Singer Kwon Eunbi, an artist who shines brightest on stage, collaborated with @star1.
An @star1 photo studio was set up at ‘ASEA 2026,’ held at the Veruna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, to capture the dazzling moments of Asia’s representative stars. At the photoshoot, Kwon Eunbi exuded a calm and elegant mood, distinct from her explosive stage energy, revealing a more mature atmosphere.
Having won the ‘The Best Stage’ trophy at the ‘ASEA 2026’ awards, Kwon Eunbi stated, “Rather than just hearing that I did well, I feel proud and truly grateful to be recognized as someone who is good at the stage.” She added, “Fans often tell me, ‘Eunbi shines the brightest when she is on stage,’ and I am happy to know that their support was not in vain.”
Having announced a new beginning by signing an exclusive contract with RBW last April, she said, “What resonated with me the most was ultimately the people. I felt that they genuinely listened to my story and deliberated together with me on the direction I wanted to move forward.” She added, “As it is a new start, I am also very excited. I am working hard to show you more diverse sides of myself, so please look forward to it.”
She also dropped a slight spoiler regarding her solo comeback, which fans have been eagerly awaiting. She hinted, “I can’t tell you everything in detail yet, but I want to create an album that will make people say, ‘As expected, Kwon Eunbi,’ just to show how much you have waited for me.” She continued, “I like a glamorous and intense image, but on the other hand, I want to capture a deeper and more mature emotional range.”
Kwon Eunbi, who has established herself as a “six-sided artist” by actively working across various fields—starting with her activities with IZ*ONE, as a solo singer, variety show personality, radio DJ, and musical theater—also shared her aspirations for new challenges. “In the future, I want to convey deeper stories musically, and if the opportunity arises, I would like to seriously take on the challenge of acting as well,” she said.
When asked about her feelings on reaching her 11th debut anniversary, she shared her deep thoughts, saying, “Looking back, it has been a time of running non-stop. Thinking about it now, I realize I really worked hard. I kept running without giving up, driven solely by my desire to do well.” She added, “I really want to tell the Kwon Eunbi of the past, ‘You are doing much better than you thought.’”
