Once known to be a Korean heartthrob thanks to his amazing visuals and talent, what happened to One, a former member of 1Punch?
Jung Jae Won, originally known as One, is a former Brave Entertainment rapper who debuted in a duo called 1Punch with Samuel. However, it was a short-lived team as they eventually disbanded within seven months when Jung joined YG Entertainment to pursue his solo endeavors.
As a solo artist, he became known in the music scene as a singer-songwriter and rapper, joining seasons 4 and 5 of “Show Me the Money”.
He also stole the hearts of many viewers when he debuted as an actor, notably becoming a rising “Korean heartthrob” with his appearance in “Her Private Life” airing in 2019.
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Here, she played the role of Cha Si An, a K-pop idol, and her visuals and acting attracted the attention of her supporters.
While many K-drama fans thought that he would somehow focus on his acting career due to the fame he enjoyed, he left YG in the same year and launched his own one-man agency, Private Only. Under this company, he released “PRVT 1.”
All is well until, One, who was even more beloved as Jung Jae Won, suddenly “faded away” in 2020/2021. His personal Instagram account which was the only means of communicating with him has been deactivated. His label’s IG is still active, but no updates have been posted there either.
👤: Jung Jaewon (ONE)
RS: Jaewon hyung is doing well 😊. There are only the old songs that Jaewon hyung wrote, who knows if (?) he will want to write new ones. Jaewon hyung doesn’t call often 🙁#MILLENNIUM #Choi Rae-seong pic.twitter.com/CCyLcLfVXL— 👑 Shinostart🆔🖍️ (@tttop131kon) July 27, 2024
#jeongjewon I couldn’t even say hello for fear of disturbing you.
It’s been a really long time! I hope you are always healthy and happy. Thank you for bringing me a beautiful songㅜㅜ pic.twitter.com/PiTkKp5Ygz— Tinkerbella (@Tinkerbella0323) June 27, 2024
From 2022 to 2023, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was reported to have discreetly entered and served in the military.
After many years without any updates on him, a photo purporting to spot Jung near a bus stop spread in June 2024, and in July a YG Entertainment producer mentioned One and attested to his fandom that he’s going Well.
He also hinted at his possible return, hinting that a new song is in the works.
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