Singer Kim Jae-hwan is confidently carving out a path as a solo artist, even without WANNA ONE.

He is enjoying a successful run, appearing on various entertainment shows and music festivals.

Kim Jae-hwan performed at the ‘2019 Seoul Park Music Festival’ held at Olympic Park in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 15th and 16th, captivating the audience with a performance reminiscent of a concert.

On the 16th, the final day, Kim Jae-hwan took the stage and performed songs from his first solo mini-album ‘Another,’ released on May 20th. He sang ‘The Things I Only Knew Then,’ which he personally wrote and composed, and the title track ‘Hello.’ He also delivered vibrant live renditions of IU’s ‘Through the Night,’ Adele’s ‘Skyfall,’ Eric Clapton’s ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,’ which highlighted his electric guitar skills, and Ariana Grande’s ‘Problem.’

Despite it being his first festival appearance, Kim Jae-hwan filled the outdoor venue and made the audience laugh with his witty comments, in addition to his vocal prowess.

The festival itself garnered attention, drawing approximately 35,000 attendees over the two days, not only for Kim Jae-hwan’s exceptional artistic performance but also for the overall event.

Following this, Kim Jae-hwan is scheduled to perform on the opening stage of the ‘2019 K-WORLD FESTA,’ a grand-scale Hallyu festival, to be held at Olympic Park in Songpa-gu, Seoul for 10 days from August 15th to 24th.

In addition, he is receiving numerous requests for festival appearances, underscoring his popularity.

With his unparalleled vocal talent as a foundation, Kim Jae-hwan also possesses excellent instrumental skills, including acoustic and electric guitar. He is being evaluated as a true musician rather than just another idol, forging a unique path.

This is why Kim Jae-hwan’s distinct approach stands out even more.

The industry and the public are keenly watching Kim Jae-hwan’s promising future as he solidifies his position as a next-generation vocalist.

[enews24 Reporter Jang Chang-hwan]

These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.