For six long years, G.NA hovered on the threshold of becoming a singer and had to endure countless hardships before finally taking her first step. There's no denying that she's an artist made up of pure talent and effort. Although she was supported by one of the industry's biggest names, Cube Entertainment's Hong Seung Sung, G.NA stood on stage and came into her own through her own power. Her first comeback release, "BLACK & WHITE", gave music fans got a taste of her versatility in both image and music. "I feel something new and different every time I listen to the album.  I tried to present my own feel to the songs and made the songs fit me.  Like the title track, I really am 'black and white', and I tried to show something different from what I'm known for - something that showed maturity and growth." "BLACK & WHITE" also features contributions from impressive names like Yangpa, Wheesung, Young Ji, and Verbal Jint.  Through their help, G.NA was able to discover her full potential, as well as her hidden talents.  "Yangpa-unni revealed a lot of the musical tastes and trends in the Korean music industry for me.  She always gives me such good advice, which goes the same for Wheesung-oppa.  I'm very thankful that I have the support of such seniors, they're all excellent people." Although she funnels a lot of effort in order to attain success, not even the talented G.NA can avoid the anti-fans. Still, the artist was able to find the silver lining. "Anti-fans are fans to me.  I'm working hard to read what they write and fix whatever I can.  They're always so accurate and honest with their judgments, so I'm grateful that they're criticizing me.  If you don't advance, you inevitably retreat.  These days, I'm glad to be able to improve myself little by little," she explained. When asked about what her plans were for the year, she replied, "I'd really like to perform at a year-end awards ceremony.  I'm close with miss A's Min, but I was a bit jealous last year.  This year, I want to go on stage and perform something eye-catching and impressive." Source: MyDaily via Daum Image: BNT News