IDID's Kim Min-jae Ignites Fan Frenzy with 'Limousine Service' Appearance

Kim Min-jae, a member of the new boy group IDID, born through Starship Entertainment's large-scale project 'Debut's Plan,' has ignited a 'fan rush' with his fresh, emotional voice and friendly charm, showcasing the unique appeal of a newly debuted idol.

Min-jae recently appeared on the YouTube channel 'KBS Kpop' for their popular content 'Limousine Service.' This show features singer Lee Mu-jin meeting guests, sharing relatable moments, and singing together in a high-quality live performance. Min-jae set a record for being the fastest guest to appear on the show based on the filming date.

Kicking off the 'Limousine Service' episode, Min-jae performed an acoustic version of "Gustoably Brilliant," the title track from IDID's debut album 'I did it.' Introducing himself and the group, he declared, "I'm Kim Min-jae, who is in charge of Starship's supernova, a rising star, and will be Starship's number one puppy, an all-rounder."

His persona on stage was confident, a stark contrast to his shy and endearing demeanor during the talk segment, which highlighted his charming duality. Min-jae confidently answered a barrage of questions about his debut feelings, the mini-album 'I did it.' and title track "Gustoably Brilliant," his favorite part of the song, behind-the-scenes stories of joining Starship, his thoughts before the final ranking announcement on 'Debut's Plan,' and which IDID member he has the best chemistry with. He also drew laughter with a unique talent of speaking while holding water in his mouth.

Lee Mu-jin highly praised Min-jae's live vocal abilities. Min-jae captivatingly covered Why Don't We's "What Am I," a song blending youthfulness and romance, and his role model Crush's "Ego (미워)," infusing them with his unique sensibilities and details. Lee Mu-jin commended, "The boyishness that can only be felt now was beautifully expressed," and "The freshness was lovely." Min-jae expressed his gratitude, stating, "I wanted to hear this feedback."

When asked about IDID's goals, Min-jae clearly stated, "Currently, it's the Rookie Award," receiving good energy from Lee Mu-jin, a recipient of multiple Rookie Awards. He shared his thoughts on appearing on 'Limousine Service,' saying, "It was so much fun seeing my imagination become reality. Honestly, I'm still nervous, but proud."

Min-jae's performance on 'Limousine Service' captivated the eyes, ears, and hearts of global fans. Fans flooded the comments section with praise, saying, "His vocal tone is pure first love," "Looking into Min-jae's eyes makes you forget about everything else," and "I love the freshness in Min-jae's voice. Please sing for a long, long time. Genius puppy!"

Meanwhile, IDID, the group Min-jae belongs to, officially debuted on the 15th at 6 PM with the release of their first mini-album 'I did it.' The seven-member boy group consists of Jang Yong-hoon, Kim Min-jae, Park Won-bin, Choo Yu-chan, Park Sung-hyun, Baek Jun-hyuk, and Jeong Se-min. They successfully held a showcase on their debut day, raising anticipation for their future activities.

Kim Min-jae is a member of IDID, a 7-member boy group under Starship Entertainment. The group was formed through the 'Debut's Plan' project and made their official debut with the mini-album 'I did it.'. The group's name, IDID, is an acronym for 'I Did It,' signifying their determination to achieve their dreams in their own unique ways.