"I Will Uphold Korean Marriage Customs" Jung Eun-ji Proves Her Clear High Notes with 'Summer, I' — Support from 10cm and Jeokjae [Comprehensive]

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Apink member and singer Jung Eun-ji has returned with a new album that captures the refreshing coolness of summer and the depth of love. Having personally participated in songwriting, she showcases her growth as a singer-songwriter through this album.

Recently, Jung Eun-ji held an listening event to commemorate the release of her fifth mini-album 'Summer, I'.

On that day, she said, "Fans kept asking when the album would come out, so I worked on it with gratitude for their patience." She added, "I never thought my songwriting skills were outstanding, but thanks to your support, the album was released. It's an album where question marks and exclamation points coexist — 'Have I grown a little?'"

'Summer, I' is an album that portrays the emotions of love through various genres reminiscent of summer, filled with the most brilliant moments of emotion. In particular, it symbolizes Jung Eun-ji's identity as someone born in summer and was recorded as her most authentic season and music.

Jung Eun-ji explained, "Since this album is released in August, and I was born in summer, I wondered what word could symbolize that, so I named it 'Summer, I.' Because my sensibility is embedded within it, I am included in the album. It sounds like a story about Jung Eun-ji."

The title track 'Wave' began with the thought, "What kind of lover am I?" It reflects on every moment where love has lingered and expresses Jung Eun-ji's wish for listeners to love music, the world, and themselves one day more.

Jung Eun-ji said, "I was deeply concerned about what kind of love story would resonate with fans when thinking of seasonal feelings. I struggled with whether to go the 'Skyward' route or emphasize my high-note capabilities, but ultimately decided to focus on what I truly enjoy and express it well."

This song holds special significance because Jung Eun-ji personally handled the arrangement from start to finish. She stated, "When we think of summer, we think of refreshment, didn't we? I wanted to create a song that feels like 'How high can this go?' My intention was clearly to give listeners a sense of pleasure. I hope it doesn't backfire. I will try to uphold Korean marriage customs once again — just like 'GOLDEN'."

This album includes a total of seven tracks, featuring the title song 'Wave,' along with 'No Fight,' 'Linguni,' 'Follow the Wind,' 'I Don't Think We'll Meet Again,' 'Romantic Party,' and 'Where Love Once Passed.' Not only did Jung Eun-ji produce all the songs, but singers 10cm, Jeokjae, and SoSoobin also provided support to complete a diverse soundscape.

The love depicted in this album by Jung Eun-ji is not mere excitement. She said, "I believe love is something we do despite everything." She continued, "Taking care of someone and expressing one's feelings can sometimes be bothersome, but doing so anyway is what love is." She added, "'Wave' represents a love that has already jumped into the ocean rather than just stepping in. I wanted to express someone swimming deeper within love. I aimed to convey the sentiment 'Even if swallowed, I won't let go.'"

As Apink celebrates its 15th anniversary and Jung Eun-ji continues her journey as an actress, she is also approaching another dream: becoming a singer-songwriter. She describes herself as a "growth character."

She remarked, "I feel like I'm growing little by little, even if subtly. Even at this very moment, I am still growing, and I think I will keep learning until the end. Before Apink's 15th anniversary, we have already achieved so much. I used to imagine myself standing in front of a microphone, but now I find myself standing there with my members. Perhaps fulfilling my dream of becoming a singer-songwriter is another step forward. Preparing for this album seems to have given me more courage."

Above all, the greatest strength in this project came from the support of those around her. Jung Eun-ji said, "When I expressed my desire to create such songs through this album, everyone supported me both emotionally and materially. I even wondered if I deserved such deep emotion. It made me feel like 'I have lived without doing anything wrong.'"

The reactions from Apink members were also exceptional. Jung Eun-ji shared, "My members told me they noticed how much care each of them put into this, and it made me feel so good. All my members loved it."

Jung Eun-ji will meet fans on September 12–13 through the concert 'Summer, I.' During this performance, audiences can expect to experience the refreshing atmosphere of her new album as well as revisit Jung Eun-ji's past music. She hinted, "If I were to spoil it, I plan to showcase the coolness of summer. You will be able to see the old Jung Eun-ji."

Finally, she said, "I was so happy while working on this project. Every moment is memorable. Already, I feel like I have everything. Through my songs, I hope summer becomes even cooler for everyone."

Meanwhile, Jung Eun-ji's fifth mini-album 'Summer, I' will be released at 6 p.m. on the 7th via various online music platforms.

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