Dayoung Talks ‘What’s a girl to do,’ Body, Eric Nam and 10 Years of WJSN

Dayoung, the former WJSN member, joins the Zach Sang Show to reflect on her 10-year journey with the group and her bold transition into a solo career. She shares the emotional weight of leaving the group after a decade of shared experiences, the intense pressure of being fully responsible for her artistry, and the deep personal fulfillment of finally manifesting her childhood dream of becoming a solo artist. From her humble beginnings on Jeju Island, where her family lived paycheck to paycheck, to training in Seoul at just 11 years old, Dayoung recounts the sacrifices and resilience that shaped her. She opens up about the creative freedom she now enjoys—writing songs, choosing concepts, and collaborating with artists like Eric Nam, who worked remotely from a mountain with analog notes. Her new music, including the viral hit 'Body' and the upcoming 'Priceless,' reflects her journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and confidence. She also discusses the challenges of performing solo, mastering English in music despite it not being her first language, and the joy of learning American idioms in LA. The episode closes with heartfelt gratitude and excitement for her future.