[Exclusive]Kiof Bell: "Age 22 is a time of contemplation and wandering; I am listening to the voice of my heart" [★StarNews 22nd Anniversary Interview ①]

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• StarNews 22nd Anniversary Commemorative Interview

"I think age 22 is a period of contemplation and wandering."

Born in 2004, KISS OF LIFE member Bell turned 22 this year. Since her debut, Bell has been running nonstop, and now she finds herself spending time reflecting seriously on her own identity, music, and future direction.

StarNews, celebrating its 22nd anniversary, recently conducted an interview with Bell. On that day, Bell said, "I think this will be a time when I listen to the voice of my heart," calmly reflecting on her current state.

Bell remarked, "It's hard to believe I've turned 22 this year, and it's also hard to believe that StarNews has reached its 22nd anniversary. Since we have shared so much together, I want to express my congratulations." She then added, "As I turn 22, I will approach things with a more mature mindset and strive to become an even cooler singer through deep contemplation."

For Bell, this year has also been a time to view herself from a slight distance. Not only have her tastes and thoughts changed compared to the past, but she has also grown in her desire to objectively examine her own self.

Bell stated, "I still feel like a baby. Compared to when I was younger, my tastes have changed significantly, and I think my mindset has also matured." She continued, "In the past, I didn't spend much time reflecting on myself, but these days, I seem to be trying to view myself from an objective perspective."

As the time spent self-reflecting increased, changes also emerged in her attitude toward music. Bell confessed, "I think my thoughts have multiplied, and I've been contemplating more musically as well."

So what does Bell envision as 'Bell at age 22'? She defines this period as one where contemplation, wandering, and challenge coexist, while she listens closely to her own voice. Bell explained, "It is a time of contemplation. It is both a period of contemplation and wandering, and also a time for challenges. As I think about what my unique color is and what I want to show as part of the group, this is a time when I listen to the voice of my heart."

As she continued her activities, changes also occurred in her personality. She said, "I think I've become much more timid. In the past, there were parts where I was bold, but at some point, I seem to have developed a habit of building walls around myself." She further added, "By standing in front of cameras and monitoring results, I realized what I could lose and identified my weaknesses. As a result, I think I've become overly cautious. It seems that by instinctively thinking ahead like 'Will this reaction occur?', I ended up acting that way naturally."

She noted that the pressure to deliver good results on stage has grown stronger. She explained, "I don't feel nervous when performing on stage. However, there seems to be significant pressure and burden to maintain a high batting average for each performance. While one should be able to approach things lightly, it feels like the pressure and burden have actually increased."

Nevertheless, Bell did not view these contemplations negatively. Instead, she considered them part of the process of understanding herself better. Reflecting on this year, she found meaning in it as a time when she could examine herself and achieve further growth.

Bell emphasized, "Personally, I think I have grown significantly. I had time to reflect on myself, and seeing my progress made it a fulfilling year. I hope this was a year where I can proudly claim that I did everything within my power to strive."

-Continued in Interview ②.

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