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Singer and TV character Narsha says Brown Eyed Ladies stay an inseparable a part of her life. The group, which debuted in 2006, is now celebrating its nineteenth anniversary, having dominated the early 2000s with hits like „How Come,“ „Abracadabra,“ „My Type,“ „Maintain the Line,“ „Signal“ and „Sixth Sense.“
In an unique interview with The Hankook Ilbo, Narsha described the group because the „spine“ of her profession. „I am unable to think about what my profession would have been like with out Brown Eyed Ladies. They’re a necessary a part of my journey,“ she stated.
„We have been collectively for over 19 years, and that in itself is one thing to be pleased with. Generally we’ve got a love-hate relationship, however above all, we cherish our group. It doesn’t matter what, I at all times remind myself to by no means do something that will embarrass the group’s identify.“
‘Sorry for the lengthy hiatus’
Brown Eyed Ladies final launched a remake album in 2019, marking a six-year hole of their full group actions. Regardless of this, their songs stay beloved by followers, fueling anticipation for a comeback. Whereas the group sparked rumors of a reunion final yr with a shock stay broadcast and an end-of-year gathering, no comeback plans had been confirmed in 2024.
Addressing these expectations, Narsha stated, „If I had been advised to file tomorrow, I might be prepared instantly.“
She added, „Though we have been on hiatus, I at all times keep my routine in order that I’m ready for a comeback anytime. Nonetheless, it isn’t nearly wanting it — we want all 4 members on board, in addition to alignment with producers, which takes time. We do meet up sometimes, however actually, we largely simply hang around and catch up. That’s in all probability why we’ve lasted this lengthy. However I really feel so sorry for the followers who’ve been ready. If the precise music comes alongside, I might like to make a comeback.“
With the group’s twentieth anniversary approaching subsequent yr, discussions a few commemorative reunion are gaining traction. Whereas no official plans are in place, Narsha expressed her hopes for a return.
„Our chief JeA briefly talked about the twentieth anniversary on the radio, and I really feel the identical method. I actually hope we will have fun it with a comeback,“ she stated. „I just lately noticed 2NE1 reunite as a full group, and it was superb. Seeing outdated buddies return to the stage collectively jogged my memory how highly effective reunions might be. I hope we will do the identical subsequent yr.“

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‘Nineteen years within the trade nonetheless would not really feel actual’
Reflecting on her 19-year profession, Narsha admitted, „It would not really feel actual that it has been 19 years.“
„After I first began, my solely aim was passing auditions. Now, I notice I’ve been within the trade so lengthy that it is onerous to search out folks with extra expertise than me. In every single place I’m going, folks deal with me with respect, and I don’t even know the way to reply generally,“ she stated with amusing.
„I simply need to hold doing what I do with duty and integrity. Seeing veteran artists nonetheless going robust makes me consider I can have an extended profession, too. So long as I handle myself and keep prepared, I believe I can hold going for for much longer than I anticipated. I don’t know when it would finish, however I plan to maintain performing so long as I can.”
Narsha emphasised the significance of staying ready and shared her aspirations for this yr.
„This yr, I need to continue learning and difficult myself. If an ideal alternative arises, I received’t hesitate to audition. Similar to in my early days, I like staying up late making ready and practising — it’s been so lengthy since I felt this pleasure. I hope to tackle new challenges and hold this sense alive. Who is aware of? Nice alternatives would possibly come my method.“
This text from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Instances, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Instances.