The lovely and talented Yves has announced her comeback for April 17th, which is just around the corner, and fans are more than elated. After debuting seven years ago with LOONA, Yves continued to find success with her first album, LOOP, which encapsulated her most authentic self.
Now, Yves is returning with a new side to herself. With deep self-discovery in her music, Yves is ready to showcase a new color surrounding her music and identity. After announcing her 2026 North American Tour stops, Yves excited fans to the fullest by revealing her new EP album, NAIL. The track list for NAIL contains a total of five outrageous songs that each tackle their own emotionally deep theme. The matching title track “NAIL” features American international singer Lolo Zouaï, and other exciting collaborations include Chinese singer Lexie Liu for “Break It,” with Yves’ personal tracks “It”, “HALO” and “birth” comprising the rest of the album.
Notably, Yves personally participated in writing the lyrics for the title track “NAIL” and the songs “It”, “HALO” and “birth”, flexing her own artistic flair. See just what Yves had to say about her new project in ZAPZEE’s exclusive interview and video greeting for fans.
Q. How are you feeling about your comeback on April 17th?
Yves: As much as we worked hard on my return, it’s been about 8 months since my last comeback, so I’m really curious and excited about how the fans will react after such a long time. I’m looking forward to what their favorite song will be from this album, and, on the other hand, I’m also worried if fans will like my change of color.
Q. Was there anything you were most concerned about or particular difficulties you had while preparing for your EP album NAIL and title track?
Yves: I was just really happy to be given the opportunity to express my thoughts and feelings in the lyrics. NAIL is an album where birth and death especially coexist, and I hope the lyrics written imagining the concept of death reach the fans with comfort and empathy.
Q. How was the process of creating the EP with PAIX PER MIL?
Yves: Throughout the course of several sessions, I was able to find out what genre I was good at, and I think I had time to think about which genre I should try again. I got closer to producer IOAH while preparing for the fourth EP, so I was able to work more honestly and comfortably than before. I think I was able to release better songs. This time around, I specifically participated in the lyrics a lot, and I wanted to show fans my honest self, so I expressed my thoughts and what I wanted to say to the fans.
Q. It has been two years since your solo debut and LOONA. At what point did you feel you grew the most as an artist?
Yves: I feel like I have an unwavering mindset, no matter what critics say, and I have my own backbone. After starting my solo career, I heard many good things and encouraging words, but of course, there were also unsettling criticisms and commentary. At first, it was hurtful and difficult, but I took those words as attention and feedback and thought I should grow up and work harder. I am grateful for all the time that has passed now because I feel that I’ve become stronger and more flexible at the same time.
Q. What track from your new album would you recommend fans listen to the most?
Yves: I’d like to recommend “birth” the most. It’s an impressive song to repeatedly hear if you are feeling lethargic and depressed because of the lyrics “Let’s be reborn, let’s wake up as a new me.” I recommend this song because I made it, hoping fans who listen to this song can recover their self-esteem and find vitality in their lives again.
Q. Your last collaboration with PinkPantheress was a hot topic. What other artists would you like to work with?
Yves: There are definitely artists that I want to collaborate with, and we actually communicated with each other at times. However, there are a few things that have not yet been made possible due to the conflicting schedules. If we go into too much detail about our future plans, it might take away some of the fun, so we hope you’ll look forward to what’s ahead and our upcoming collaborations.
Q. Is there a particular stage or city you’re most looking forward to visiting for your upcoming tour in Europe and the U.S.?
Yves: I’m looking forward to performing my new song the most. I think it’s special that the first performance for this comeback begins with the tour. We have prepared more powerful and cool choreography for the performance, so please look forward to it. Fans may not be familiar with the lyrics of the new songs, but I’d appreciate it if concertgoers could enjoy the atmosphere and energy of the new songs that you’ll feel in that moment.
Q. In Korea, there is a pleasant superstition that says, “If you see a ghost in the recording studio, it will be a hit.” Did you have any interesting experiences while preparing for this album?
Yves: I remember having a lot of scary dreams while I was working on the album and after I finished working on it. Maybe I was very worried about whether the fans would like the song or not. I think I also had a nightmare about a big spider chasing me. I was nervous and worried about this EP, so I can’t wait to release it and see good reactions from the fans.
After sharing all of her honest feelings and interesting processes for creating her new album, Yves wanted to share a final message with her fans. With great emotion and excitement, Yves lets ZAPZEE readers know just how much she appreciates the support and interest of old and new fans alike.
Yves: We always seem to be close to each other, but sometimes we feel distant. I always say I love you to my fans, but I always feel sorry that I can’t express my greater sincerity. I’m trying to create opportunities to meet fans more often and in a better way every time, but it’s not easy. This year, I’ll be by your side more often in a variety of ways, so I hope you stay with me as you have done so far and we can spend many joyful days together. I love you!
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