IZ*ONE's Lee Chaeyeon returns with 3rd mini album "SHOWDOWN", showcasing her talent as an all-rounder artist in lyrics, choreography, and more.
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"Performance Queen" IZ*ONE's Lee Chaeyeon made a comeback with her 3rd mini album "SHOWDOWN". Today (3rd) at 6 pm, Lee Chaeyeon released her 3rd mini album "SHOWDOWN" through various music streaming sites and unveiled the music video for the title track "Don't". The album title "SHOW DOWN" signifies a decisive battle in sports, expressing the conflict between current self and another self in diverse styles and moods. Particularly, it was revealed that she participated in the overall album production, including lyrics and choreography, raising fans' expectations. In the title track "Don't", she participated in lyrics and choreography, as well as conceptualizing the choreography for the highlight medley video of the song "Standing On My Own", showing her talent as an all-rounder artist. The title track "Don't" is a 2-step dance number that incorporates cell phone vibrations and ringtone sounds, providing a fresh stimulus. This song, characterized by repetitive lyrics and catchy melody, discusses the duality of separation that everyone must have experienced at least once. In the music video, Lee Chaeyeon showcases a synchronized performance with dancers, drawing attention. The album includes a total of 5 songs, from the passionate dance party song "Summer Heat" to the unique expression of "Supernatural" and the emotionally appealing song "Standing On My Own" with Chaeyeon's participation in lyrics, and the love-filled "Dreaming".
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