By Ruben on April 12, 2023

YEEUN vs Yuju: How the Former Girl Group Members Are Doing as Solo Artists

YEEUN and Yuju are two talented singers who used to be part of popular girl groups: CLC and GFRIEND, respectively. However, both of them decided to leave their groups and pursue their solo careers in 2020. Since then, they have been releasing their own music and showing their individual charms and styles. How are they doing as solo artists, and how do they compare to each other? Let's take a look at their solo activities and achievements so far.

YEEUN: From CLC's Main Rapper to HA:TFELT

YEEUN debuted as the main rapper of CLC in 2015, and she quickly gained attention for her powerful and charismatic rap skills. She also participated in writing and composing some of CLC's songs, such as "No Oh Oh", "Meow Meow", and "Show". However, in 2020, YEEUN announced that she had left CLC and her former agency Cube Entertainment, along with fellow member Elkie. She then signed with Amoeba Culture, a hip-hop label that houses artists like Dynamic Duo, Crush, and Zico.

YEEUN made her solo debut under the stage name HA:TFELT (a combination of "hot" and "heartfelt") in July 2020 with her first EP Me?. The EP contained six tracks that showcased her vocal and rap abilities, as well as her personal stories and emotions. The title track "Ain't Nobody" was a powerful electro-pop song that expressed her anger and frustration towards a lover who betrayed her. The EP received positive reviews from critics and fans, and it was included in Billboard's list of the 10 best K-pop albums of 2020.

Since then, YEEUN has been releasing more music as HA:TFELT, such as "I Wander" featuring Gaeko, "Read Me" featuring PUNCHNELLO, "Pluhmm", and "Life Sucks". She has also collaborated with other artists, such as Pink Fantasy's SeeA on "Complicated" and BDC's Kim Si Hun on "Call My Name". She has also appeared on various variety shows, such as Running Man and Knowing Bros. YEEUN has also been active on social media, sharing her daily life and hobbies with her fans.

Yuju: From GFRIEND's Main Vocalist to Solo Singer-Songwriter

Yuju debuted as the main vocalist of GFRIEND in 2015, and she impressed many people with her clear and stable voice. She was also known for her cheerful and bubbly personality, as well as her dancing skills. She participated in writing and composing some of GFRIEND's songs, such as "Labyrinth", "Apple", and "MAGO". However, in 2020, Yuju announced that she had left GFRIEND and her former agency Source Music, along with the other five members. She then signed with KONNECT Entertainment, a label founded by singer Kang Daniel.

Yuju made her solo debut in September 2020 with her first single album A Page. The single album contained two tracks: "Glass Heart" and "Secret". "Glass Heart" was a ballad song that showcased Yuju's emotional vocals, while "Secret" was a pop-rock song that expressed her confidence and charm. The single album received positive feedback from critics and fans, and it charted well on various music platforms.

Since then, Yuju has been releasing more music as a solo artist, such as "I'm In The Mood For Dancing" featuring Lee Hyun Seob, "Love Rain" featuring Suran, "Heart Signal" featuring ISHXRK, and "Fever". She has also collaborated with other artists, such as ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo on "My Love", Kim Jaehwan on "Foolish Love", and Kang Daniel on "Night". She has also appeared on various variety shows, such as King of Mask Singer and Immortal Songs. Yuju has also been active on social media, interacting with her fans and sharing her updates.

Comparison: Who Is Doing Better?

Both YEEUN and Yuju are doing well as solo artists, and they have shown their growth and potential since leaving their former groups. They have different styles and genres, but they both have their own strengths and charms. They have also maintained their fanbases and gained new listeners with their solo music.

It is hard to say who is doing better, as they are both successful and talented in their own ways. However, one thing is certain: they are both making their mark in the K-Pop industry as solo artists, and they have a lot more to offer in the future.

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