Son Ho-young: "I'm so excited about Fin.K.L's full-group comeback as 'fellow agency members'… I'll definitely go to the concert" [Interview ③]

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-Continued from Interview ②.

As a first-generation idol still active in the industry, how does Son Ho-young view the current K-pop market that has reached its fifth generation? He shared both incisive insights and affectionate observations regarding his junior colleagues.

Reflecting on today's idol market, Son said, "It seems to be getting more and more perfect. There are no flaws." He added, "I feel like people like g.o.d won't come out anymore in the future. g.o.d had many weaknesses and shortcomings, but that is what gave them their unique color. They were a representative team whose disadvantages were highlighted as strengths."

He continued, "Looking at today's idols, everything from preparation to practice is incredibly detailed. The strategy seems to be perfected." However, he revealed his sincere thoughts as a first-generation senior, stating, "That is why I find them impressive yet feel uneasy. Isn't it too clean? So far, things have been very good, but that is also what worries me."

Among the countless junior idols, the differentiating factor of "solo singer Son Ho-young" was clear. He shook his head and said, "I don't think I am in a position to be compared with today's idol friends. I am not an idol."

He added, "The strength people around me often mention is that 'when the voice comes out, they know it is me.' I plan to leverage that identity, using the comfort and happiness felt when listening to my songs as a weapon to appeal to audiences."

Recently, Son's agency, Jemstone E&M, took on Fin.K.L's full-group comeback project, sparking significant buzz over the reunion of first-generation legends. When asked how he felt upon hearing the news as a colleague and fellow agency member, he could not hide his overflowing emotions, saying, "Isn't it wonderful? I am so excited and have been looking forward to it."

Son expressed his delight, stating, "I will definitely be there at that performance. I miss them so much and desperately want to hear Fin.K.L's old songs again. It was such good news for me."

As a colleague who led the music scene together in the late 1990s, his affection for the members of Fin.K.L was also exceptional.

While noting that "it has been quite a while since we have been in frequent contact," he said, "Ok Joo-hyun is someone who doesn't feel like I haven't seen her in a long time; it feels like we just parted yesterday," showcasing the camaraderie shared over many years. Finally, he left a weighty reflection as a long-lasting first-generation idol, stating, "It itself is so grateful that we can celebrate our 30th anniversary."

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