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‘Digital-music powerhouse’ Zia (Zia) affirmed her presence as the ‘Queen of Ballads’.

The new song ‘Shy Woman’ by Zia ranked No. 1 on the domestic Rising Chart of the music platform Vibe (VIBE) as of 10 a.m. on the 15th, drawing a heated response.

Zia released ‘Shy Woman’ on the 8th through various online music sites. ‘Shy Woman’ is a ballad that hitmaker Rocoberry (Rocoberry) participated in creating, combining a plain yet deep melody with the restrained emotional expression characteristic of Zia.

The lyrics, which portray a heart that cannot be honest in front of love, are resonating with male and female listeners in their 30s and 40s alike, spreading quickly. This No. 1 on the Rising Chart of Vibe (VIBE) is meaningful because it was achieved through the voluntary choice of music fans and repeat plays rather than large-scale marketing.

Since the release, listeners have continued to respond positively to ‘Shy Woman’, which captures the deepened musical prowess of Zia, with comments such as “The ballad that best fits a winter like this” and “A song that lets you feel the emotional arc of Zia again”.

A representative of the agency said, “What is impressive is that balanced reactions are continuing among both men and women, centered on listeners in their 30s and 40s,” and added, “The emotional synergy created by Rocoberry and Zia is naturally leading to chart results”.

Zia has established herself as a ballad vocalist spanning generations through numerous hits such as ‘Have a Drink’, ‘You Are Stuck in Me’, ‘An Excruciatingly Heartbreaking Love’, ‘They Say I Am a Crybaby’, and ‘Of Course’. With ‘Shy Woman’, which focuses on the sincerity of emotion rather than flashy technique, she is leaving a deep impression on long-time fans as well as new listeners.

‘Shy Woman’ by Zia is now available on Vibe (VIBE) and various online music sites.