marie claire photos via NATE & video story via hyoleesubs, translated by forgotten260

After the May 16 live recording of SBS Inkigayo, Lee Hyori immediately boarded a plane to Bali. This timeime, she left to shoot a magazine cover. However, since she is in the middle of her fourth album's promotions, this trip has special meaning for her.

On April 12, Hyori released her fourth album's title song "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"  which also reigned Inkigayo and took home the triple crown.  The award-winning title song is different from recent digital sounds in the music world. Hip-hop songs are Hyori's new challenge. However it seems that fans haven't been adapting to this new image, since fans' reactions weren't as great as predicted. Hyori's activities weren't that much as predicted either.

And that's why Hyori's follow-up song is making people more curious than ever!  Hyori's promotions for her follow-up song has been decided for the last week of May, without any mention of which song it may be. Some possibilities are "Highlight" from the fourth album or a track from the repackaged album.  However, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" emphasized Hyori's independent personality so fans and enthusiasts alike are looking forward to what the next song may focus on. 

A representative from her company said, "'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' can be considered a success in terms of music and sales, but we're still regretful about the difference to our expectations. The follow-up song will definitely reconfirm Hyori's status." 

Hyori has always gotten her inspiration overseas. This time, everyone is anticipating what she will bring from Bali after her departure on May 20. After Hyori returns, she will be recording the music video for the follow-up song.