On June 30, YouTube channel Salon Drip uploaded a new episode titled “One to Ten, It’s All Tips for DAWN | EP.146 DAWN & Johnny.” During the conversation, DAWN talked about everything from his stage name to his thoughts on leaving the entertainment industry.
While discussing his stage name, DAWN shared an unexpected struggle. He admitted: “At first I thought choosing ‘DAWN’ as my stage name was a mistake.” He explained that when people searched for his name on Korean portals, countless articles containing the word “dawn” appeared, making it difficult for fans to find specific news about him.
He continued: “Then I kept thinking, ‘How can I make people recognize me?’ But later, I realized that I actually liked having my name disappear from search results so quickly.”
The reason, he revealed, was related to his thoughts about retirement. “To be honest, when I retire from the entertainment industry, I want people to forget about me as quickly as possible,” DAWN confessed. “I’ve also made a plan. I plan to retire within the next five years.”
His unexpected announcement visibly caught host Jang Do Yeon by surprise. She replied: “You mean within five years from 2026? Why are you bringing up something so serious? I’ll pretend I didn’t hear it.” He then asked why he had already made such an important decision, noting that retirement is a significant lifestyle choice.
DAWN explained that he simply wants the freedom to pursue a different path in life. “I might discover another dream within the next five years,” he said. “I’ve always enjoyed chasing new dreams. Thinking this way, I actually like the idea of my name disappearing from public attention more quickly.”
He also pointed out an unexpected benefit to using the name DAWN. “Now that I’ve started YouTube, I’ve realized that the name works well with almost everything,” he joked. Jang Do Yeon agrees, saying, “It’s a really nice name.”
Fellow guest Johnny had a completely different reaction. Overhearing the conversation, he said, “This is so unusual. Am I the only one who thinks this way? All of a sudden you’ve become very serious about your name, but what you’re saying is actually not that serious at all,” causing everyone on the set to laugh.
Sources: Daum
