K-Pop Star Kim Jae-hwan Dedicates New Song to Fans, Expresses Deep Gratitude

K-pop singer Kim Jae-hwan has expressed his heartfelt love for his fans, known as 'WIND', calling them his muse.

On October 23, Kim Jae-hwan appeared as a guest on the YouTube channel 'Jo Hyun Ah's Ordinary Thursday Night' (referred to as 'JoMokBam'), marking his return after a 1 year and 9-month hiatus. During the show, he shared candid stories and insights.

Kim Jae-hwan, who revealed himself to be a fan of 'JoMokBam', appeared slightly nervous at the beginning, maintaining a formal posture and jokingly saying, "I guess the military hasn't completely left me yet," which brought laughter.

When asked about the inspiration behind the lyrics of his new song, Kim Jae-hwan confessed for the first time, "I haven't even told the company, but my muse is my fandom 'WIND'." He explained that he wrote the lyrics himself, expressing gratitude to the fans who waited for him during his military service. Jo Hyun Ah, after listening to the live performance of the new song, commented, "While his vocal skills are outstanding, it's his genuine heart that truly touches people's hearts."

Kim Jae-hwan also showcased a more mature musical perspective, free from the pressure of chart performance. He admitted, "I'm not particularly worried about whether this music will survive. The process of creating music itself was a joy." He further shared, "With a solid foundation in music, I'm not afraid of anything anymore. Whether there are 3 or 300 people in the audience, I'm just grateful and find the act itself enjoyable."

Kim Jae-hwan released his new song 'I'll Come to You Now' on October 22.

Reported by Ejin Park, TenAsia ejin@tenasia.co.kr