will Be Girls.’ The press event symbolized the group’s official return to the music scene with new aspirations and energies.

Chaeryeong, another ITZY member, conveyed her disbelief about reaching the stage of discussing possible contract renewals, “It’s hard to believe we’re already discussing re-signing with our company, but we’re in negotiations and hope to share good news soon.” Alongside their current album promotions, the group is optimistic about future collaborations with JYP.

The new album features a variety of tracks including the title song ‘Girls Will Be Girls,’ alongside other songs such as ‘Kiss & Tell,’ ‘Locked N Loaded,’ ‘Promise,’ and ‘Walk.’ These tracks showcase ITZY’s versatility and the fresh creative direction they’re heading in.

With Lia’s recent comments and the warm dynamic within the group, many speculate that the atmosphere speaks positively towards ongoing negotiations with JYP Entertainment. ITZY continues to thrive in the K-Pop industry, and fans eagerly await the success of their latest creative endeavors.