Returning after a long hiatus, Lee Hyori expressed her gratitude for the public's interest, even thanking those who aren't so fond of her.

Lee Hyori recently shared on her fan cafe, "After finishing a year-and-a-half long recording [for the album] and filming the title track music video, I think to myself, 'It's really the beginning now'. My three-year hiatus, the various things that changed within me during those years, and having the title of a woman in her mid-30s are not easy things to carry on my shoulders."

"I am thankful that I still have antis and mean comments. I think I would hate it more if there was just no response. As I compete with many hoobae artists, I inevitably have to go head-to-head with them on the charts. But I think that I have my own role. I am ready to have fun and humbly accept whatever is given to me."

This diva can rest assured that Korea is still very much in love with her as she has achieved an all-kill after the release of her pre-revealed track "Miss Korea"!

Lee Hyori will release her full 5th album on the 21st!