Former Gavy NJ member Darae, also known as Jenny, is set to make her solo debut, marking a significant return to the music scene after 12 years since her initial debut.

Scheduled for February 6th at 6 PM, Darae will unveil her digital single ‘To You, Who Was My Movie’. Through this release, Darae endeavors to exhibit the profound emotional resonance of ballads, utilizing her gentle vocal timbre and powerful singing prowess.

Darae, who initially debuted in 2012 under the name Jenny as part of Gavy NJ, has garnered success with hit tracks such as ‘Love Story’, ‘It Wasn’t There’, and ‘Came to Sinchon’. Venturing into a solo path, she has opted to embrace her real name, Darae, as her stage identity.

Here is a Q&A session, or you may call it an interview, with Darae.

• Interviewer: You’re releasing your first solo song as Darae after 12 years of debut. How do you feel?
• Darae: “I’ve gotten used to being with my members through 10 years of team activities, but now that I have to fill all the roles alone, I feel a great sense of responsibility. I’ve been directly involved in the album-making process, and I feel precious and grateful for even the smallest things.”
• Interviewer: Can you give a brief introduction to your single ‘To You, Who Was My Movie’ and its listening points?
• Darae: “It’s like a letter to my past self. It contains my reflections on my activities as a singer and my determination for a new start. I hope everyone can recall their precious moments and reminisce about those movie-like times while listening to this song.”
• Interviewer: You participated in writing the lyrics for ‘To You, Who Was My Movie’. What story did you want to tell?
• Darae: “I worked with lyricist Min Yeon-Jae, and we wanted to focus on a theme that portrays a specific situation. Initially, we focused on a lover’s story, but since it’s my first solo song, I felt it needed to include ‘my story’, so we revised the lyrics. I wanted to convey my gratitude to the fans who supported me, Jenny, in the past. I’m very satisfied with how the lyrics turned out.”

• Interviewer: As a solo artist and starting anew with a new agency, do you have any plans or goals for this year after releasing your single?
• Darae: “My goals for this year are to release many albums as a solo artist, hold a year-end concert, and get closer to my fans. I thought I needed a break from singing, so I took my first long hiatus. I needed time to recharge as I prepared to stand alone and focus on the future. I plan to pour my passion into music that has been dormant for about two years.”
• Interviewer: What would you like to say to the listeners who will hear ‘To You, Who Was My Movie’?
• Darae: “It’s an honor to share and reminisce about your movie-like moments together. I hope to provide comfort with my voice on your happy days, sad days, and days of longing. Thank you.”

How badly are you excited about Darae’s musical comeback?