Chinese singer Nina makes confident K-pop debut with 'Never Afraid'

Before debuting, Nina steadily gained attention through cover videos and live content, quietly building a loyal fanbase. In an interview, she said her dream of becoming a singer has never wavered. "I never once gave up on my dream of becoming a singer, even back in school," she said during an interview with AJP on Jun. 16. "I discovered the joy of performing by covering K-pop dances with friends, and I practiced with all my heart every day during my trainee period. There were more exciting moments than hard ones."

The title track, Freeze, reflects her emotions leading up to her debut. "I wanted to express the nervousness and determination I felt," she said. "The line 'More than expectations, may this feeling never fade' really reflects my mindset. I want to move forward without losing the feeling I had at the start."

While most of the response has been positive, some critical voices have surfaced online. Nina remains unfazed. "I know that more people support me, so I won't be shaken," she said. "At first, even my parents were against my dream, but they recognized my sincerity and effort, and now they're my biggest supporters." She smiled and added, "If there's anything I need to improve, please let me know. I'll do better."

Nina named BLACKPINK's Jennie as her role model. "I want to be an artist who shows outstanding talent and charm like Jennie," she said. "I hope to keep connecting with fans through diverse content and grow as an artist."

With Never Afraid, Nina delivers a clear statement: she's here, she's ready, and she's not backing down. Through the dreamy mood and emotional tension of Freeze, she captures the uncertainty of first steps and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward.

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Park Sae-jin swatchsjp@ajunews.com

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