2000-born Yoon Ga-i's boyfriend Jang Ki-ha appears on "Radio Star": "Let fans respond to the hate comments"

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Singer Jang Ki-ha (44), who announced a romantic relationship with actress Yoon Ga-i (26), will appear on "Radio Star."

Jang Ki-ha is set to appear as a guest on MBC's "Radio Star," airing this afternoon on the 9th. This episode is part of the special feature "When Emotions Rise ~ Let's Go! Artists," featuring Jang Ki-ha alongside Kim Chang-ok, Swings, and Ailee's Jeon So-yeon.

On this day, Jang Ki-ha will introduce his first full-length album since launching his solo career, titled "Sonsanjogak." The title track is "Nuna Nana." He revealed that the song was inspired by natural intonations that arise during everyday conversations and will perform its first a cappella live version on "Radio Star." With cheerful lyrics and melody, the studio will be filled with gasps of admiration and laughter.

The process of creating the new album is even more extraordinary. Jang Ki-ha expressed his desire to try a completely new approach different from before by submitting a poem he wrote to directors. He then revealed that he first completed a roughly 30-minute silent film by acting out a screenplay written based on reading the poem. Following this, he explained that without altering a single frame of the finished video, he created music and lyrics tailored to each scene and movement, drawing further admiration.

He also noted that his experience working on the soundtracks for director Ryu Seung-wan's films "The Outlaws" and "Veteran 2" played a significant role in this process. He applied techniques he mastered while creating music that matched specific scenes after watching film footage, ultimately completing a unique work where a silent film and popular music coexist as a pair, starting from a single poem.

Jang Ki-ha also shared his distinctive musical philosophy of enjoying polarized reactions, even hate comments, saying, "I hope people talk about my music behind my back." He mentioned that when he received sharp criticism for his songs in the past, he felt satisfied because he believed he was creating something on the edge of music's boundaries. Fans also revealed that they respond to negative comments with his song "That's Your Opinion," bringing laughter to the audience.

A special cinematic connection for Jang Ki-ha, who is also an actor, will be revealed. He received an offer to appear in the 2025 film "Virus" but initially declined due to feeling overwhelmed by the unexpectedly large amount of material. However, he changed his mind after lead actor Kim Yun-seok, who recommended him, personally called to persuade him to join the project. It was further revealed that Kim Yun-seok visited the set even on days when he had no filming schedule to observe Jang Ki-ha's acting and offer advice, highlighting their special bond.

He also shared that a phrase he repeatedly heard from Kim Yun-seok on set eventually became the basis for one of his songs. Known for using his hands frequently while speaking, Jang Ki-ha received direction from Kim Yun-seok with the meaning "Just stay still." Even after filming ended, the words kept lingering in his mind. Ultimately, he created a song that repeats the phrase "You just need to stay still, so why are you doing all this?" for about six minutes, eliciting laughter.

He also revealed an anecdote about his first meeting with Swings. Swings explained the current trends in the hip-hop scene, stating, "Lack of rhyming rap is currently popular in the hip-hop world, and Jang Ki-ha's music style seems to have been influenced by this." In particular, he referred to Jang Ki-ha as a "game changer," expressing sincere admiration.

Jang Ki-ha's story can be seen on "Radio Star," airing at 10:30 PM on Wednesday the 9th.

Meanwhile, Jang Ki-ha, born in 1982, recently sparked discussion by acknowledging his romantic relationship with rookie actress Yoon Ga-i, born in 2000. The two reportedly began dating after appearing together on OTT Coupang Play's "SNL Korea Season 4" in September 2023.

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