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[NEWS] 261104 - Yuju interview with MNH Part 1: Yuju on a GFRIEND reunion: “I think the possibility is always open” An interview with Yuju, who recently returned with her 4th mini album 'file. 07', was held at the MHN headquarters. During her time with GFRIEND, Yuju was responsible for the powerful high notes in hit songs such as Glass Bead, Me Gustas Tu and Rough, earning nicknames such as "power vocalist" and "high-note fairy". Reflecting on her role in the group, she said: "My vocals definitely had a specific role within the team. Regardless of what kind of song we received, I was usually given the parts that needed to be the most impactful, the parts where the spotlight had to shine directly on me. So back then, strength and power were important." GFRIEND reunited as a complete group last year to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary and reconnect with their fans. When asked about the possibility of another reunion, Yuju responded cautiously: "That's something that requires consideration and decisions from all six members, so I can't say here whether we will or won't do it." However, she emphasised that the possibility remains open. "Still, we're always keeping the door open. It's not as though we've completely come to an end and we also got to show everyone that chemistry once again during our 10th anniversary. I believe the possibility is always there and we occasionally talk about these things among the members." Even now that she is pursuing a solo career, many people still remember her as the "high-note fairy". However, Yuju said there isn't a significant gap between what she wants to show as a solo artist and what the public expects from her. "Whatever you do, there will always be people who like it and people who don't. You might do something thinking that's what the public wants but their reaction might be different. On the other hand, you might think that only you will like something but it could receive a great response." She explained, "I think when I release music that I genuinely like and feel confident about, people end up liking it too." She added, "Even when I build an album around emotions, I don't abandon the powerful parts of my vocals. I try to carry all of those qualities with me." In particular, recalling her early days as a rookie, she said: "Back then, everyone was putting so much energy into their performances because we were in a position where we needed to stand out even to just one more person. I also focused on creating ad-libs that weren't even originally there. Now, I think I need to combine that kind of energy with a more mature vocal style." GFRIEND's songs continue to be talked about even today for their wistful melodies and lyrics that capture the beauty of the Korean language. When asked when she notices the group's lasting popularity, Yuju said: "I feel it all the time. Thankfully, our songs are still played quite often on the streets and they're frequently used as entrance music for people appearing on variety shows and comedy programmes." She continued proudly: "When I meet younger artists who debuted recently at broadcasting stations, many of them tell me things like, 'I used to cover your songs' or 'I auditioned with that song'. That's another moment when I really feel it, and I'm grateful." When asked which GFRIEND song she would like to perform on her current programme, ‘The Listen: The Season We Stayed’, she chose Me Gustas Tu. "Actually, it's an upbeat dance song but the lyrics are very lyrical and sentimental. I think if we changed the accompaniment to an acoustic arrangement, those beautiful lyrics would really come to life." Among GFRIEND's bside tracks, she picked Gone with the wind, You are my star and Luv Star, expressing her affection for the songs. "When we're busking, we tend to perform songs that people are likely to recognise so we don't get many opportunities to perform B-sides. But there are quite a lot of songs that I think would sound great acoustically." 🔗naver.me/xTy2Z8fX #GFRIEND #YUJU @YUJU_atarea