Kim Jaehwan: "My affection and trust for Wanna One members are even stronger now"

On the 2nd, JTBC News reported an exclusive interview Kim Jaehwan did with Japanese media outlet Oricon News through its official channel. The interview covered his past seven years promoting as a solo artist, his reunion with the Wanna One members, and his gratitude toward fans.

Marking the 7th anniversary of his solo debut, Kim Jaehwan looked back at his growth over the years and emphasized that his attitude toward music remains the same as when he started. He shared that the sincerity and passion he had for singing and performing on stage has remained unchanged since his debut. He also shared his hope to continue showing his unique color through various musical projects and performances.

Kim Jaehwan also shared his thoughts on his reunion with the Wanna One members:

"I treasure relationships where I can meet the members comfortable regardless of how much the time has passed. Since each member has gained various experiences through their individual careers, our ability to understand and empathize with one another has grown significantly. It made my affection and trust for the members have grown even stronger than before."

Kim Jaehwan did not forget to express his appreciation for his fans. He described his fans as an existence that always gives him strength and thanked them for their unchanging support and love throughout the year, adding:

"I hope to repay their support with great music and performances in the future, while also continuing to hold concerts to connect even more closely with them."

Recently, Kim Jaehwan released the digital single 'I'll Be There' and has been actively promoting it. The song, which he personally wrote, composed, and played guitar for, delivers a warm message of comfort and encouragement that resonates with listeners. He is scheduled to perform at the '2026 Korea Memorial Festa' which will be held at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul on the 6th. 

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"She was married, but we dated" ... Cha Gawon's uncle exposes test messages in which MC Mong admits to an affair

According to a recent report by MyDaily, private text messages between singer-producer MC Mong and P.Ark Group and One Hundred Label Chairwoman Cha Gawon were revealed, drawing significant attention from the public.

In this episode, Cha Gawon's uncle and also the head of a major construction development company identified as Mr. A appeared and exposed the raw, unfiltered messages that he claimed to have received directly from MC Mong. In the messages, MC Mong allegedly wrote:

"I dated Gawon. Three years ago, she asked me out. After thinking about it for a long time, I agreed to date her. Even though she was married, she told me she was in the process of getting a divorce. I was grateful for how much she took care of and protected me. As a man, I gambled. I gambled with Cha Gawon. She also helped me pay off some of my gambling debts." 

Mr. A claimed that after receiving those messages, MC Mong personally visited him and threatened to expose his relationship with Cha Gawon to the media, engaging in intimidation and attempted extortion.

However, the explanations from Cha Gawon are completely different. She strongly countered:

"If I open my mouth, a lot of people will get hurt. The entire entertainment industry could turn completely upside down."

Cha Gawon explained that she came to know MC Mong after he asked for help because investors were withdrawing from his company. Hower, starting in early 2025, Cha Gawon repeatedly received reports about his involvement in prostitution, which made her feel deeply betrayed. After causing problems and leaving, MC Mong joined forces with Mr. A. Cha Gawon added, "If it weren't for that, the company would never have ended up in this situation." 

In short, Cha Gawon's side maintains that the allegations regarding their private lives are completely false and part of an attempt by the two men to seize control of the company. MC Mong also denied the affair allegations and directed criticism toward the broadcasting station, stating that the messages had been fabricated and pieced together maliciously.

Later, MC Mong expressed his frustation during a livestream, saying:

"I intend to fight this with my reputation on the line. I will hold them accountable for taking away the last 18 years of my life. I will also file a damages lawsuit worth approximately 100 billion KRW against the producers of 'PD Note.'"

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