She answered, "It doesn't feel that good. Hyorin is a close dongseng, so I'm�embarrassed�to be called rivals with her." Hyorin also added, "I was close with Ailee unni even before she had an album because we filmed a drama together."

When asked to choose between friendship and winning, both chose friendship. But Ailee added jokingly, "I chose a calm stage because friendship was more important, but Hyorin seems like she really wants to win because she did all these things like dancing."