Tae Jin Ah, the secret to approaching juniors first is "I go to them first"

Singer Tae Jin Ah mentioned his proactive attitude of approaching others first as the secret to maintaining friendships with junior singers. According to a video from 'Van Live', an original content series on the YouTube channel 'Miss & Mister Trot', Tae Jin Ah stated that he builds connections by approaching juniors first and initiating conversations.

"I have to approach you guys" Tae Jin Ah's sociability

In the video, Tae Jin Ah cited his own efforts to approach others first as the method for becoming close with juniors. He explained that at recording sites, he knocks on the dressing room doors to find juniors and talk to them, and if the conversation lasts long, he continues the relationship by exchanging phone numbers. He shared that rather than waiting for juniors to approach him, the secret to getting close is going to them directly to have a conversation.

Collaboration with Rain and the success story of 'LA SONG'

Tae Jin Ah also reminisced about the process of collaborating with singer Rain. He shared a situation where he received contact from Rain during the time he was acting as a manager for his son Eru's activities in Indonesia. Regarding the situation where a video similar to Rain's voice became a hot topic, he mentioned an anecdote where Rain requested a broadcast appearance, explaining the process of flying directly from Indonesia to Korea to fulfill the schedule.

In particular, ideas regarding costumes and performances during the collaboration with Rain were also mentioned. Tae Jin Ah stated that when decorating the stage with Rain, he proposed ideas utilizing his own style, and the stage production at that time received a great response at university festivals and other events. He added that the specific song 'LA SONG' was so popular that it was repeatedly requested at university festivals.

From JAEJOONG to Kangnam, relationships with juniors

Tae Jin Ah explained his relationships with juniors using the expression "adopted sons." He named TVXQ's JAEJOONG as his first adopted son in the past, and stated that he is currently maintaining a connection with Kangnam as well. In the case of JAEJOONG, he said that although some distance was created due to business ventures after his military discharge, they still talk on the phone frequently and maintain a close relationship, enough to be considered within the circle of family.