Singer Sunmi met her idol during her childhood and became a 'successful fan'.
On the 4th, a video titled 'The scene where the demon lake full of screams becomes a successful fan | Jaichingu Ep.83 | Sunmi Kim Jaejoong' was released on the YouTube channel 'Jaichingu'.
In the video, Sunmi visited 'Jaichingu Village' to meet Kim Jae Woong. It is known that Sunmi was a fan of Dongbang, and she didn't know where to put herself when she was escorted by Kim Jaejoong. When it came time for Sunmi to sit next to Kim Jaejoong, she took shy steps and couldn't make eye contact, feeling embarrassed. Gathering courage to look at Kim Jaejoong's face, she couldn't scream and seemed overjoyed, drawing attention. Kim Jaejoong remarked, 'Among the 148 participants, this is the first time I've seen someone like this. The term successful fan seems to fit this exactly.'
With a fluttering and nervous heart, Sunmi said, 'I don't know when I'll be able to face you,' adding, 'Did you know I was a fan? I will share a lot today.' Sunmi shared that 'Dongbang debuted when I was in the 4th grade, and it feels just like when I was very young,' but even in the casual mode she needed to adopt on 'Jaichingu,' she laughed while saying, 'How can I speak casually to my idol?'
Referencing songs not famous as title tracks, but included in albums, Sunmi teamed up with Kim Jaejoong for a duet. In particular, Sunmi mentioned Kim Jaejoong's tied-back hairstyle, saying, 'That isn't the only part of my dark history.' Kim Jaejoong explained, 'At that time, we wanted to stand out. Our rivals, such as SS501, were typical handsome guys, so we thought that our music and visuals needed to be strong. This is our opinion reflected in the music.'
Sunmi stated, 'Recently, a Dongbang video appeared in the YouTube algorithm. It brought back memories, and I was overwhelmed with emotion. I felt what it means to be touched in a way that is hard to put into words. Kim Jaejoong was wearing a white sleeveless shirt, and he was sweating like it was the rainy season. I used to feel shy about watching it, but now I found myself thinking how hard it must have been for him, and I was overwhelmed.'
Sunmi remarked, 'Isn't it usually referred to as a successful fan? In my memory, Kim Jaejoong has always been so handsome, sexy, and an excellent singer. There are no other voices like his. Moreover, he dances well. I nurtured my dream of becoming a singer by watching Dongbang and BoA, which is why I auditioned for SM.' Sunmi participated in the 9th SM audition, and she and Kim Jaejoong formed a common ground by being selected as 'best-looking'.
However, Sunmi debuted at JYP, not SM. She revealed, 'I thought I would debut at SM, but I didn't get a call. In the meantime, I received a call from JYP. The person who was the casting director at SM moved to JYP and offered me an opportunity.' Kim Jaejoong commented, 'If she hadn't debuted as Wonder Girls, she might have debuted as Girls' Generation.'
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