July 29 2005 was his official debut, as the lead singer of the famous band Boohwal. He's been singing for 16 years now, but I have only known him for about 8 years, maybe less. It was around October or November 2013, when I started being aware about him, without even knowing his name. It took several more months for me to become fully fledged fan. Around May/June 2014 I already developed Jung Dong Ha fever, which resulted in my driving (with my son as companion) to Washington, DC, in August 2014 to see him live at a concert.
This anniversary is bitter sweet. The world has been through second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's very difficult for everybody. For Korean artists, due to very severe rules and restrictions it's been also difficult to have shows with live audience, meet with fans, even record in studios I think these restrictions are taking a toll. I feel a little bit that Dong Ha's career is declining. He's been trying a lot of things, appearing in some TV programs, and participating in various sing-alongs. He's been putting a lot of efforts to remain active professionally, to make sure he is not forgotten. But almost 2 years of abnormal situation can hurt an artist badly.
I don't want to have a sad blog on his anniversary, so I decided to post a cute video of him dated May 2021. I really love this one. I love the casual style, the fact there is not much make-up on his face, and the hair is a bit messy. Just natural Dongha . Posing for the photographers. Cute.
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Singer Jeong Dong-ha went for work to attend the pre-recording of 'Immortal Song' held at the KBS annex in Yeouido-dong, Seoul on the morning of May 24, 2021
