K-pop singer Minzy on new song Teamo, going solo after 2NE1 and learning to love herself
- Following the release of her latest single in June, Minzy opens up about her early career with girl group 2NE1 and her new direction as a solo artist
- She admits that friendship is something she has struggled with for much of her life, but now she’s in a better place and actively trying to enjoy herself
As a teenager in 2009, South Korean singer Minzy debuted as one-quarter of what would become the hugely influential K-pop girl group 2NE1. Five years after parting ways with the act due to mental health struggles, she is focused on loving herself and spreading that love to the people around her while releasing music on her own terms.
“I think being a solo artist is a new experience for me, a new chapter of Minzy,” she says, later joking that the book of her life could maybe be named “Minzy’s Adventure”.
The 27-year-old’s latest song, Teamo, was released in June. The Latin-infused dance track was inspired by her relationship with fans, especially her supporters in Latin America who she’s enjoyed connecting with via online fan meetings during the pandemic, and is an expression of her love for them.
“My fans have always protected me and supported me. I can feel it, I can see it. As a singer, I want to respond to them through my music. I am trying to express my sincere thanks and loving heart to them,” she says.
The song is meant not only for her fans, but also those who support her on a more intimate, personal level, including her close friends and family. “The people around me give me the power to stand up. Everyone is really stressed nowadays, thanks to the state of the world and the pandemic. But I hope people can get energy while dancing with me. And know that I love them. ”
