The Daebak Show, hosted by the multifaceted artist Eric Nam, bridges fans and the K-pop scene. It offers people a deep dive into the lives of their idols through casual yet insightful conversations. In a recent episode, ENHYPEN members Jay and Jake opened up about their personal and shared experiences.
ENHYPEN’s JAY & JAKE had ‘FATE’ to Join Eric Nam 😍 | DAEBAK SHOW S3 EP12
Jay candidly shared his initial apprehensions about his English proficiency. Having spent more time in Korea than in Seattle, he felt out of touch with the language. He was nervous that he would find it hard to express himself on The Daebak Show because Eric is fluent in English. But his concerns proved to be unfounded. When the interview started, Jay surprised himself by communicating his thoughts in clear, perfectly accented English. His time living oceans away from his birthplace hadn’t dulled his linguistic skills.
[#오늘의ENHYPEN] 늘 편안하게 받아주시는 에릭남 선배님과 #제이 🐈⬛ & #제이크 🦮의 귀여운 토크토크~ 잘 보셨나요? 다시 만나서 두 배로 반가웠어요😆 ✌️ #230808 @ DAEBAK SHOW S3 pic.twitter.com/8VNQIMysrP
— ENHYPEN OFFICIAL (@ENHYPEN) August 8, 2023
Still on the topic of languages, Jay revealed his attempt to learn French. Using books and YouTube as his primary resources, he did his best to learn the language on his own, without a tutor to guide him. While he’s made commendable progress, he’s considering formal lessons in the future.
Interestingly, Jay‘s journey into K-pop wasn’t driven by a lifelong dream. He was street-casted by a company, which ignited his interest in dancing. This led him to HYBE and, later, to the first season of I-LAND. Today, Jay stands as a testament to the power of fate, echoing sentiments shared by Eric and his fellow ENHYPEN member Jake.
Jake speaks
Speaking of Jake, his first impression of Jay was beyond amusing. He recalled Jay‘s penchant for man buns, headbands, and oversized glasses. He also humorously pointed out the other boy’s unique walk, which always made him look like he was in a rush.
The interview took a musical turn when Jay reminisced about his audition. He remembered singing “Fall” by Crush in an attempt to showcase his versatility as an artist. Jake, on the other hand, is a massive fan of Post Malone. He’s been listening to the American rapper’s latest album often lately. He credits BTS as the catalyst for his interest in performing.
"my parents really believed in me, i had to give up everything in australia to just come to korea and i didnt even know that i was gonna make it cz there's a low chance of becoming a kpop star… idk why they supported me so much but im really grateful" #ENHYPEN_JAKE #제이크 pic.twitter.com/znOejgql6G
— jake archive (@15ARCHIVEz) August 8, 2023
Jake‘s journey into the world of dancing and singing felt natural to him. He expressed gratitude toward his parents for their unwavering support. As he tells it, their encouragement was a pillar of strength, especially during challenging times.
Jake confessed to Eric that he’s the type of guy who usually breaks down when things go south, but his parents’ sage advice on coping with problems has helped him so much over the last few years.
An engaging “Daebak Show” episode
Group dynamics play a pivotal role in ENHYPEN‘s success. Jake highlighted their practice of holding regular meetings. These sessions, which took place often in the past, facilitated open communication among members. But as all seven grew closer to each other, they found that they didn’t need to talk like that to work things out.
A rather eerie revelation was the location of the I-LAND building. Situated next to a cemetery, it was rife with ghostly encounters. Jay humorously recounted his determination to debut, even if it meant cohabiting with spirits.
From Daebak Show 💬#JAY and #JAKE revealed that the I-Land studio was built beside a graveyard located somewhere in Paju, which therefore explains their sightings of ghosts during their stay there.
DIVE INTO JAYKE #JAYKEonDIVE #ENHYPENxDIVE #ENHYPEN_JAKE #ENHYPEN_JAY @ENHYPEN…
— ENHYPEN ASIA ✨ (@AsiaEnhypen) August 8, 2023
In a lighter segment, they talked about who they’d want to travel with if they had time. Given their similar fashion tastes, Jake expressed his desire to go on vacay with Ni-ki to shopping destinations like Paris. Jungwon was Jay’s first choice, but he also said he’d like to travel with Ni-ki. They said Sunghoon would make a relaxing vacation buddy because he can be quiet whenever he wants.
The Daebak Show provided a rare yet welcome glimpse into the boys’ lives. Their candid revelations and light-hearted moments made for a truly engaging episode, further endearing them to their fans. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: The boys posted these after the episode premiered. Source: Twitter/@ENHYPEN.