K-Pop Star Hanhae Returns to Music Charts After 4 Years with Record-Breaking Streaming Success

K-Pop artist Hanhae is set to appear on 'Radio Star' to share his recent achievements, including reaching a new peak in streaming revenue 15 years into his career and re-entering the music charts after a 4-year hiatus.

The upcoming episode of MBC's 'Radio Star,' airing on the 4th, will feature a special segment titled 'SHOW! Walking the Flower Path~' with guests Kim Won-jun, Jo Hye-ryun, Hanhae, and Grizzly. Hanhae will discuss how his cover performance of 'Already One Year' on a long-running variety show led to his record-breaking streaming success and chart re-entry.

Hanhae will also share stories about forming the duo 'Han Moon-chul' with Moon Se-yoon and the amusing incidents involving the lawyer Han Moon-chul due to their team name. Additionally, he will reveal behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his early days as a founding member of Block B, including a humorous tale of almost becoming the main vocalist despite auditioning as a rapper. Hanhae will also perform a live rendition of Lee Ki-chan's 'Beauty' on the spot.

The episode will further explore Hanhae's passion for wine, showcasing his unique persona as a 'winefluencer' among enthusiasts. As the first Korean celebrity to earn the WSET Level 3 certification, Hanhae will recount a private dinner with the author of the popular manga 'Drops of God' and introduce his unconventional wine and food pairings, including bibimbap, hongeo, fried chicken, and traditional ceremonial dishes.

Catch Hanhae on 'Radio Star' airing at 10:30 PM.

Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr