CHAEYOUNG Steps Out with "SHOOT (Firecracker)," a Bright, Disco-Dusted Mission Statement
After accumulating over a decade of experience, TWICE powerhouse CHAEYOUNG steps forward with cool, calm, and collected precision on her debut solo set, LIL FANTASY vol.1, out September 12 via JYP/Republic. And its magnetic title track, “SHOOT (Firecracker),” introduces a world she’s curated to feel sleek, playful, and tailored to her versatility.
As a single, “SHOOT (Firecracker)” lands squarely in disco-influenced pop: clean rhythm guitar gives the groove bounce, a lightly funk-twinged bassline keeps things buoyant, and CHAEYOUNG’s smooth, almost airy vocal threads the hook without overselling it. It’s vibey, dance-ready, and intentionally light on its feet with a chorus that feels built for repeat plays.
JYP and Republic Records
Across LIL FANTASY vol.1, the scope widens. The nine-song project moves between crisp pop and hazier mood pieces, keeping arrangements compact and melodies upfront. Collaborative cuts with Japanese band Gliiico and contributions from Sumin and Jibin of Y2K92 tilt the record toward off-center textures while staying firmly in CHAEYOUNG’s lane. Crucially, she’s not just the face of the era either; she’s embedded in its making, taking on songwriting and composition duties throughout the detailed tracklist.
Though the bottom line here is that the title track “SHOOT (Firecracker)” is a crisp mission statement of disco-dusted pop with smooth delivery. And if the single lights the fuse, the album proves she knows exactly how long to let it burn.
