Meet NINA: The Rising Star of K-Pop

NINA: A New Sensation in K-Pop

NINA, a talented K-Pop artist, is ready to make her debut with a mini-album titled Never Afraid. With her distinctive voice, impressive performance skills, and fluency in three languages, NINA is poised to become a global star. In an exclusive interview, NINA shared her journey and excitement about her upcoming debut.

#### A Year-Long Preparation

Originating from China, NINA moved to South Korea last year, driven by her dream of becoming a K-Pop singer. At just 20 years old, she devoted herself to rigorous training, spending countless hours in practice to prepare for this momentous occasion. Reflecting on her journey, NINA shared, “The past year flew by in the blink of an eye, and I’m thrilled and excited about finally debuting.”

#### Title Track: ‘Freeze!’

NINA’s title track, Freeze!, serves as a powerful declaration of her entry into the K-Pop scene. This upbeat anthem features energetic performances and trendy sounds that set the stage for her musical journey. The accompanying music video showcases NINA’s unique storytelling abilities through stylish visuals and creative direction.

##### Behind the Scenes of ‘Freeze!’

Speaking about her first music video, NINA expressed her delight, saying, “I loved seeing the different sides of myself. Normally, I’m quite reserved, but in the video, I appear vibrant and cool.” She highlighted the visually striking motifs involving ice, mirrors, and glass, emphasizing these as key elements in her music video.

#### More Than Just the Title Track

While Freeze! is the star of her album, NINA holds special affection for the other tracks, particularly Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. This song was a top contender for the title track and resonates with NINA’s favorite musical genre: R&B. She boasts, “The melody is catchy, and it beautifully showcases my favorite R&B traits.”

#### Recording Challenges

For NINA, recording the tracks involved both excitement and challenges, especially with her title song. “I wanted to bring energy to my singing, so I enjoyed the recording process, even though it was challenging at first due to Korean pronunciation,” she recalled. Her determination was evident as she honed her skills to ensure she sounded natural to a Korean audience.

#### The Road to Stardom

Despite a challenging year, NINA remains optimistic and reflects maturity beyond her years. “I knew from the start that I’d face hardships chasing my dream, but every day spent practicing was worthwhile,” she said with a confident smile.

NINA’s love for R&B began in her middle school days, influenced by the positive responses at school festivals. This passion later fueled her ambition to attend training classes during vacations, leading her back to South Korea.

#### Supportive Family

Remarkably, NINA’s family has been supportive throughout, with her mother’s encouragement pushing her forward. “My mom was thrilled about my debut, and I could feel her excitement echo mine,” NINA fondly remarked.

#### What’s Next for NINA?

As NINA eagerly awaits her debut performance, she admits to feeling more excitement than nerves. “I want every stage and album to show my growing skills and progress,” she shared. Her long-term aspiration is to independently produce an R&B album, inspired by her idol Ariana Grande.

#### A New Chapter

NINA’s debut album consists of four songs, including Freeze!, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, No Doubt, and One Spot. Each track explores themes of excitement, self-doubt, and unwavering determination, brought to life by the skilled production of Robin from YG Entertainment.

In NINA’s own words, she’s committed to becoming “a confident and skilled artist remembered by the public.” With a rich blend of talent and ambition, NINA’s future in K-Pop looks promising.