Former LABOUM Member Solbin Embarks on Her First Musical Journey

Solbin, formerly of the group LABOUM, shared her thoughts on taking on the musical genre for the first time since her debut.

On the afternoon of the 19th, a press call for the musical 'Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight' was held at the Shinhan Card Artium in COEX, Samseong-dong, Seoul. The event was attended by writer Hwang Jung-eun, lyricist Lee Sang-hoon, and actors Lee Joon, Yoon So-ho, Kim In-sung, Jang Min-jae, Solbin, Oh Yoo-min, and Na Hyun-young, who shared various insights about the production.

The musical 'Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight' is based on a famous Japanese novel. It tells the tender and poignant love story of Hino Maori, a girl suffering from anterograde amnesia, which resets her memory every time she sleeps, and Kamiya Toru, an ordinary high school student living a mundane life.

For Solbin, this production marks her debut in the musical world. Reflecting on this, Solbin said, "Since it's my first challenge, I had a lot of concerns and wondered if stepping on stage was the right thing to do for the audience."

She continued, "I actually told them, 'I don't think this will work,' but the company encouraged me, saying, 'Give it a try. It's a great opportunity and a good project. Aren't you a singer?'"

Solbin added, "In the early days of my debut, I had the courage to say, 'I'll try it,' even if it seemed impossible. I decided to find that initial mindset and took on the challenge."

She also mentioned, "As expected, there were many difficult aspects. The stage involves a lot of commitments, like singing and safety, which added pressure as I gradually learned them. However, my colleagues were a great support, helping me manage my mental state."

Furthermore, she expressed, "Although I still feel the pressure, I'm trying to find joy in the process and show a more resilient and growing self."

By Da-yeon Jeong, Ten Asia Reporter light@tenasia.co.kr