Moon Hee-jun: "H.O.T.'s 30th Anniversary Concert, Still in Discussions with Members for 11 Months" [Trend Oldie]

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Singer Moon Hee-jun unleashes the unfiltered talk of a 30-year veteran idol, covering everything from the progress of H.O.T.'s 30th anniversary full-group concert to practical advice for junior idols.

In Episode 3 of the T-Cast E Channel variety show "Seo In-young's Trend Oldie" (directed by Lee Ji-sun, produced by Studio Brave), airing on the 15th, H.O.T.'s leader Moon Hee-jun, who is celebrating his 30th debut anniversary, appears as a one-day student to engage in cross-generational talk on the theme of "idols" with Seo In-young and Mimi Minu.

On this day, Moon Hee-jun shares his thoughts on reaching H.O.T.'s 30th debut anniversary while mentioning that they are currently discussing a full-group concert, drawing attention. He reveals that he has been in discussions with the members for 11 months regarding the 30th-anniversary concert this year. With little time left in the year, curiosity is focused on whether the concert will materialize.

A "Current Idol Level Test" involving the pride of first-generation idol Moon Hee-jun and 1.5-generation idol Seo In-young is also conducted. Moon Hee-jun demonstrates his status as an "SM pioneer" by correctly matching group names and agencies after looking at photos of junior idols. However, he gives nonsensical answers when it comes to the members' names, bringing laughter. As quizzes continue to be posed, he exclaims, "Is this Family Game Show?" expressing dissatisfaction and causing the set to erupt in laughter.

Seo In-young also reveals behind-the-scenes stories from her days with Jewelry. Having been in charge of harmonies within the team, she recalls her early role, revealing not only the backstory of her trademark "hip shake" but also how her part increased, showcasing candid talk befitting an idol senior.

Stories about the changing K-pop market continue. When the success case of girl group Rescene, which gained algorithmic attention through the catchphrase "Geoje Yaho," is introduced, Moon Hee-jun analyzes that they did not simply gain popularity thanks to the algorithm, but rather that members who already possessed talent and charisma were given an opportunity to be known by the public. The story of singer Wooz, whose stage video gained attention during his military service leading to a reverse chart climb, is also introduced. Regarding the emergence of virtual idol PLAVE, he points out the advantage of being able to maintain the same appearance over time, revealing a unique perspective.

Unusual cases that occurred amid the K-pop boom are also revealed. From a man who underwent more than 30 plastic surgeries to resemble BTS Jimin, to the controversy surrounding a Chinese influencer imitating BLACKPINK Rosé, the appearances surprise the cast. Additionally, when the topic of the world-famous music festival Coachella comes up, Seo In-young reveals her ambition for the Coachella stage by saying, "After Waterbomb, it's your turn."

In particular, Moon Hee-jun offers practical advice to junior idols that they must manage their money themselves. As an idol senior, he advises that even if one earns a large income at a young age, they may face difficulties if they do not properly establish economic awareness. Seo In-young also emphasizes that as singers, they must consistently practice singing and handle live stages.

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