Oh Yu-jin: "Bleached hair nine times for new song 'What Are You Doing, Fox?' to transform like an idol" [Interview ①]

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Singer Oh Yu-jin returned with her new song "What Are You Doing, Fox?" and showcased a unique charm.

Recently, Oh Yu-jin held an interview about the new song "What Are You Doing, Fox?" at the StarNews office in Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Released on the 21st of last month, "What Are You Doing, Fox?" is a Synth-Pop track inspired by the traditional Korean children's song "Fox, Fox, What Are You Doing?". With its catchy melody and lyrics, combined with Oh Yu-jin’s signature clear vocals, it created a distinctive atmosphere. Producer Ddol-i Park, known for creating numerous hit songs including SISTAR's "Alone," participated in production to enhance the song's quality.

For Oh Yu-jin, who released a new song after nine months, this promotion was a series of new experiences in many ways. She said, "I had many new experiences while preparing for the new song. It’s been nine months since I released an album, and this time I appeared on music shows and released a music video, so it felt even more meaningful."

Especially for Oh Yu-jin, who has been active as a trot singer, performing on music shows alongside idol singers was a unique experience. She remarked, "Performing on music shows with idols created a very different atmosphere from trot, so I tried to adapt. We did many challenges too. Since we had to prepare the stage and split our time for challenges, it was overwhelming," she laughed.

Taking on a new genre also brought significant pressure. Oh Yu-jin shared, "When I first received the song, I doubted whether I could do it. I was scared and afraid. But after recording and preparing the album, my confidence gradually grew. As I prepared, I became convinced that 'I am someone who can do this.'"

This challenge required courage even for Oh Yu-jin herself. She said, "Challenging various genres was scary in itself. However, I started with the thought, 'If not me, then who would sing this song?'"

Just as much effort went into her physical transformation as her musical change. For this promotion, Oh Yu-jin actively pursued visual changes to present a style different from her previous trot activities.

She explained, "In the past, I mostly wore neat styles, but this time I wanted to show an idol-like look, so I bleached my hair nine times. I also dieted and managed myself diligently. Although my weight didn't change drastically, I lost about 4–5 kilograms. I put a lot of effort into visible aspects. Even deleted food delivery apps," she revealed.

However, "What Are You Doing, Fox?" was not entirely an unfamiliar challenge for Oh Yu-jin. She explained that the song allowed her to highlight her charm while presenting a new side of herself.

Oh Yu-jin stated, "If it had been a completely idol-style song like my previous 'After School Excitement,' it might have been harder. But this time, I could express my opinions, and it wasn't entirely an idol-like feel, so I thought it was a good song to showcase my charm. Therefore, I was able to prepare more smoothly."

Although there were concerns due to the comeback after nine months and the addition of a new genre, the positive response from fans and the public gave Oh Yu-jin further confidence. She shared her feelings after completing the promotion: "It was an album I worried about a lot, but many people liked it, so I feel happy that it ended well. I feel relieved that I successfully concluded this new challenge."

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