Kim Jaejoong Praises JYP Artists for Their Kindness and Charisma

Kim Jaejoong, formerly of SM Entertainment, has showered JYP Entertainment with praise.

On his YouTube channel 'Jae Friend,' a video titled 'JYP Trains Newcomers to Be Flirting Masters in Just 5 Months' was uploaded.

In the video, rookie group Kickflip, consisting of members Gyehoon, Minjae, and Donghwa, who debuted just five months ago, joined as guests. Kim Jaejoong prepared to welcome them by making the black bean noodles they had been craving due to their diet.

Kim Jaejoong expressed his admiration for JYP, saying, "I visited JYP because of these friends, and it was really nice. JYP artists are genuinely kind-hearted."

When the production team asked about YG, Kim Jaejoong, caught off guard, clarified, "That's not what I meant. YG is great too, but JYP people have such good character," he praised.

Meeting Kickflip, Kim Jaejoong asked if they felt the reality of their debut after five months. The members shared that seeing fans in person during music shows made it even more rewarding. They also enjoyed the black bean noodles Kim Jaejoong made, bringing a smile to his face.

Kim Jaejoong was surprised to learn that the members were born in 2004 and 2006, exclaiming, "If you were born in 2004, you weren't even born when I debuted!" The Kickflip members were equally surprised.

Later, member Donghwa gave Kim Jaejoong a back hug massage, prompting Kim Jaejoong to jokingly comment on JYP Entertainment again, "Why are JYP artists all so affectionate? Do they receive flirting training to hug and massage like this?" he quipped.

By Chaeryeong Lim, Ten Asia Reporter syjj426@tenasia.co.kr