On August 30th, Lee Jae Wook appeared on KBS2’s “The Seasons – Zico’s Artist”, where he captivated the audience with his impressive singing skills, rivaling that of professional singers.
Zico, who hosts the show, revealed how he personally invited Lee Jae Wook to appear, saying, “I saw him in a casual setting, and he was so tall and handsome. On top of that, he sang really well. He was humming a song, and it was so good that I invited him on the spot.”
Lee Jae Wook, who revealed that he was part of a hip-hop club during high school, added humorously, “I had an angry vibe back then. It seemed cool at the time, but now I find it embarrassing. I even made songs titled ‘Gang’ and ‘Killer’ as practice.”
For his first song on stage, Lee Jae Wook chose Primary’s “Johnny”. During the warm-up duet with Zico, when Zico introduced the song with the line “Do you know Jae Wook?“, Lee Jae Wook cleverly responded “The one who acts well?“, instantly boosting the energy. At the end of the song, Lee Jae Wook sang the line “I’m lonely” with deep emotion, drawing attention.
Lee Jae Wook then delivered a flawless solo performance, choosing Parc Jae Jung’s “Let’s Say Goodbye” for his next piece. His stable high notes and heartfelt expression of the song’s emotions were so perfect that he could easily pass as a professional singer. Zico mentioned that this was the song Lee Jae Wook was humming when he first scouted him, raising audience expectations. Lee Jae Wook explained that he chose the song because he’s planning to enlist in the military next year and wants to be active before he goes.
Following the broadcast, Lee Jae Wook’s performance received such a positive reaction that there were even calls for him to debut as a singer. Some viewers speculated that his song choices might have been influenced by thoughts of his former girlfriend Karina. In February, Lee Jae Wook confirmed his relationship with Karina, which drew worldwide attention. The two first met at luxury brand P’s collection event in January, where Lee Jae Wook reportedly fell in love at first sight and began dating Karina. However, their relationship faced backlash, particularly from Karina’s fanbase, leading to their breakup just five weeks later.
Source: Naver
