Kim Min-jae, a member of the new boy group IDID formed through Starship's large-scale project "Debut's Plan," drew a global fan "rush to fandom" with a fresh, emotional voice and friendly talk characteristic of newly debuted idols.
Kim Min-jae recently appeared on the YouTube channel KBS Kpop in the "Limousine Service" content. "Limousine Service" is a high-quality live show that satisfies the senses in which singer Lee Mu-jin meets guests each week, sympathizes and sings together, and Kim Min-jae set the record for the guest who appears in the shortest time as of the broadcast filming date.
Opening the "Limousine Service" with an acoustic version of IDID's debut album I did it. title track "Shining on my own," Kim Min-jae introduced himself with the team introduction, saying, "I'm Starship's supernova, the rising super star, and I'm Kim Min-jae who will be Starship's No. 1 puppy, an all-rounder." He charmingly appealed a contrast between his confident stage presence when singing and his shy demeanor during talk segments.
Kim Min-jae shyly but confidently answered a flood of questions, from his feelings about just debuting to an introduction of the first mini album I did it. and the title track "Shining on my own," the part he considers the killing part of "Shining on my own," the behind-the-scenes story of joining Starship, what he thought before the first-place announcement on "Debut's Plan," and which IDID member he has the best chemistry with, and he performed a gag of speaking with water in his mouth that drew laughter.
Lee Mu-jin lavished praise on Kim Min-jae's live skills. Kim Min-jae performed Why Don't We's "What Am I," a song mixing youth and romance, and Crush's "Ego," his musical role model's song, with his own details and sensibility. Lee Mu-jin praised him, saying, "It was a live performance that beautifully captured the boyishness you can only feel now," and "the freshness was lovely," and Kim Min-jae, grateful, said, "I wanted to hear that review," showing his emotion. He also sweetly covered Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself," which he cited as an initial inspiration, on the spot, bringing smiles.
On his goal for what he wants to achieve with IDID, Kim Min-jae clearly said, "For now, rookie awards," and received good energy from Lee Mu-jin, who is a multiple rookie award winner. He said of appearing on "Limousine Service," "It was so fun to see what I imagined become reality, and honestly I'm still nervous but proud." Singing the duet "You Are in My Arms" by Yoo Jae-ha, prepared with Lee Mu-jin, he also confirmed his limitless potential as a solo musician.
Kim Min-jae's 활약 in "Limousine Service" captured the eyes, ears and hearts of global fans. Fans left enthusiastic comments praising Kim Min-jae, such as "the tone is literally first love itself," "when you look into Min-jae's eyes you can briefly forget the world and fall in," and "I love the freshness that comes from Min-jae's voice. Keep singing for a long time. genius puppy."
Meanwhile, IDID, which includes Kim Min-jae, officially debuted by releasing I did it. at 6 p.m. on the 15th. IDID is a seven-member boy group consisting of Jang Yong-hoon, Kim Min-jae, Park Won-bin, Chu Yoo-chan, Park Sung-hyun, Baek Jun-hyuk and Jung Se-min, and they successfully completed their debut-day showcase, raising expectations for their future activities.
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