Singer Choi Yena made a surprise appearance on MBC's 'What Do You Do When You Play?' under the pseudonym 'Yeongsimi,' showcasing her outstanding vocals and fresh charm.

The episode of 'What Do You Do When You Play?' that aired on the 7th was presented as a '95 Seoul Music Awards' special. Appearing as 'Yeongsimi' that day, Choi Yena performed a joint stage of The Classic's 'Yeouya' alongside 10CM and Melomance's Kim Min-seok.

On stage, Choi Yena led stable harmonies with her signature clear and pure tone. She also spontaneously performed the choreography of her hit song 'Catch Catch,' heating up the atmosphere at the venue.

"'Yeongsimi, is that you?'… I deliberately sang in a lower register"

After the performance, Choi Yena shared the backstory, saying, "I wondered if everyone would recognize me, but many people around me asked, 'Yeongsimi, is that you?' I deliberately sang in a slightly lower register and tried to make it seem as uncharacteristic of myself as possible."

She went on to explain the background of her distinctive retro sensibility, saying, "I often went to karaoke with my family from a young age, and I love 90s songs so much that 'Ilgwa Ibunui Il' was my parents' signature duet song."

Choi Yena, who continues her rising streak amid hot calls from the advertising industry, will release a remake of Japanese singer Otsuka Ai's hit song 'Sakuranbo' on the 17th.

Photo = MBC 'What Do You Do When You Play?' broadcast capture