Why is this the right time for your first big concert?
People, well, sponsors, thought that I could only sing sad songs. Finally, I’m being given a chance to prove that I can do more than that.

Is that “sad song” image something you would like to get rid of?
I don’t actually. It makes me keen to go out and meet people. I love to see their reactions when they find out I’m actually very different from what they thought. People always imagine that I must be this thirty-something singer who is quiet and boring. They are all surprised to learn that I’m actually young, talkative and funny.

You don’t want to try another style?
I do like R&B. I like the rhythm but I don’t have that much skill to sing like that. Also producers say my voice is good for sad love songs.

Are you often sad?
Not at all. I always think positive and am happy with everything in my life. But I am a sensitive person. I always cry during movies that others just feel so-so about. So singing sad songs is kind of a therapy for me to get into these sad feelings that I don’t really experience in real life.

What were you up to before your comeback?
With GMM, sales didn’t go that well. I decided to sing in pubs because I wanted to get over my stage fright. And also I could earn some money.

And how did YouTube start?
I stopped singing at pubs a couple years ago, but I felt my relationship with my fans had been cut. I missed it, so YouTube allowed me to get in touch, to gauge their reactions. Another reason is also the fact that I can design anything on my channel. I can sing songs that I like, even if they’re not popular.

Have you finally made it?
I think so, yes. It’s not about how famous I am or the sales of my albums. I measure success by the fans who say my songs changed their life. There was a fan who wrote me a letter and said she was this close to committing suicide until she heard “Gon Hin Gon Nun,” and that gave her inspiration to live her life again.

What about the lesbian rumors?
It’s quite annoying. But I always say to my fans that I am a pretty lady waiting for the right guy. And I hope he loves music like me.

What is the important thing for you?
Love. I think it is the only thing that you don’t have to work hard for. It’s the thing that can make you feel rich because you never run out of it when you give it away.