Kim Jae-hwan, the main vocalist of the group Wanna One and a successful solo artist, is set to release a new album next month following his military discharge.
According to a report by TenAsia on the 31st, Kim Jae-hwan will be returning to his fans with a new album in April. This marks his first comeback since his full military discharge in December last year, and his first solo activity in nearly two years, excluding OST releases since May 2024.
An industry insider commented on the album's title track, stating, "As Kim Jae-hwan was the main vocalist of Wanna One, his outstanding skills will shine in this song. It will be an emotional track that highlights his strong high notes," sparking curiosity among fans.
Kim Jae-hwan's comeback is expected to garner public attention as it coincides with the airing of Mnet's reality show 'Wanna One Go,' featuring his group Wanna One. Celebrating their 10th debut anniversary in 2026, Wanna One reunites on 'Wanna One Go' for the first time in six years since their performance at the 2021 'MAMA AWARDS,' delighting fans who have been eagerly waiting. However, Kang Daniel, who is currently serving in the military, and Lai Kuan-lin, who is in China, will not be participating in 'Wanna One Go.'
Since his discharge, Kim Jae-hwan has been actively communicating with fans by sharing song cover videos and updates on his official YouTube channel 'Kim Jae Hwan KIM JAE HWAN.'
Meanwhile, Wanna One was a project group formed through Mnet's audition program 'Produce 101' Season 2 in 2017. The group consisted of 11 members, including actor Park Ji-hoon, who recently starred in the hit film 'The Man Who Lives with the King,' as well as Kang Daniel, Lee Dae-hwi, Kim Jae-hwan, Ong Seong-wu, Park Woo-jin, Lai Kuan-lin, Yoon Ji-sung, Hwang Min-hyun, Bae Jin-young, and Ha Sung-woon.