Korean singer-songwriter DEAN, known for his smooth vocals, made his debut in the U.S. in 2015 and in Korea in 2016, quickly capturing the hearts of fans.

With his distinct vocal tone and talent as a songwriter and producer, DEAN amassed a large fanbase.

However, in 2019, he seemingly disappeared from the public eye just as he was preparing for his highly anticipated album.

Since then, DEAN has only released songs as a featured artist, leaving fans wondering about his whereabouts.

Adding to the mystery, he deactivated his Instagram account, sparking further speculation.

Fortunately, a lucky fan encountered DEAN in May and shared an update. According to this fan, DEAN deleted his Instagram to fully focus on his music and revealed his plan to release his album this year.

In the meantime, fans have been able to enjoy DEAN's voice in an AI-generated cover of NewJeans' song "NewJeans," as AI-generated song covers have become a popular trend.

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Netizens have used AI technology to listen to their favorite songs performed by different singers. DEAN's rendition of "NewJeans" quickly went viral, and fans expressed gratitude for hearing his voice again, even if it was AI-generated.

They also expressed their love for the unexpected cover while eagerly anticipating DEAN's new solo music.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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