In May, KWON EUNBI took home "The Best Stage" trophy at the "ASEA 2026" (Asia Star Entertainer Awards) held at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Regarding this, KWON EUNBI shared, "More than hearing words like 'You did well' or 'You look cool,' I felt incredibly proud and grateful to be recognized as 'someone who performs well on stage.'" She added, "My fans often tell me, 'Eunbi shines the brightest when she's performing on stage,' and I'm so happy because it makes me feel like their support wasn't in vain."
Having stood at a new starting line after transferring to a new agency in April, she opened up about her feelings, saying, "What resonated with me the most, in the end, was the people. I felt that they truly listened to my story and pondered together with me about which direction I want to take in the future." She added, "Since it's a fresh start, I'm also very excited. I'm preparing hard to show you more diverse sides of myself, so please look forward to it."
She also dropped hints about her highly anticipated solo comeback. KWON EUNBI teased, "Although I can't share all the details yet, I want to create an album that will make people say, 'As expected of KWON EUNBI,' to make up for the wait." She added, "While I love showing a glamorous and intense side, I also want to capture a deeper and more mature emotional line this time."
Having been actively involved in various fields—starting with her activities in the group IZ*ONE, followed by her career as a solo artist, variety show star, radio host, and musical actress—she also mentioned acting as part of her new challenges. KWON EUNBI shared her aspirations, saying, "In the future, I want to convey deeper stories through my music, and if given the opportunity, I would love to seriously challenge myself with acting."
Finally, when asked about how she felt celebrating her 11th debut anniversary, she shared her honest thoughts, saying, "Looking back, it has been a truly hectic journey. Thinking about it now, I realized I worked incredibly hard. I kept running without giving up, driven solely by the desire to do well. I really want to tell the KWON EUNBI of the past, 'You are doing much better than you think.'"
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)