TWICE member Nayeon is drawing attention ahead of her upcoming solo comeback, but this time the conversation is not limited to her new music.
The tracklist for her forthcoming single album, “NA-sty,” has sparked discussion among fans after rapper and songwriter Lil Cherry was revealed as one of the contributors.
Her involvement became a talking point because of past online speculation connecting her to another TWICE member, Chaeyoung.
The discussion began after Nayeon’s three-track lineup was shared online on November 8.
While fans were excited to discover the songs and their contributors, some quickly recognised Lil Cherry’s name and brought up rumours that had circulated several years ago.
Online users referred to the rapper as Chaeyoung’s alleged “ex situationship,” creating surprise and amusement across social media.
However, the supposed past connection remains unconfirmed. Neither Chaeyoung nor Lil Cherry has publicly established the nature of their alleged relationship.
The current discussion is therefore based on fan speculation and recollections rather than verified information.
Nayeon’s upcoming release, meanwhile, marks her return to solo music with a new project that has already attracted considerable attention.
The album is scheduled to showcase a different side of the TWICE member, with fans eagerly waiting to hear the tracks.
Lil Cherry’s Name on Nayeon’s Tracklist Surprises TWICE Fans
Nayeon’s upcoming single album “NA-sty” features three tracks: “BABY ANGEL,” “SHIVER,” and “BOY.”
“BABY ANGEL” has been announced as the title track, while Nayeon participated in writing and composing “SHIVER.”
Lil Cherry is among the contributors credited on the project.
Following the tracklist announcement, fans began connecting Lil Cherry’s involvement to the older online speculation surrounding Chaeyoung.
Some users expressed surprise that the rapper was working on a song for Nayeon, particularly because of the title of the third track, “BOY.”
One fan highlighted the apparent connection between the song titles, writing,
“chaeyoung’s ex situationship making a song named ‘boy’ for nayeon and guess who had a song named ‘girl’ in her debut album.”
Another user reacted to the collaboration by commenting,
“lil cherry as in chaeyoungs ex situationship? writing song for nayeon ouuu shiiii.”
The comments quickly attracted attention, with fans discussing the unexpected connection and revisiting older conversations about the two artists.
Some were particularly surprised that newer fans were unfamiliar with the speculation, prompting users to share posts explaining what they described as the Lil Cherry-Chaeyoung history.
One fan wrote,
“people these days not knowing the lil cherry chaeyoung lore makes me feel so old like it wasn’t even THAT long ago i feel like. but sit down let me tell you all how everything started around 2019.”
The reactions demonstrate how older fan discussions can resurface when an unexpected professional connection appears in a new music release.
Nayeon’s ‘NA-sty’ Comeback Draws Attention Ahead of November Release
While the online conversation has focused on Lil Cherry’s involvement, Nayeon’s upcoming album remains the main event.
“NA-sty” is scheduled for release on November 20, 2026, at 2 p.m. KST.
It will be her first solo music project in approximately two years and five months, following her second mini album, “NA,” released in June 2024.
The upcoming release includes three tracks, with “BABY ANGEL” serving as the title song.
Nayeon has also participated in the lyrics and composition of “SHIVER,” offering fans an opportunity to hear more of her own musical contributions.
Nayeon previously made her solo debut in 2022 with “IM NAYEON,” featuring the popular title track “POP!”
She followed it with “NA,” led by “ABCD,” further establishing her identity as a solo performer alongside her activities with TWICE.
The title “NA-sty” combines references to Nayeon’s name and the English word “nasty,” reflecting the concept and personality planned for the release.
The project is expected to present different sides of the singer, moving beyond the bright and playful image associated with some of her earlier solo music.
As the comeback approaches, fans are discussing both the musical contributors and the unexpected online attention surrounding the tracklist.
Although the speculation involving Lil Cherry and Chaeyoung remains unverified, it has added another layer of conversation to Nayeon’s upcoming release.
Ultimately, listeners will be waiting to discover how the three songs come together when “NA-sty” arrives on November 20.
