The disbandment of the project group IZONE has left many with feelings of regret. Given the explosive popularity they garnered in both Korea and Japan, there were high hopes for the group's extension. Indeed, efforts were made to extend their activities, but they faced insurmountable challenges.

Following the official end of their activities, the 12 members have returned to their respective agencies to pursue individual careers. While some worried they might not recreate the success of IZONE, their solo ventures have proven to be stellar. Each member is gradually rising to top-tier stardom.

Specifically, An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung debuted with IVE, Kim Chaewon and Sakura with Léseraphin, shining brightly in their performances. Yabuki Nako and Honda Hitomi returned to Japan to continue their individual pursuits.

Kwon Eunbi has emerged as the "Waterbomb Goddess," rapidly gaining traction. Despite some controversies, Choi Yena has firmly established her presence as a solo singer, while Lee Chaeyeon also successfully transitioned to a solo career. Kim Minju and Kang Hyewon are currently focusing on their acting careers.

However, the member who's currently standing out is Jo Yuri. She's achieving success in both music and acting, proving she can "catch two rabbits" at once.

On the 9th, Jo Yuri released her second mini-album, 'LOVE ALL', and has been gaining attention with the title track 'TAXI'. Right after the album's release, she showcased her new song on various shows like Mnet's 'M Countdown', MBC's 'Show! Music Core', SBS's 'Inkigayo', and KBS's 'World Scout Jamboree K-Pop Concert'. The reactions have been phenomenal.

Her "Straightforward Confession Song" has a "Straightforward Dance" that's incredibly addictive, sparking a dance challenge trend. Not just for her performance, her live singing skills, reminiscent of her IZONE main vocalist days, are also in the spotlight.

While her identity as a singer has been strong due to her participation in various auditions and her history with IZONE, she recently showcased her potential as an actress as well.

Last year, after leaving a mark with the web drama 'Mimikus', Jo Yuri announced her special appearance in the Tving series 'Drunken City Women 2' and her casting in the Netflix series 'Squid Game Season 2'.

'Squid Game', which became almost a global phenomenon right after its release in September 2021, swept numerous awards internationally for its quality. Just the news of its second season was enough to create a buzz, and the addition of Jo Yuri has only heightened the interest, especially among K-pop fans. Yuri previously revealed on the YouTube channel 'Kkondaehee' that she had auditioned for multiple dramas and, after numerous rejections, was finally cast in 'Squid Game', heightening fans' anticipation.

With Jo Yuri excelling in both music and acting, her future endeavors promise to be equally exciting. Her agency, while talking about her 'TAXI' promotions, conveyed their plans to communicate through diverse content, urging fans to stay tuned.

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