In a new interview with Sports Donga, Jessica talked about a variety of topics once again, including her new album and debuting as a solo artist around the same time as former girl group member Tiffany.

She admitted, "I had no idea that I'd be a singer again.  If it weren't for my fans' support, there wouldn't be a day like today.  I regained my courage because of the fans who showed their support, asking me to keep singing.  I think I began the work with mulling over what the fans wanted from me and what they wanted to hear.  In the end, I decided that I had to do songs that the fans wanted to hear and prepared for my album."

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This was also her first album with the name Girls' Generation removed from it.  She said, "I always liken life to a book where you turn the pages one at a time.  When I left the group, I believed that the time had come for me to put a period.  Now, I've gone on to the next page and have to write a new story.  Girls' Generation was an important and precious time for me.  If there were no Girls' Generation, I would not exist here like this right now."

She then talked about debuting as a solo artist around the same time as Tiffany with, "When I heard the news, I thought, 'Why?  Of all people?'" and laughed.  She continued, "I thought that it might actually be a good thing.  I was curious about what Tiffany would do, and she was really cool.  I thought it'd be fun for people who are watching because her music and visuals are different from mine.  Leaving behind the grades for our music, I wish that we would each promote coolly."