Jung Jihoon, The Original Maknae: An H.O.T/Shinhwa Story

1997 Seoul Music Awards

December 1997

Six teenagers appeared at the annual Seoul Music Awards along with other acts. They won a major deasang for their massive success. Jihoon and the boys were left stunned.

"How do you feel receiving the new artist award?" Said the MC to Heejun.

"Well a lot of feelings to be honest. Of course we're very happy to receive a lot of awards but we're also shocked. It's been barely a year to see our fame skyrocket is madness. I just can't help but thank the fans for this." Heejun answered gratefully.

The boys received a handful of flowers as an awards as each of them gave a polite bow. The audience held banners of the club Hot fanbase. Tony and Woohyuk were struggling to contain their emotions.

"For real yo, this been a rad journey! You fans are the bomb for real. I appreciate the love and support y'all have given us. This is Woohyuk out." The rapper bowed at the fans.

"We love everything you have done for us Hot Clubs. You ladies are the most beautiful I have ever seen." Kangta blew kisses at the audience.

"What about you American hypeman?" The mc jokingly called his nickname.

"Pretty much what everyone said. Just trying to process everything right now. I feel like I'm having a brain overload, like a fart." Tony joked getting everyone to laugh.

Jaewon stook a second to recollect himself. "Um... It's really great for the support.... gamsahabnida." Jaewon said awkwardly before it was finally handed it to the dancing maknae.

"Geez, where do I even begin? If you told me more than a year ago I could appear at music awards and win I would've told you were insane. I still feel like this is a dream. Growing up I didn't have much to celebrate. It felt like my life changed overnight and I want to thank the hyungs who I got to know. I also want to thank my parents and sister who believed in me. I hope you're very proud of me and most importantly the Hot Clubs who stood by my side. You're the best people I ever got the pleasure knowing." Jihoon gave his usual emotional speech. His face was filled with tears as the fans too cried at such a miraculous story.

"What a fantastic speech boys. Well let's give the fans what they have been waiting. Without further ado, H.O.T and their hit song Happiness!" The MC announced as the fans happily cheered at their favorite boys.

-Note the music begins near the end of the video. Thought you should know ;)