On January 12, tvN’s variety show “You Quiz on the Block” released a preview titled “Jang Wonyoung & An Yujin, Annyeongz! Exclusive new song reveal and casting stories! Absolutely Lucky Quiz.”
In the video, Jang Wonyoung kicked off the broadcast with his slogan “Absolutely lucky Vicky!“, exuding luminous energy. An Yujin added to the fun atmosphere, saying: “I thought only Wonyoung would appear, but Yujin is there too? You’re in luck quiz!“
IVE have successfully concluded their first world tour. Jang Wonyoung shared: “We spent a year touring abroad and completed all our programs well.” An Yujin teased”There were many tense moments, but some here OOO“, leaving spectators curious. Jo Se-ho jokingly called it a “Yujin style thinking“.
Yoo Jae-suk talked about their apprentice days, asking about their motivation in pursuing a career as singers. An Yujin revealed: “I’ve never said this before, but I’ve been treated that way.” Meanwhile, Jang Wonyoung shared “The person who selected me left the company three days later. It seemed like a fateful moment“, recalling its unique casting history.
Debuting at the young ages of 15 and 16, both members faced a challenging journey. An Yujin admitted: “It was what you could call our first test.” Jang Wonyoung added: “There are things you feel even if you don’t want to. Many people judge me based on just a few seconds of video.”
Jang Wonyoung further expressed his philosophy: “There is no pain without compensation. This too shall pass. Life is just like that.” Yoo Jae-suk, impressed by his maturity, remarked: “You’re saying something that sounds transcendent.“
During the show, IVE gave an exclusive preview of their new song “Rebel Heart”, scheduled for pre-release on January 13th at 6pm. The two members displayed the melody and choreography with confidence, increasing the anticipation for their comeback.
The episode featuring Jang Wonyoung and An Yujin will air on January 15 at 8:45 pm.
