The Day iKON JAY (Kim Jinhwan) Cried – Official Live Report from “JAY 207 2025 JAPAN TOUR” at KT Zepp Yokohama
Mnet Press release: September 3, 2025 The Day iKON’s JAY (Kim Jinhwan) Cried – Official Live Report from “JAY 207 2025 JAPAN TOUR” at KT Zepp Yokohama ・JAY (Kim Jinhwan), the first iKON member to be discharged from the military, held his first solo tour in Japan ・Jun-ne, a member of iKON, also appeared as a guest and delivered a passionate and exciting performance ・JAY shed tears while singing, hearing the feelings of iKONIC, who had been waiting for him.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1588/3711-1588-45f09fdedcbd10b583fd81cfb936a91a-1500×1000.jpg (C) 2025 143 Inc. All Rights Reserved. ■From the intro, JAY captivates with his evolved form in the title track of his new album, “OBEY.” The venue was bathed in intense red lighting, and the concert began with heavy music that echoed the red of the penlights. JAY, dressed in a sophisticated, see-through inner layer and an elegant suit, exuded a seductive aura, and performed “OBEY,” the title track from his latest solo album, “207.” After singing “Friend Zone,” a song with a sorrowful melody and a calming atmosphere, JAY spoke for the first time. “Is it hot in Japan, or is it hot here…or is it just everyone’s passion?” JAY could already sense the excitement of the audience. After greeting iKONIC for the first time in a while, he murmured, “The moon is beautiful.” These words connected to his pre-enlistment solo song, “BLUE MOON.” The dance, characterized by graceful hand movements against a dreamy backdrop, drew the audience into its worldview. They then segued into the up-tempo, light-footed choreography of “PARADISE.” It was a song that lifted iKONIC’s spirits. ■JAY’s angel and devil appear! A comical VCR sends the audience into fits of laughter. After leaving the stage, a video appears featuring two Jays dressed as an angel and a devil. One is cute, the other is sexy and cool, two with polar opposite
personalities. Q. My weaknesses Angelic JAY’s “cute points” and devilish JAY’s “not-so-cute points” Q.What is MBTI? Angelic JAY: “CUTE” Devilish JAY: “SEXY” The two JAYs answered questions like these one after another. The cheers never stopped as they covered a wide range of topics, and even without JAY’s presence, iKONIC had a very satisfying time. ■JAY was overflowing with emotion…he burst into tears, and iKONIC shed tears in response. JAY reappeared in a bright, glittering shirt and sang “Angel” and “When It’s Raining” with his crystal-clear, beautiful voice. Afterward, during “One Dance,” he descended into the audience and enjoyed interacting with iKONIC, making hearts with his hands and shaking hands.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1588/3711-1588-6e9df2a4c4221be5a1f84bfe78c27072-1500×1000.jpg (C) 2025 143 Inc. All Rights Reserved. During “WAIT FOR YOU,” Jay shed tears so much that it became difficult for him to sing. He wrote the song before enlisting, thinking of iKONIC. Thinking of his farewell to iKONIC just before enlistment and how they had waited for him for so long must have brought forth a flood of emotions. Sobs could be heard from the audience, making it an unforgettable moment for iKONIC as well.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1588/3711-1588-13068d9b5c829aadb2fe6ab795b180df-1000×1500.jpg (C) 2025 143 Inc. All Rights Reserved. ■Special guest JU-NE captivates the audience with his guitar! Even though everyone in the venue was already aware of the special guest’s presence, JAY mischievously hyped up iKONIC, saying, “We’ve got an amazing singer from Korea!? Eh… everyone already knows about him!?” JAY left the stage with a satisfied smile. The venue erupted with excitement when JU-NE appeared, guitar in hand. He began the set with a funky electric guitar, singing “Feel Lost.” The following song, “Painful,” was a stark departure from the previous song, with a sorrowful melody. His powerful vocals captivated the fans during the heavy chorus. He left no room for argument, demonstrating what it means to captivate with his singing and his voice. JAY and JU-NE’s MC appearance, which was their first in a while, had the audience laughing nonstop, just like they were doing a comedy skit. JAY was convinced of this, commenting with a relieved expression, “Well, we’re a comedy duo, after all!” They talked about JU-NE’s recent activities, the drama he’s starring in, and iKON’s 10th anniversary since their debut on September 15th. Afterwards, the two sang “AIRPLANE” and “MY TYPE” together. Surely everyone had been waiting for this performance from the two of them. With voices that matched perfectly, like a family, and under the watchful eye of iKONIC, they filled the stage with a warm atmosphere. After JU-NE left the stage, JAY commented, “I miss the other members so much, I feel like I’m going to cry.” ■The venue was heated up with an iKON medley!!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1588/3711-1588-599ac691ad88823ffe872a9d00ea3a96-1500×1000.jpg (C) 2025 143 Inc. All Rights Reserved. JAY made a happy announcement: “I thought some people would like to hear an iKON song, so I prepared one!” The somber atmosphere suddenly became more and more lively. The dance number “RHYTHM TA” features rhythmic, waving choreography. Before you knew it, everyone in the venue was raising and lowering their hands to the rhythm. During “B-DAY,” JAY took off his earphones to listen directly to the cheers. The excitement in the venue reached a peak, and JU-NE reappeared midway through the performance. The performance was enough to convince me that “decline” is out of the question for iKON. Even with just JAY and JU-NE, their overwhelming charisma and power to unite with the iKONICs made it seem as if all the members were on stage. There was a powerful force there that would get even someone who’s never danced in their life moving. ■From the Ending to the Encore “I guess JU-NE was bored after all (to JU-NE who suddenly appeared),” JAY commented mischievously again. “How are you all? Is it great?” he asked again, savoring the audience’s reaction. “We worked really hard to prepare so that even one person could fill the stage, so that it would feel like all of iKON were there. It’s almost our last stage… No, everyone knows it’s not the last, right?” he said with a laugh to the iKONICs, who have been through encores for many years.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3711/1588/3711-1588-1ceb355c67e55a9dbcf17b33b2a534c6-1000×1500.jpg (C) 2025 143 Inc. All Rights Reserved. After singing “We Can’t Explain” and “Title,” pre-release tracks from her new solo album, she left the stage, and the usual encore of “Kim Ji-hwan! Kim Ji-hwan!” continued. The venue reached a crescendo again as he and his dancers performed the intense choreography to iKON’s “DUMB AND DUMBER.” He even encouraged the audience to sing along, and it was clear that iKONIC and JAY were one. Leaving the fans’ hearts in a lingering impression, JAY made sure everyone looked satisfied before leaving the stage.
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