In 2021, ENHYPEN’s Jay and Jungwon began a tradition that brought the two of them closer together. Jay gave Jungwon a jacket as a gift, and in return, Jungwon gave Jay an air fryer for his birthday that year.
In his 2024 B-DAY Paper Interview, Jay shared his affection for the unique present. He wrote, “The air fryer that Jungwonie gave me as a gift is the most memorable. Actually, I haven’t had the chance to use it properly yet, but it was memorable because it was my first time to get such a unique gift. Air fryers aren’t usually given as birthday gifts. I need to try cooking with that air fryer right away. Jungwon, thank you!”
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Jay must really be special to Jungwon
Jungwon’s thoughtful approach to gifting didn’t stop there. Over the years, he has tried very hard to come up with creative and personal gifts for his friend. He even asked ENGENEs for suggestions in 2022. That same year, his mother expressed interest in helping him choose a gift for Jay. (It’s possible she helped her son decide on the air fryer.) Jungwon has considered giving Jay a wide variety of things, from perfume to homemade cake to guitar supplies.
Such efforts are notable within ENHYPEN, as member Ni-Ki revealed in a recent live broadcast that the boys generally don’t exchange gifts. He explained, “We celebrate, but that’s how we are since debut.” This makes Jungwon’s persistent gift-giving particularly meaningful. But that’s not all he does for Jay. This year, he made sure to be the first to wish his hyung a happy birthday.
Jay must really be special to Jungwon, otherwise why would he go to such lengths to make the former happy?
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ENHYPEN is on tour right now
In other news, Jay and his fellow ENHYPEN members Heeseung and Ni-Ki will make a special appearance at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 29. They will throw the first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game against the Atlanta Braves, coinciding with the U.S. leg of their ‘FATE PLUS’ IN U.S. world tour. This show will mark the American-born idol’s first performance in his birthplace of Seattle, Washington.
The tour, promoting their 2023 mini-album ORANGE BLOOD, includes stops across several U.S. cities, culminating in a performance in New York at the UBS Arena on May 3. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Jungwon’s penchant for giving Jay gifts says a lot about their bond. Source: X/@jaywoncore_.
