"I choked up while eating gukbap"...Kim Jae-hwan reveals the moment of Wanna One's reunion [Interview ③]

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Singer Kim Jae-hwan, formerly of the group Wanna One, shared his unique feelings about reuniting with his former members.

Kim Jae-hwan recently stated in a digital single 'I'll Be There to Pick You Up' release commemorative interview held at a cafe in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, that "while preparing the single album, I naturally communicated with the members, which led to the reunion project."

He continued, "It was strange that we even ended up filming a reality show. It also aligned well with my solo preparations, so I think I'll be able to be more active and happy." He also joked, "My mother likes seeing me on TV, so I wanted to appear, and I think I'll be able to show my face regularly."

In particular, he revealed deep emotions while recalling the moment he learned about the reunion news right after his discharge. Kim Jae-hwan said, "After my discharge, I watched related videos while eating gukbap, and I choked up. Although I didn't express it outwardly, I realized I had been missing them. It was strange that the members felt the same way, and I thought I should cherish the given opportunity, be humble, and move forward without regrets."

He also said, "When they said we would wear gray school uniforms again, it felt like going back in time. I had thought about wearing a tuxedo and looking cool, but rather, that itself was moving." He emphasized, "Most importantly, the moment we met Wanna One fans again was the most meaningful."

He added, "Even in bad weather and difficult circumstances, I was very grateful to the fans who came to support us, and I want to repay them with better stages and appearances in the future."

He also conveyed his feelings toward his fans. He said, "Even though a long time has passed, I felt grateful that the fans have been waiting for us. I think they are seeing not only our external appearance but also our growth internally."

Furthermore, the chemistry with the members remained unchanged. He said, "Park Ji-hoon received a lot of love for 'King of Masked Singer' and teased me a lot. They even joked that my shoulders had gone up," and laughed. He continued, "Ji-hoon is still humble and unchanged, which made me even more grateful. With good results continuing into the reunion period, I approached the filming with a grateful heart."

Finally, Kim Jae-hwan said, "Ji-hoon listened to my new song positively." He added, "Since this is my first start after discharge, I want to focus on building my own story rather than competing. I hope to receive a lot of love, but more than a thirst for results, I want to convey comfort to more people." He concluded, "I hope an environment will be created so that I can continue releasing albums in the future."

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