K-Pop Duo 2F's Heartfelt Journey: Unbreakable Bond and Musical Aspirations

The emotional vocal duo 2F, consisting of Shin Yong-jae and Kim Won-joo, recently appeared as guests on Jo Hyun-ah's YouTube channel, 'Jo Hyun-ah's Ordinary Thursday Night.' They shared candid stories about their music, including their latest release 'Everywhere I Go,' and their long-standing teamwork.

In the video titled 'Tonight, I'll Take the 2nd Floor...☆ The Shy Temptation of Two Introverted Men,' the duo, who were part of the third generation of the group 4Men for nearly a decade before forming 2F in 2020, revealed that they have never had a disagreement or felt resentment towards each other in their 17 years together.

Kim Won-joo introduced their journey, saying, "We were with 4Men for about 10 years before leaving the company and starting anew as 2F." Shin Yong-jae explained, "Our personalities, thoughts, and tastes are so similar that we've never had a clash of opinions." Jo Hyun-ah humorously reenacted a scenario where Urban Zakapa members avoided eye contact on stage after a fight, expressing her admiration for 2F's harmonious relationship.

Jo Hyun-ah also shared an anecdote about 4Men and Urban Zakapa using the same waiting room during their active years. She recalled, "I still remember how quiet the waiting room was," contrasting it with Urban Zakapa's noisier atmosphere, which led them to converse outside, drawing laughter from the audience.

Shin Yong-jae expressed his deep affection for Kim Won-joo by gifting him a custom microphone in white, matching his own, as a surprise. Kim Won-joo proudly shared, "I received it casually in the elevator on the day we were filming a live clip," while Shin Yong-jae shyly added, "I thought it would look odd if our microphones were different colors. Does it seem too much like a couple?"

Shin Yong-jae admitted to being curious about Kim Won-joo's thoughts lately, asking if he was okay. When Kim Won-joo expressed confusion, Jo Hyun-ah advised, "Depression is always a downward curve. It takes a lot of effort to return to the baseline." Kim Won-joo appreciated the support, revealing that his external activities had decreased after a slump. Shin Yong-jae shared his concern, saying, "I was worried that asking 'Are you okay?' might make him feel worse," and expressed his hope for Kim Won-joo's well-being.

The trio also performed 4Men's 'Confession' together. Shin Yong-jae expressed his desire to collaborate with Urban Zakapa, calling them "a group specialized in vocals," and mentioned his previous experience singing 'I Don't Love You' with HYNN (Park Hye-won) and Urban Zakapa.

By Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia Reporter syjj426@tenasia.co.kr