Song Ja-ho, known as the ex-boyfriend of KARA member Park Gyuri and a third-generation heir of Dongwon Group, is set to debut as a singer.
According to Songdam Studio, he will release his first ballad single, titled 'A Love That Feels Too Destined to Call Coincidence,' at noon on August 28.
On the previous day, he announced his debut on social media, stating, "I will debut as a singer this Friday at 12 PM. Please listen to it a lot."
A video released alongside the announcement showcased a preview of the debut song and the album cover. The track is reportedly written and composed by producer Han Gil.
Song Ja-ho expressed, "This album is not just about releasing a song; it signifies the beginning of a new chapter in my life. I believe that the power of love transcends everything, and I hope everyone who listens to this song reflects on the true meaning of love."
Song Ja-ho is the grandson of former Dongwon Group Chairman Song Seung-heon. He gained attention in 2019 for his public relationship with Park Gyuri, which ended in 2021.
In 2022, he ran for a parliamentary by-election in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The following year, he was indicted on charges related to Picacoin, a cryptocurrency that operated by allowing multiple investors to own shares of artworks, and is currently undergoing first-instance trial proceedings.
The prosecution alleges that Song Ja-ho, along with brothers Lee Hee-jin and Hee-moon, known as 'Cheongdam-dong stock tycoons,' falsely promoted business achievements to inflate the value of virtual assets before selling them, resulting in a theft of 33.8 billion won.
At that time, Park Gyuri also served as a curator and chief public relations officer for the Picacoin project and testified in July, clarifying that she had no involvement in illegal virtual asset operations or market manipulation for personal gain.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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