JAKE

"I wanted to see myself objectively. I have simply trusted myself as a human being." It is likely for this reason that fans, since his debut, have used the word 'self-esteem' to describe Jake. Jake always charts a course in a healthy direction and moves forward. What has certainly changed over time is his attitude as a musician. "The moment singing on stage became my profession, I had to study more and change my mindset. What I desire most now is to show the fans who spent time and money to attend the concert a performance they will have no regrets about." In his response to the question asking him to define 'professionalism,' one could feel the unique aura of someone whose life and career are precisely aligned in one direction. Recently, Saeik's musical spectrum is gradually expanding. Through the most recently released mini album <THE SIN : VANISH>, he participated in two tracks. He experienced the fun of production through the first track '사전의 발단' (The Beginning of the Dictionary), and contributed to the composition of the song 'Sleep Tight' placed in the latter half of the album. The album, themed around 'No Place', leads with intense tracks that amplify anxiety, eventually making one face the complex and subtle emotions left behind after escape. In the recent YouTube <Limo Service> live video, his voice, which repeatedly sings the lyrics "You gon sleep tight for tonight" as if chanting, carries a strange calmness along with a sense of relief. "I hoped 'Sleep Tight' would become a song that feels like a conclusion, like the end of a story that opens at the very end of the album. I tried to put a lot of emotion into the lyrics, and I hope it leaves a lasting impression on the engine." While maintaining a soft vocal style, he also expresses a desire to showcase a more intense vocal style someday. When thinking about the current ENHYPEN, Jake first recalls a more solidified relationship. "Originally, I was someone who liked to rely on others. Through a long time of team activities, I learned how to depend on someone and how to give and receive help. I also learned how to focus only on the things that truly need focus." Repeating practice makes it not easy to uphold the belief of enjoying every moment. Nevertheless, because we are together with the members, I am clearly experiencing the energy that arises. Especially last year's Coachella stage will remain as a scene I will never forget in my lifetime. Even though the environment was such that we couldn't even do enough rehearsals, it was a memory that was simply happy and intense, and it became the turning point that turned the old dream of 'Billboard' into a more realistic goal. "Each member fits too well. It's not easy, is it? Statistically, there could definitely be cases where we don't fit each other, but we don't have that. The most fun time is when we eat out and have meals with the members." When with the members, Jake is someone who has the instinct to break through even the most tense atmosphere and make it enjoyable. "I tend to notice when someone feels uncomfortable. So I prefer to avoid awkward atmospheres. Sometimes that can be tiring, but when the members laugh, I feel fulfilled." A person who carefully gauges the mood of others in any group or setting. We asked Jake for his secret to making the members laugh. "1. Just mess around with them as usual and play pranks! It's fun."

JAKE SCORPIO You can get a sense of Jake just by chatting with him for a few minutes. It explains why the other members have always described him as the most relaxed and easygoing person in every interview. The idea of an idol being "relaxed" might seem pretty far-fetched. Given their overwhelming schedules, it's not easy to find even a little space in everyday life or within oneself, so Jake says that his attitude of giving his best in every moment is what creates that sense of ease. "I always try to show my best, but I think you shouldn't get discouraged if the results turn out differently than expected. Because I did my best, I accept whatever outcome or reaction comes my way. That's what being relaxed means to me." A free-spirited teenager who grew up in Brisbane, Australia, spent his days after school playing with his puppy in the yard or listening to his favorite music for long periods. Living a quiet daily life, he sometimes wondered about and envied the bustling, busy pace of Korea. His mother, knowing his love for music, recommended Justin Bieber's albums, and he naturally became immersed in pop music. Just before being cast at the age of 15, the song he sang at the audition was also Justin Bieber's 'Love Yourself'. Music led Jake's life to a distant place. Recalling the moment he entered the unfamiliar and fierce competition as a trainee, Jake said, "I didn't know how the surroundings worked at all, but I started with curiosity and a spirit of challenge. It was a challenge that could only be done at that time, and I recklessly believed and did it. That is how I got here." I feel a hard-to-describe excitement when discovering new music or listening to my favorite songs. There are emotions I can only feel when listening to that specific track. Since I was young until now, I have always loved that moment. When I meet fans at fan sign events, I am not good at expressing my emotions with words. So, I am used to expressing my gratitude and love for the fans through songs. In an interview where he spoke about things that haven't changed, Jake talked about how listening to Justin Bieber's music still takes him back to his childhood. What he wants to convey most is his attitude toward challenging new genres such as hip-hop and punk, despite having been active for a long time. When I realize my age in numbers, I can truly feel that I'm approaching the mid-20s. However, I don't feel like I've changed much. Rather than trying to force myself to mature, I want to leave it to the flow. When talking about music, the attitude is one layer more flexible and calm. "From a very young age, I have maintained an attitude of protecting myself in an environment where I was stressed. Is it a personality that doesn't waver and overcomes?" Given the nature of a public figure where results and daily life are constantly exposed and external feedback is received, appropriate self-confidence and selective filtering become necessary conditions for firmly building one's own world. Jake knows well the balance point he needs for himself. "There are far more people who always support me. Even for their sake, I shouldn't hold onto negative words and be influenced." He says with a determined expression. "When I was a trainee, there were times when I received feedback and thought inside that it wasn't quite that much. Whether it's good words or bad words, I myself am"