With each stage, Yeji showcased diverse hairstyles while delivering powerful, elegant performances, establishing her presence as a formidable solo artist. Fans showered praise on her performances, describing them as "floating effortlessly on stage like air" and "the embodiment of visual and auditory allure," while lauding her confident stage presence.



Yeji also garnered warm support from her ITZY bandmates (Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna), who joined her for a surprise countdown livestream. She further demonstrated strong bonds with labelmates and industry peers through the viral 'AIR' challenge. The challenge featured JYP Entertainment’s head producer J.Y. Park, 2PM’s Wooyoung, TWICE’s Jihyo, and Stray Kids' Hyunjin.

J.Y. Park notably expressed heartfelt admiration on social media, stating, "Yeji prepared for this album with sincerity, diligence, and humility. She has consistently received praise from our entire staff since her trainee days."

Beyond television performances, Yeji continues to impress audiences online, showcasing her distinctive choreography on popular platforms like YouTube’s 'STUDIO CHOOM' and 'it's Live.' Her 'AIR' Performance Film, uploaded to ITZY’s official YouTube channel, has drawn widespread acclaim for its graceful artistry, with fans commenting on her mesmerizing dance style reminiscent of a "beautiful black swan."

British publication NME praised Yeji's solo debut, highlighting her growth, calling her "one of K-pop’s most compelling performers," and marking 'AIR' as a promising new chapter.

With a clear ambition to solidify her reputation as an "all-rounder," Yeji’s powerful debut with 'AIR' is propelling her solo career to soaring new heights.



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