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TWICE's Jihyo Collaborates with Jenevieve for an R&B Musical Journey

TWICE's Jihyo Collaborates with Jenevieve for an R&B Musical Journey
TWICE's Jihyo has collaborated with R&B artist Jenevieve to release a new song.
The track 'Heavenly' is in the alternative R&B genre, showcasing a harmonious blend of their vocals.
This collaboration marks an important milestone in expanding Jihyo's global music endeavors.

[TV Daily Reporter Kim Hangil] TWICE's Jihyo is expanding her global music endeavors through a collaboration with American R&B artist Jenevieve.

Released at 1 PM on the 8th, Jenevieve's new song 'Heavenly (Hvnly) (feat. JIHYO of TWICE)' is a remix of the original track 'Hvn High', featured in her deluxe album 'CRYSALIS (CODA)'. This alternative R&B pop song showcases the harmonious blend of both artists' soulful vocals.

Jihyo has consistently demonstrated her vocal prowess through her recent solo album 'ZONE', as well as various OSTs and project singles. This collaboration represents a significant step in broadening her engagement with global musicians, marking a key moment in her musical journey.

This collaboration is assessed to maximize the appeal of the alternative R&B genre through the fusion of Jihyo and Jenevieve. The harmonious blend of both artists’ vocals enhances their individuality while positioning the track as a competitive piece in the global music market. Jihyo's versatile ability to cover various genres as a vocalist raises expectations that this collaboration will offer her new musical opportunities.

The musical depth Jihyo showcased through her solo album 'ZONE' has already been acknowledged by fans. However, this collaboration represents a significant example of how she evolves through exchanges with global artists, reinforcing the K-POP artist's entry into the world stage.

Moreover, TWICE is currently engaged in their sixth world tour, marking a milestone as the first K-POP group to hold a solo concert in Tokyo's national stadium. In this context, 'Heavenly' offers a chance to further expand their global popularity and musical diversity.

This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.

Photo: Christian Loggins

Source: tvdaily.co.kr