ENHYPEN’s Jake took to YouTube to share his heartfelt rendition of Bazzi’s “I Don’t Think I’m Okay.” This cover marks his first solo outing. Released on March 5, 2024, this cover not only showcases Jake‘s vocal prowess but also his deep emotional connection to the song’s themes.

[Cover] ENHYPEN JAKE – I Don’t Think I’m Okay (원곡 : Bazzi)

“I Don’t Think I’m Okay” is a poignant reflection on the importance of mental health awareness and the power of being open about one’s feelings. The song, part of a larger project by Bazzi that includes songs like “I Got You,” “Renee’s Song,” and “Young & Alive,” encourages listeners to talk openly about their mental health.

Jake initially planned to film the video for his cover outdoors, but he had only one day available for filming, and it turned out to be way too cold. That’s why he ended up filming it indoors. This, however, proved to be a blessing in disguise. The homey setting he went with made the video feel much more personal. Jake mentioned that Heeseung was the first to listen to the cover because he sought feedback from him. Heeseung, who always likes Jake’s voice, gave him numerous compliments, significantly boosting Jake’s confidence.

[Cover BEHIND] #ENHYPEN #JAKE 🎵 I Don’t Think I’m Okay (원곡 : Bazzi)

Jake’s cover quickly caught the attention of Bazzi himself, who praised the rendition on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. He loved Jake’s unique interpretation of the song.

Jake wants fans to take the song’s message to heart

Jake opened up about his reasons for covering the song on Weverse Live. “So before I chose this song, there were a couple of other options, right? And you know, I sang all of those other songs. The reason why I landed on this one is because, compared to the other songs, I felt like I could relate to it a little bit more.”

Jake, who told GQ Korea that he once opened up to his parents about going through a hard time mentally two or three years ago, said he wanted fans to take the song’s message to heart. “But you gotta listen to the last lyrics, which is ‘I don’t think I’m okay, but that’s okay.’ I think that’s a really important line because, you know, we all go through hard times. But it’s okay to sometimes not be okay. You gotta speak out loud; you gotta tell people about your feelings. That’s what I learned. You gotta talk about your feelings to people you trust.”

[MULTI SUB] ENHYPEN WEVERSE LIVE (2024.03.05) | JAKE LIVE

He ended the broadcast by thanking every single fan out there for their continued support. “Anyways, thank you guys for always supporting me. I’m so glad that I have someone like you guys to share things with, to talk about anything, really, even if it’s bad or good. You know, I’m so happy to have someone like you guys in my life, genuinely. Like, thank you guys for always being here.”

As of this writing, the video has earned 1,338,727 views. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Kudos to Jake for choosing a song about an important topic. Source: X/@baekwoniee.