“10-million-viewer actor” Park Jihoon has kicked things off! He released his first single album, ‘RE:FLECT’, on April 29, marking his return to music after three years since his seventh mini-album ‘Blank or Black’ in April 2023. Despite a packed schedule, he is staying busy with promotions for the title track ‘Bodyelse’, and connecting with fans through his fan meeting ‘Same Place’ and fancon ‘RE:FLECT’. Plus, he is greeting viewers through the variety show ‘WANNA ONE GO : Back to Base’ as a member of the reunited WANNA ONE.
Park Jinyoung dropped his second mini album ‘Said & Done’ on the 13th, also returning after three years. The title track ‘EVERLOVE’ has already garnered attention as he reportedly put a lot of effort into the choreography, melody, and lyrics. He previously proved his skills as a singer-songwriter by participating in the producing, writing, and composing of his first solo album in 2023, all while staying active with GOT7. On the 15th, he will hold a live stage for about 400 fans, featuring performances of new songs including ‘EVERLOVE’ and a talk session about the album’s creation.
Jung Soojung is set to return to music with her single ‘PWLT’ on the 26th, about five months after her solo debut single ‘Solitary’ on November 27 last year. It is reported that she traveled between Jeju and Taiwan to work on the new release. Since debuting as a member of f(x) in 2009, she has been loved for her refreshing tone, impressive vocals, and stage-dominating performance and visuals. However, she focused solely on acting for about eight years following a project single in 2017. This is why fans of her music are so excited about her current journey from ‘Solitary’ to ‘PWLT’.
All three have built solid foundations as actors during their music hiatuses. Park Jihoon established himself as an actor capable of unique emotional expression through the movie ‘The Man Living with the King’, which drew over 16 million viewers. His current TVING original ‘Cooking Soldier, Becoming a Legend’ is also performing well in terms of ratings and buzz. Park Jinyoung has made a mark in various dramas like ‘Unknown Seoul’, ‘Yumi’s Cells’, ‘Shining’, and ‘Witch’, as well as the movie ‘High Five’. Jung Soojung played the female lead Yang Min-hee in the movie ‘Jjanggu’ released on April 22 and delivered an impressive performance in the recently ended drama ‘How to Become a Building Owner in Korea’.
Their successful filmographies prove that their “two-job” lifestyle comes from strong personal will. An anonymous industry insider, A, noted, “They prepared their albums while participating in consecutive projects without rest, which is why the results are coming out now.” The insider added, “Ultimately, their own desire to not let go of their identity as a singer is most important. It is only possible to balance both in a tight schedule if they have the heart to meet fans on stage during this period. Their ability to excel in both is also key, as their talent naturally leads to ambition for their careers.”
