Singer Dawn (DAWN) returned after completing his military service and, after resuming full-scale activities, drew attention by taking a firm stance when asked a question that evoked his ex-lover HyunA.
Earlier, Dawn was discharged in July after completing alternative service as a social service worker. After a long military hiatus, he made his first broadcast return through the TVING original reality dating show "EXchange 4".
In the episodes 6 and 7 released on the 22nd, MC Lee Yong-jin mentioned Dawn's situation, saying, "The production team said they had offered Dawn a role since previous seasons," referring to Dawn's public relationship and later breakup. Dawn replied, "At that time I wasn't in a position to do anything," and smiled awkwardly.
On the show, Dawn also shared candid thoughts about reunion after breakup, like the theme of "EXchange." He said, "After the breakup I never contacted her, and even when she contacted me I never replied. So I don't understand reunions," showing a firm stance.
When Lee Yong-jin asked, "Then do you know the feeling of X (an ex) getting closer to someone else?", Dawn smiled and said, "I guess you would." Lee Yong-jin, apparently recalling HyunA's marriage to Yong Jun-hyung, quickly apologized, "Ah, sorry," and the scene turned into a burst of laughter.
This remark from Dawn is notable because his long-time partner HyunA married singer Yong Jun-hyung in October last year. The two were considered a representative K-pop couple after dating publicly from 2016 to 2022 for six years, but they ultimately broke up.
Netizens reacted with comments such as "It seems he has completely moved on now," "Cool and mature attitude, impressive," and "This resonates more after HyunA's marriage," showing strong interest in Dawn's candid side.
Meanwhile, Dawn plans to resume musical activities after his military discharge, previewing a new chapter with stylish sounds and original concepts.<
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