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

A New Millennium with H.O.T

January 2000

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

The entire world shouted as the New Year has finally dawned. The seventeen-year-old Jihoon got to celebrate it with his family. Life has improved for him ever since debuted in H.O.T. It took time, but thanks to his hard work he was able to gradually lift his parents off from poverty. That will be something he will proud of til the day he dies.

His younger sister is thirteen and a half. Rain was still struggling to believe that she wasn't the little girl he knew. Still, that did not stop him from wanting him to protect her. Hana is still someone precious to him, but with his two positions it has become harder. That is why he left the daycare business to Jang Nara. She has trained at least seven months by now and the results are incredible. Her vocals have increased in tonal range and could sing without straining her voice too much. Still, she needed to improve her dancing, but he was willing to help with that.

His parents have gotten closer than they've ever been since moving to Seoul. His father's parsley business have recovered from the recent financial crisis.

Overall, he didn't have much to complain about. It seemed like everything was going in place.

"Happy New Year!!" Tony shouted as H.O.T got to celebrate New Year's. There was cake and juice for everyone.

"It's so crazy to think the millennium has arrived. I wonder how the world is reacting?" Jaewon wondered.

"Probably the same reaction as you." Tony pointed the obvious.

"Our fans are probably waiting for us to celebrate. Shall we start?" Kangta grabbed a camera.

"Holdup! Haven't finished this cake first." Woohyuk had a mouthful of cake in his mouth.

"Too late sucker!" Tony laughed.

"Annyeonghaseyo. This is Heejun, leader of H.O.T. Currently we are enjoying ourselves a celebration for the new Millennium." Heejun waved sipping some sweet cider.

"We're hope you all are having a great year. Club Hot are the hottest!" Tony flashed a handsome pose before sticking his tongue out. Tony really lived up to his "Goofy American" nickname.

"Please don't get too close hyung." Jaewon said not wanting the camera to face him.

"Our junior is the cutest thing in the world. He's just too shy to see you. Why don't you say something?" Tony chuckled.

"Please not too close!" Jaewon covered his face.

"Jaewon is so mean!!" Tony said with a fake sigh.

The camera then faces Kangta. He flashed a few cute pieces for the camera.

"As you see here the atmosphere is quite lively. Last week we visited our maknae's family. Let me tell you that his mom is kindest ajumma you will ever meet. If we visit again I'll introduce you to her!" Kangta suggested.

Jihoon really liked the idea. They were already familiar with his younger sister who occasionally appear in their virtual episodes of Kangta's H.O.T Adventures.

It started in the end of 1998 as a passion project of Kangta. Eventually Sooman loved it that he allowed the project to become official. Every weekend he would show never before seen footage of their daily life as H.O.T. Shinhwa would drop by to pick up Jihoon.

Jang Nara would appear as the babysitter to the group of trainees consisting of Boa, Hana, Jiyong, Junsu, and the Black Beat Posse. The theme song was written and composed by the posse who would beatbox along.

In the halfway segment was Club Hot meeting the idols in person as their share their school experiences to the boys. Some of it would be awkward as some would go into detail about their fantasies, but it was all in good fun. Season two was underway.

"What do you want to say Jihoon for the new millennium?" Asked Kangta.

The maknae then sat closer to the front grabbing the camera.

"I missed you fans. Gamsahabnida for all your messages! I read them all and they warm my heart. We hope you all are having a great time. There's plenty of the content for the new millennium. Until then stay tuned!" Jihoon flashed his dimples smile.

"If that's all then it's safe to say we'll wrap things up here. Annyeong!!" Kangta said closing the recording.