Now a married woman and mother... Baek A-yeon, the emotional sniper who beat BTS and TWICE [Choi Hye-jin's Latte]

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[Editor’s Note] Reporter Choi Hye-jin introduces hit songs she used to listen to during her "Latte" days 10 years ago.

Although she is now married, the K-pop scene in the spring of 10 years ago was led by singer Baek A-yeon.

On May 24, 2016, Baek A-yeon's digital single "So-so" was released.

"So-so" expresses the desire to revive the love cells that don't make one's heart race even after meeting a man. It honestly conveys the feelings of singles who don't expect a love like in a drama but still want to be in love.

In particular, Baek A-yeon participated directly in writing the lyrics, adding authenticity, while her simple yet emotional vocals further elevated the song's atmosphere.

At the time, many listeners resonated with the realistic lyrics of "So-so." Capturing the emotions of ordinary youth who had lost their excitement rather than a glamorous love story, the song received a strong response from female fans in their 10s to 30s. Baek A-yeon's signature comfortable vocal tone also amplified the song's charm.

This response translated into impressive digital music chart performance. Baek A-yeon, who had written a reverse-hit legend with "If You Were Going to Do This, Don't Do It" in 2015, once again proved her strength as a digital music powerhouse through "So-so."

She also made her presence felt on music shows. On June 5, 2016, Baek A-yeon took first place on SBS's "Inkigayo." At the time, the first-place contenders included BTS's "Fire" and AOA's "Good Luck," leading to fierce competition.

Holding the trophy close, Baek A-yeon shared her thoughts: "Thank you to the JYP family. Thank you to my beloved family and fans. I love you." Later, during the encore performance, she shed tears of emotion, revealing her overwhelming feelings.

The digital music chart performance was also dazzling. On Melon's comprehensive weekly chart for the fourth week of May 2016 (May 23–29), "So-so" reached number one. Number two was TWICE's "Cheer Up," and number three was Urban Zakapa's "I Don't Love You."

Even among the top groups of the time, Baek A-yeon held onto the top spot. "So-so" remains her representative song, still remembered in many people's playlists to this day.

Meanwhile, Baek A-yeon married a non-celebrity in August 2023 and gave birth to a daughter the following year.

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