Who Can Actually Succeed As a Soloist?

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The narrator argues that group members’ strengths can complement one another, while a solo career puts every strength and weakness under the spotlight.

• Jennie is seen as having major star potential, but her live energy can start strong and then fade. More strategic pacing might help. Her vocals have improved, though the narrator still finds her main register unreliable and wishes she’d make more use of her charismatic rap.
• Lisa is praised for her constant energy, but the narrator feels her choreography no longer shows off her exceptional dance ability. They think she should lean into dance more instead of focusing so heavily on developing skills like her vocals.
• Rosé’s challenge is framed less as technique than artistic direction. Her distinctive voice and emotional delivery shine in “APT.”, a clever, fun hit whose collaboration with Bruno Mars brings out a fresh side of her. The narrator describes the rest of rosie as moving in a different, more melancholy direction. They also encourage her to sharpen her songwriting: some lyrics feel vague or clichéd, while more candid lines demonstrate her potential to reveal something personal without spelling it out.
• Jisoo earns enthusiasm for the stylish feel of “On the Ground” and her playful, memorable writing. Her voice is considered reliable within its comfort zone, but technical issues arise outside it. The narrator believes vocal training could help her distinctive tone reach its potential.

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• Nayeon is described as a versatile, dependable soloist with two successful mini-albums. The narrator hopes she’ll develop a more unmistakably personal direction rather than simply adapting well to different concepts.
• Jihyo is hailed as a “blueprint performer”: an electrifying dancer with seemingly limitless stage energy and the ingredients for a great solo career. Her vocals, however, can swing from impressive to surprisingly uncontrolled. The narrator also wants her to find a stronger musical and visual identity and make more of her songwriting.

Other soloists

The narrator is especially enthusiastic about Adéla, praising her confidence and ambition while describing her as a singer still discovering the full extent of her range. She is willing to sing live, experiment, and take risks, even when the results are rough around the edges. The narrator’s playful summary: the microphone is always on, and she’s learning in real time.

In a shorter round-up:

• Chungha is framed primarily as a performer and creative force whose vocals are capable and functional.
• Somi has less-developed technique, but a recognizable voice that helps define her brand.
• IU is described as a better singer than technical vocalist: her beautiful tone, emotional connection, dynamics, and vibrato matter more than sheer vocal technique.
• The narrator jokes that they’ve only recently joined “Hwasaism,” then praises Hwasa’s magnetic, natural stage presence and stylistic singing.
• Baekhyun gets an enthusiastic endorsement as a complete package and a model for male idols.

Closing thoughts

The narrator’s soloist wish list includes Zhang Hao, Lara, Manon, Ningning, Ryujin, and DK.

The video’s overall point is that solo success isn’t just about having a strong voice. It also depends on knowing your strengths, developing a distinct identity, and choosing material that makes those strengths shine.

Personalities discussed: Jennie, Lisa, Rosé, Jisoo, Nayeon, Jihyo, Adéla, Chungha, Jeon Somi, IU, Hwasa, Baekhyun, Zhang Hao, Lara, Manon, Ningning, Ryujin, and DK. Bruno Mars and Olivia Rodrigo are also mentioned in relation to Rosé’s music.