{"id":2342094,"date":"2026-03-23T14:01:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2342094"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:01:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:01:49","slug":"yuna-launches-solo-career-as-itzys-thats-a-no-no-performance-goes-viral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/yuna-launches-solo-career-as-itzys-thats-a-no-no-performance-goes-viral\/","title":{"rendered":"Yuna launches solo career as ITZY’s ‘That’s a No No’ performance goes viral"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Yuna of girl group ITZY poses for photos during a press conference for her solo debut EP, \u2033Ice Cream,\u2033 at Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole hotel in eastern Seoul on March 23. [NEWS1]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It may be the most well-timed solo debut for ITZY\u2019s Yuna. The youngest member of the girl group is launching her solo career just as the quintet is receiving renewed attention after its recent performance of \u201cThat\u2019s a No No\u201d (2020) went viral online.
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\u201cI\u2019m really grateful for \u2018That\u2019s a No No\u2019 regaining popularity,\u201d said Yuna during a press conference in eastern Seoul on Monday, ahead of the release of her solo EP, \u201cIce Cream.\u201d
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\u201cIt got hyped up right before my solo promotions,\u201d she continued. \u201cIt\u2019d be wonderful if listeners would give love to not only \u2018That\u2019s A No No\u2019 but also \u2018Ice Cream.\u2019\u201d
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A teaser image for \u2033Ice Cream,\u2033 THE solo debut track of girl group ITZY’s Yuna [JYP ENTERTAINMENT]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Set to be released at 6 p.m. on Monday, Yuna\u2019s first solo EP features four songs, including the title track, \u201cIce Cream,\u201d as well as B-sides \u201cB-Boy,\u201d \u201cBlue Maze\u201d and \u201cHyper Dream.\u201d
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The title track is a bubbly pop song, and its music video leans into cheeky, bright\u00a0visuals, with Yuna appearing in blond wigs and frozen poses to mimic the nature of ice cream.
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Yuna of girl group ITZY poses for photos during a press conference for her solo debut EP, \u2033Ice Cream,\u2033 at Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole hotel in eastern Seoul on March 23. [YONHAP]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s a good song to listen to in the spring,\u201d Yuna said. She remembered how the melody had immediately hooked her, leading her to imagine how the song would look on stage.
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Yuna, who debuted as part of ITZY under JYP Entertainment in 2019, is the second member of the group to go solo, after leader Yeji launched her solo career in March last year.
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ITZY, known for its high-energy performances and solid live vocals, has recently found itself in the spotlight again. Its performance of \u201cThat\u2019s a No No,\u201d a B-side in the group\u2019s second EP \u201cIT\u2019z ME\u201d (2020), from February \u2014 during its \u201cTunnel Vision\u201d world tour \u2014 went viral for its synchronized choreography and distinctive dance moves. A practice video for the song topped Korea\u2019s chart for most popular music-related videos
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Yuna of girl group ITZY poses for photos during a press conference for her solo debut EP, \u2033Ice Cream,\u2033 at Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole hotel in eastern Seoul on March 23. [NEWS1]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Standing at a new start line, Yuna admitted that she is as nervous as she is excited.
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\u201cI feel the pressure of launching a solo album seven years after my debut, but I still really want to do this right,\u201d she said.
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A concept photo for \u201cIce Cream,\u201d the solo debut EP by Yuna of girl group ITZY [JYP ENTERTAINMENT]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWhile preparing this album, I learned that I have a perfectionist side of me,\u201d Yuna shared while recalling the past few months, during which she actively participated in shaping the album\u2019s creative direction. \u201cI sometimes felt so confident, but other times so small. During those moments, I wrote in my journal to better recognize my emotions.\u201d
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Yuna also said that standing on her own made her miss her bandmates, who have supported her and even sent snack trucks during the \u201cIce Cream\u201d music video shoot.
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\u201cThanks to Yeji, who had such a wonderful solo debut, I was able to take on a new challenge as well,\u201d she said. Yuna apparently watched Yeji\u2019s solo performances as references while preparing for her solo promotions.
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Park Jin-young, the founder of JYP Entertainment, also offered his support, she said.
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\u201cHe told me not to get injured and to finish promoting [the EP] in good health.\u201d
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With hopes of establishing herself as a solo artist, Yuna said she wants the album to bring a smile to her listeners\u2019 faces.
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\u201cMy wish is for \u2018Ice Cream\u2019 to be an album that makes people smile,\u201d Yuna said. \u201cEven when you feel down after not sleeping well or when the weather isn\u2019t nice, I hope thinking of \u2018Ice Cream\u2019 can make you smile.\u201d
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A concept photo for \u201cIce Cream,\u201d the solo debut EP by Yuna of girl group ITZY [JYP ENTERTAINMENT]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

BY SHIN HA-NEE [[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>]<\/div>\n