9년의 기다림, '아이오아이(I.O.I)'라는 이름이 남긴 눈물과 기록 > 뉴스

I.O.I's 10th anniversary concert, which was revealed through MBC's 'Point of Omniscient Interfere', contained a narrative that went beyond a simple performance. The process of bringing this project to fruition, with 9 members and 9 different agencies adjusting their interests and overcoming numerous difficulties, was truly a series of struggles. On the day of the performance, the tension and excitement the members must have felt before going on stage was conveyed through the TV screen. In particular, the news that the title song 'Suddenly' topped the music chart at the scene served as a catalyst to boost the members' morale, and became an indicator proving the fans' strong firepower that does not change over time. In this heat, the members broke a long gap and worked as one on stage again, personally proving that the long wait of 9 years was not in vain.

The thing that attracted the most attention at this reunion concert was definitely member Jeong Chae-yeon's tears. She couldn't control her overwhelming emotions from the backstage and shed tears. This was because it was not just an expression of joy, but a realistic regret that 'this might be the last time'. The sight of countless fans filling the concert hall and getting teary-eyed just by the members' appearance showed a deep emotional connection that goes beyond the bond between celebrities and fans. The sincere expressions not only by Jung Chae-yeon but also by all members on stage were a condensation of the past 10 years. This emotional explosion served as an opportunity to once again remind the public of I.O.I's inherent limitations as a project group and the depth of the strong camaraderie formed within it.

Meanwhile, as I.O.I's 10th anniversary activities become a hot topic, the members' individual activities and past works are also being reexamined. In particular, the Netflix drama series 'Because It's My First Love', in which Jung Chae-yeon played the lead role, deals with the awkward love and friendship of young people, imprinting on the public a different charm from the innocent image she showed during her I.O.I days. This work, in collaboration with Kim Ji-soo and Jinyoung, depicts the growing pains experienced by young people with different stories living together in one house, and won the sympathy of many viewers at the time. Although some viewers disagreed with the drama's ending or development method, it is undeniable that it served as an important stepping stone for Jung Chae-yeon to solidify her position as an actress. In this way, her journey between the two realms of being an idol on stage and an actress on screen has provided a variety of enjoyment to the public.

The public's attention was not only focused on the serious appearance on stage, but also on the members' daily visuals and behind-the-scenes footage. Jung Chae-yeon's black dress and playful side shown at the filming site show that she is an emotional artist on stage and a professional who radiates bright energy on set. In addition, the natural appearance shown at the 10th anniversary after-party, such as the members enjoying a beer party together as adults after overcoming controversies when they were minors, symbolically shows that they are now living their own lives as full-fledged adults. These diverse aspects make fans realize that I.O.I is not a mere 'memory of the past', but a collection of artists who are currently growing. The synergy that occurred when the girls, who had each grown in their respective fields over the past 10 years, came together again was like the perfect gift to fans.