ITZY's CHAERYEONG provides dance tips for 'Lovesick' challenge in new video

CHAERYEONG of ITZY shared detailed choreography instructions for the 'Lovesick' challenge via a dance class video, recommending that learners practice at 0.8x speed to master complex rhythms.

CHAERYEONG, a member of ITZY, shared the details of her choreography with fans through a dance class video. Focusing on the challenge choreography for ITZY's song 'Lovesick', CHAERYEONG provided specific explanations regarding not only the accuracy of the movements but also how to capture the feel of the dance.

Stretching and basic movements to prevent injury

Before beginning the intensive choreography instruction, CHAERYEONG emphasized the importance of the warm-up process. Noting that the weather has become colder, she advised that one should sufficiently loosen joints that are prone to twisting, such as the wrists and ankles, before dancing. Mentioning her own routine, CHAERYEONG recommended starting only after moving the body sufficiently.

During the 'Oh My Life' section, which marks the beginning of the choreography, she taught hand gestures synchronized with the lyrics and shoulder-shrugging movements. She guided the direction of the movements by pointing out detailed hand gestures that follow the flow of the lyrics, such as rotating the right hand backward or moving the body toward the left.

Key points of the choreography including hip usage and waves

Detailed guidance followed regarding the hips and wave movements, which are the core of the choreography. CHAERYEONG explained the movement of tapping the hips twice in time with the lyrics and the waves that appear in specific sections. In particular, she noted that when performing the waves, one should capture the feeling of the body moving upward in reverse.

Additional detailed advice was provided to increase the completeness of the movements. Along with hip movements, CHAERYEONG mentioned the importance of pointing the toes. She also explained that using the head beautifully is important in this choreography, suggesting ways to better reveal one's charm while dancing.

Step-by-step practice methods through speed control

CHAERYEONG suggested a step-by-step practice method to help learners master the movements. Rather than proceeding at the original song speed from the start, she went through a process of learning the beat by lowering the playback speed to 0.8x. In sections where the beat is complex, she encouraged learners to master the sense of rhythm by repeating the flow of "down" and "up" three times.

During the practice process, CHAERYEONG advised that it is important for learners to show angles they are confident in. She urged them to perform the movements with confidence while keeping "the fingertips and toes beautiful." CHAERYEONG concluded the class by noting that the choreography is actually easy once understood and encouraged fans to practice at home.

Source: ITZY (YouTube)