Bold teens who rejected modifiers and role models... OURBIRTHDAY, will it continue JYP's success lineage? [Star Scene] [Comprehensive]

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Girl group OURBIRTHDAY boldly declared its debut, aiming to win rookie awards with only their own name and color.

On the 19th, a debut showcase for OURBIRTHDAY's first single 'Our Birthday' was held at Hannam-dong Blue Square WON Banking Hall in Seoul Yongsan-gu. The group consists of seven members: Gu Cho-rok, Shin Hye-won, Jo Hye-jin, Yu, Baby, Archilaya, and Kirara.

OURBIRTHDAY is a seven-member global girl group under INNIT Entertainment, a subsidiary label of JYP Entertainment, known as the 'home of girl groups.' They are rookies debuting about four years after NMIXX's launch. The team name reflects their ambition to infuse energy that enjoys every moment like it's everyone's birthday and redefine ordinary days with their unique colors. The members' average age is 17.8 years.

In particular, leader Jo Hye-jin has already made a name for herself before debut by appearing on Mnet's 'Street Dance Girls Fighter 2' and securing first place in the finals of KBS 2TV's 'The Ddandara.'

On this day, unlike other members, Jo Hye-jin had already gained recognition before debut and took on the role of leader. She stated, "I've been class president for a long time, and the members have trusted and supported me greatly, so I feel less burdened as a leader." She added, "I felt that JYP seniors' famous performances and expectations for our team would be high, and since we did a pre-debut, we discussed among ourselves to push harder together. We will work even harder to repay the public's response," expressing her bold debut sentiments.

She continued, "JYP seniors are amazing, and being called the first girl group in four years means there is no way there wouldn't be pressure. That's why we're working even harder."

Archilaya also expressed the burden of being a 'JYP rookie girl group.' She said, "With so many excellent seniors around, it would be a lie to say there's no pressure at all. But I want to turn that pressure into positive motivation and work harder to show great performances and OURBIRTHDAY's unique charm."

Yu mentioned Park Jin-young PD's advice. He said, "Park Jin-young PD told us that it's most important for all members to get along well. Even when our opinions overlap, we respect and consider each other, speak honestly, and are working hard to continue activities for a long time."

Typical rookie idols often use flattering modifiers to make themselves known to the public as soon as they debut. However, OURBIRTHDAY sincerely expressed their desire to be called only by their team name.

Gu Cho-rok confessed, "Our strength lies in the energy of all seven members and our distinctive performances. Since we have our own signature genre, our goal is to showcase the unique personality and performances that only we can offer through it and forge our own path. Rather than being remembered for flattering modifiers, we want to be remembered as OURBIRTHDAY."

They also have no role models. When asked about their role model, Shin Hye-won replied, "JYP Entertainment has many girl group seniors, right? They are all amazing, and with deep respect, we are working hard to move forward. So there are many people who could be our role models. It would be difficult to pick just one, but in today's afternoon debut show at 7 p.m., NMIXX seniors gave us a lot of advice and encouragement."

She reiterated, "Since we respect so many seniors, it would be hard to specify any one as a role model," holding back on the topic of role models.

Finally, Jo Hye-jin shared her specific goals or achievements she hopes to accomplish after debut: "We will work hard to win rookie awards. Through many stages, we want to move forward with our unique personality and charm."

'Our Birthday' will be released on the 19th at 6 p.m. through various online music platforms.

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