Dawon from Cosmic Girls makes her solo debut with the single 'gonna love me, right?', showcasing her artistic vision and talent.
September/10/2025 16:18
Dawon of Cosmic Girls has made a glamorous solo debut with enchanting music and performance. Yesterday (the 9th) at 6 PM, she released her first digital single 'gonna love me, right?' through various music distribution sites. This single is her first official solo work, presented after 9 years since her debut as Cosmic Girls in 2016. In addition to her activities as a full member of Cosmic Girls, Dawon, who was also loved by fans as part of the unit Chocome in 2020, finally shows a new side as a solo artist. 'gonna love me, right?' is a work that Dawon planned and materialized herself, allowing her true value as an artist to shine through. Not only in music but also in concept and music video production, she led the entire process, building a musical world unique to a solo singer. The title track 'body' is a rhythmic pop dance number that conveys a straightforward sound and message, like the heat of a summer night and the moment of falling in love. It vividly depicts the strong attraction and ecstasy brought by the beginning of love, as well as the cinematic excitement and fluttering of the heart. Standing on stage as a singer and performer, she expresses a way to convey emotions without words through the rhythm created by impactful beats and catchy hooks. Dawon's refreshing vocals further enhance the charm of the song. Since it is a song that straightforwardly conveys emotions and feelings that sprout in 'this moment' rather than dramatic love, Dawon, as the heroine, is filled with confidence more than anyone else. The music video released simultaneously with the audio was filmed in Los Angeles. Under the shining sun, it captures Dawon dancing freely in light and silhouette, resulting in a visually striking video that highlights intuitive and sensory energy. The first digital single 'gonna love me, right?' includes not only the title track 'body' but also songs that offer a glimpse into Dawon's inner self and attitude. 'number one rockstar' is a song that lightly depicts the stage and ambitions she envisions. The rocking sound and straightforward lyrics can be interpreted as Dawon's declaration, 'I know it myself, I will become a rockstar.' 'marry me' is a song that humorously depicts feelings of love and separation, with a witty self-love and cool attitude expressed as 'even I would marry myself,' highlighting Dawon's unique character. Through this single, artist Dawon has opened a new chapter. Without needing to be lavishly adorned, she radiates her own brilliance, and expectations are high for the new charm and positive energy she delivers through her first digital single 'gonna love me, right?'.
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