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Thats literally on my bucket list, she told Vulture.
But Id definitely love to see what theyre giving out to the audience and just join the moment.
House music feels like a staple of your discography.
What attracted you to the genre?I never knew that I loved house music, to be honest.
I didnt know it would suit me that well.
Funnily, I started my solo career with a very tropical sound with Why Dont You Know?
And I was like,I dont know if this fits me.
Be more open to people whove been in this industry longer than you.
I think I naturally just had that growth in myself.
100 percent confident or 100 percent adventurous.
Listeningandlooking makes you hear more, see more, and think about the track more.
Theres a boom in the main chorus for Stress, before Take it easy.
It made it more fun to listen to.
Ive really loved trying it out.
I guess people thought Id been voguing for many years because it suited me so well?
I was like,Okay, Im going to.
Period.So I went to Love Ran and asked her to collaborate with me again.
They love to waack and vogue, and theyre all from the LGBTQ community.
It was really natural for me to explore that world.
And I would be like, If I dont have any schedules, I would love to.
When did you realize you wanted stress relief to be the concept forAlivio?
Because stress is a very common feeling.
You dont have to look strong and always sparkle just because youre a singer and a celebrity.
And of course I love that part, but whenBare & Rare Pt.
1dropped, I wanted to take all the glitter out.
This time, I wanted to just let go.
I realized while getting ready for this album that you have to let go to try new things.
And its finally giving closure to the journey that Ive felt for the last four or five years.
And hosting adaily radio showwasnt easy.
But Im the one who hasnt!
Is this even right?So I told my team, I think Ireallyneed a beat.
I didnt feel comfortable telling people to relax when Im not relaxed.
I needed to find some kind of inner peace in that moment.
What difference did that make?
Would that really give me some kind of release?And the answer was no.
Your friend and fellow soloist Sunmi is featured onAlivio.
That automatically led me to her.
The lyrics reminded me of her, too.
I dont think I would have this on my album if she didnt hop on it.
I was really careful, cause I knew she had her own things to get ready for.
But she automatically said yes, and as soon as she finished, I was mind-blown.
People will be surprised at how different but balanced our vocals are.
Her voice is deep and airy, and mine is …
I dont wanna say loud, but a little more dynamic.
Speaking of singing with other people, you debuted in the temporary group I.O.I.
I would love to gather with my girls again.
We always talk about it.
I dont know if it would really happen, but it would be one of my dreams come true.
