Yena from IZ*ONE expresses gratitude for collaborating with manga artist Arina Tanemura on her new album, reflecting on her childhood dreams.
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Choi Yena, from IZ*ONE, conveyed her thoughts on the collaboration with Japanese manga artist Arina Tanemura. Recently, Choi Yena, who made a comeback with her 4th mini-album 'Blooming Wings', appeared as a guest on MBC FM4U's 'Noon Hope Song, Kim Shin-young'. Previously, Tanemura, the author of 'Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne' and 'Searching for the Full Moon', was in charge of the jacket image for Yena's new album. Choi Yena revealed, 'I collaborated with the author of 'Searching for the Full Moon'. It is very meaningful and I am grateful.' She continued, 'In the anime, a friend named Luna becomes ill and cannot sing. At that time, thanks to her guardian angel, she gets to stand on stage.' She shared, 'As a child, while watching that, I wanted to become such a singer. I feel a great significance in being able to collaborate on this album.' Choi Yena has previously confessed that she battled childhood cancer. Kim Shin-young expressed that 'it is a story that suits Yena well' and showed her emotional reaction to the meaningful collaboration.
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