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[Girls Paradise - 1st anniversary interview] Q1. Looking back on the past year, what moment made you realize that Girls Paradise had truly begun? 🌿 Hyemi: I think it was our debut day. When I heard Angels cheering for the first time, my hands were shaking. In that moment, I realized that our songs were no longer just ours, they belonged to Angels too. That feeling is something I’ll never forget. 🌸 Yunji: For me, it was when we completed our first full album Blooming. Seeing how much we had grown in such a short time made me feel proud as a leader. I thought, ‘Yes, this is really the beginning of Girls Paradise.’ Q2. Hyemi as the main vocalist, how has your relationship with singing changed since debut? 🌿 Hyemi: I’ve learned to sing not only with technique, but with emotion. Because Angels listen so carefully, I want every note to carry my feelings. Singing has become more meaningful and personal to me this year. Q3. Aera as the main rapper, how do you express yourself through Girls Paradise’s bright concept? ✨️ Aera: At first, I wondered how to fit rap into such a soft and spring-like concept. But I learned that confidence can be gentle too. Now I enjoy showing a playful and positive side of rap that matches Girls Paradise. Q4. Yunji as the leader and center, what was the biggest responsibility you felt this year? 🌸 Yunji: My biggest responsibility was to keep everyone moving forward together. I wanted to make sure the members felt supported and confident. When we smile on stage as one team, I feel like I’ve done my job well. Q5. Misé as the maknae, how do you feel you’ve grown over the past year? 🩷 Misé: I think I’ve become more confident. At debut, everything was new and a little scary, but Angels and the members gave me so much love. Now I feel braver and more excited to show new sides of myself. Q6. Is there something Angels have done that touched your heart deeply? 🌿 Hyemi: When Angels tell me that our songs helped them through a hard time, it really touches my heart. It reminds me why I sing and why music is so powerful. 🩷 Misé: I love when Angels notice small things about us. Sometimes they remember little moments even I forgot. It makes me feel very loved and protected. Q7. What kind of presence do Angels have in Girls Paradise’s journey? 🌸 Yunji: Angels are our wings. When we feel tired or unsure, they lift us up. Girls Paradise cannot exist without Angels, and I truly mean that. ✨️ Aera: They feel like friends who grow with us. Even as we change, Angels stay by our side, and that gives me so much confidence. Q8. What kind of music would you like to show next? 🌿 Hyemi: I want to try songs that show really who we are, like a part of our heart. While keeping our spring concept who is our safe place is this world. Q9. Can you tell us solething about a maybe future comeback? ✨️ Aera: I was waiting for that question lol. Yes we work on something and it will be realese in few week maybe a month. It’s take time but we want it to be perfect for the Angels. Q10. As the leader, what is your goal for Girls Paradise’s next chapter? 🌸 Yunji: My goal is for us to make our group a safe place to the world. I want Girls Paradise to be a group that brings happiness and hope whenever people hear our name. Q11. What do you want Angels to feel when they look at Girls Paradise in the future? 🩷 Misé: I want Angels to feel proud and happy. I hope they can say, ‘I grew together with Girls Paradise.’ We’ll always love them and we hope they are proud of us.