I now realized what got me to really like Jae. He's stubborn - does what he really wants, makes his own decisions, goes after his dreams. He doesn't let anyone really influence his decisions. Things that I wanted for myself for a very long time, but can't do due to a lot of factors and bec. of letting people dictate how I live my life. Hearing him go on with these things, inspires me to take care of myself too in that aspect, my own happiness. Thank you Jae. Just keep doing you! We love you!

As a fan of got7 and B.I(stilll new), i have observed these guys are very real,and they are always telling it that no they are not perfect. In fact,I think many other idols speak about this,about being imperfect,their insecurities but then go back to the facades bcoz the companies told them to. Still leaving jyp for got7 and yg for b.i has given them so much freedom they seem genuinely happy!!

I watched this with a smile on my face throughout because this felt just so good, seeing him be happy & also so so real. Thank you for this interview, Ambika, you did such a great job. So grateful to the Femina team for making us Indian MyDays/Jae's fans have this little moment for us 💗

I love how Ambika gave exactly right questions for Jae to tell the whole story without missing any point. This interview gave us a lot better explanation about the duality of being an idol and human being at the same time. I wish a lot of 'misperception' about how he fight for himself as a person with 'normal life' and what he tries to explain over and over for the almost past 2 years will be diminished. Thank you Ambika and Femina India. Love you Jae! You and DAY6 always got my support and prayer ❤️

This was such a fun interview. It was so nice to hear Jae say he's happy so many times. The dude's music has made many of my days. Forever grateful for that. To the editor, Ambika Muttoo, you asked all the right questions and I'm so glad you made this happen. :)

Jae is such an interesting person to listen to.

This has got to be my fave interview so far. Jae has always interesting to listen to but another thing that made me appreciate this more is the interviewer. She's really good and she asks rrally good questions.

All interviewer should be like this. They know the artists , they know their work, so good intro info. The way she just drived the energy woooh amazing

This is interview is definitly one of the best ones Jae has had so far and knowing that he can finally be his authetic self makes me soo happy. I'm proud of him for coming soo far too! i hope he knows that his fans will support him forever and love watching him be happy and passionate

I love how the interviewer knows everything well, very detail 🥺🥺🥺

i watched this interview with a smile from ear to ear.. this interview showed us how happy is jae right now. his genuinely open minded of just being human with imperfection are touched my heart. he deserve the best in his life. i wish 2022 will be his year of stunning career path, i cant hardly wait for his music, his stream project, and everything. good luck jae, we always have your back , and we love you 💙💙💙💙💙💙

that "I'm free!" has the same energy as GOT7 singing "I'm out!" with the biggest smile when they were about to leave JYPE 😂

Really enjoyed this conversation :) Ambika had excellent questions that let Jae speak out about everything he's been holding back. It's so great to see him so liberated, I think that prioritising his mental wellbeing has done him a world of good. While a lot of us fans find comfort in K-idols - by forgetting our worries through listening to their music and watching their videos, I don't think that this requires us to put them on a pedestal of perfection. Once we recognise one another as fallible human beings, we can seek comfort in each other instead of judging people against a yardstick of unrealistic expectations.

Such a fresh, funny and REAL interview! Loved Jae for being so honest here about his experiences. Love him more now! Also shoutout to the gorgeous interviewer! Super interesting questions and such great energy

I do research in idol-ness and idol performance and that's a subject I'm very passionate about. I'm also a fan of Day6 and I adore Jae but I feel like I failed to support him properly at times. One of the negative impacts of keeping a clean public image is that everyone is bound to fail at some point (everyone) and the public doesn't know how to extend mercy towards people under the spotlight. Even myself, a person whose area of study involves the performance of idol-ness (i.e. never breaking character, like Jae correctly put it), at times I failed to acknowledge that he had decided to take steps that would inevitably lead to him making very public mistakes, as a natural part of the process of doing what he felt was right. People should be held accountable for the bs they do but people love holding others accountable for failing their expectations of integrity and coherence when no one is coherent 24/7. Just as my favourite mystic philosopher Simone Weil points out, we must forgive others the debt of not being who we think they are. We aren't what we think ourselves to be, just the same. To know this is forgiveness. Now, celebrity culture is a double-edged sword for people who want to make a living out of their art, because there is very little middle ground between succeeding and struggling. I pray that Jae will eventually find a comfortable, somewhat stable place on which to stand, because it isn't easy. I understand his parents' advice because parents would always encourage us to pursue stability because they cannot stand to see us shaken or failing. I'm a person who doesn't take many risky steps without making sure I have all the necessary security which is why I find it hard to understand when people just go for what they believe in, like Jae did/does, so while that is the reason why I usually make the mistake of being too judgey at first, I will eventually come to realise I need to learn how to trust my gut even if it means taking biggers risks and setting myself for the risk of failing miserably afterwards. Now, I don't want Jae to fail whatsoever, but, as a fellow believer, I always pray that, if he does, he'll still be okay with having gone for it. Regret cuts deeper than disappointment. Damn this got LONG but LASTLY, I'd like to point out that, as someone who loves and very much respects idol-ness and idol performance and the people who pull it, I enjoy the way Jae points out the problems and the things he couldn't play along to without disrespecting his peers or trying to come across as better than them for trying to break that mold. Especially when he acknowledges the cultural differences. I respect this dude a lot and I really just want him to be happy and content with his own choices and if we get good, enjoyable music out of it... Even better! ^^

I'm so thankful that Jae is so passionate about talking about the "imperfect" sides of him and idol life. As Jae says, I also hope that people will realize that idols are human too. Idols can go on and enjoy their own lives. Idols can also struggle with mental issues as well. They just have to appear like they are fine. So please, everyone be kind, respectful, and understanding to idols and yourselves. Thank you Ambika Muttoo for interviewing Jae! This interview is very insightful and I appreciate how attentive you are to Jae.

Eaj : "I'm happy" His fans : so are we 😊

Jae calling me straight out annoying at 17:16 was so satisfying..

Him being raw and real gives me hope for others to be able to be vulnerable too 💖 your happiness is not anyone else's responsibility 🙌🏻

Is true. Idols are human beings and we must start remembering that. Thanks to eaJ I enjoyed G7 being human and made me feel so much happy knowing they were going to be fine and they were going be more free to feel human again, make mistakes, not being able to know all, feel down but still raise up and work hard. Thabk Jae for your twitches sincerly. You deserve the world , and to be real, and just you.

Imo, this is the best interview of Jae or any kpop idol ever had so far. The question is well prepared, the host definitely did her research, the host made a good bond to the idol that can let him talk and express his thoughts freely.

Seeing Jae opening up and enjoying himself doing the interview. Thank you 🥺🥺 Go eaJ!!!

I'm glad that you joined the Kpop superstar so I can know you as day6 member and as eaj! Thank you for being you. I love Jae and Eaj, they are the same person .

Having been a fan of Day6 from day 1 (specifically being Jae's fan for so long I'm so happy to see this. Jae always spoke his heart out most of the times when he was live so this interview feels so genuine ❤️ He deserves all the love and success 🥺 Moreover I hope he's always happy where ever he is or whatever he does! 😘

I love this interview. Thank you Femina for having Jae.

this gonna be my favorite interview so far, the quality of conversation is just dangg, hits so hard

Ain't no one interviewing k-pop/ korean artists like indian journos.. ambika mam you were on fire here!! Everyone else (foreign media) need to learn.

Hearing Jae talk about being free gives me joy. I also love that he mentioned the importance of realizing that idols are human beings too. I'm really proud of him. Thank you for this wonderful interview!!! 💚💚

First of all, loved the chicken little bleep. And second, I don´t think I'll ever regret being Jae's fan, these days I'm so happy listening to him talk about what he is passionate about, and can't wait to support him in everything that's to come because his message is so great. Thanks for the nice interview :D

jae is someone i truly respect and he strikes me as someone who thinks deeply about everything he does and his place in the world, so it was so nice to see that showcased in this interview. also ambika killed this, she was professional, knowledgeable, cool and clearly a fan, so it was cool to see the product of them coming together.

Wow the mickey mouse analogy is so SPOT ON and BRILLIANT

I loved this interview. Jae looked so happy and free. Opening up about mental health is critical and certainly needs to be faced. There have been several things idols ending their own lives and we can’t just bury our heads in the sand and pretend their isn’t mental health struggles don’t exist in idols lives. They are real people with real struggles just like all of us. Can’t we enjoy their talents and support them and stand by them as they live their lives too?! Way to go Jae. I love him and support him fully. ❤️

"you're not supposed to be perfect" - eaJ

Now this is smth I didn't expect at all!! But I'm sooooo happy to see jae here 😭

Jae and Ambika both rocked this interview

Thank you so much for this lovely interview. As a long time Myday, seeing him so happy and content and just doing his own thing makes me so happy! Day6 have always had a special place in my heart and I can't wait to see what Jae comes out with next!

Seeing that Jae is genuinely happy makes me so happy and proud of him 🧡 Loved the interview

Me watching this and all his other interviews like a proud little sister who’s happy her stupid older brother is finally able to be himself 😭❤️

Oh my god Jae is on Femina India! I love the conversation you two had.

This the eaJ i really wanted out to the world. Is so happy to see him being so natural and , comfortable and smiley

the interview going sooo smooth and love the way how it's ends up like friend to friend deep talk conversation. i'm happy with you jae and for whatever keep making you happy in the future, hope everything always be fun ahead and surely 2022 will be the year of us. /btw, the chicken little on his cursed.... cutie haha

I REALLY REALLY REALLY LIKE THIS INTERVIEW BECAUSE I CAN SEE LIKE THE REAL AUTENTIC JAE HERE, I AM HAPPY TO LISTEN AND GIVE 100% MY ATTENTION TO THIS INTERVIEW.. I AM HAPPY TO SEE THE REAL JAE HERE... THANK YOU FEMINA FOR HAVING HIM IN THIS INTERVIEW

Thank you for having our jae..and u r so beautiful with ur word gurll..like for real

Ambika is such a good speaker. How can a fan be so chill conversing with THEE artist 😭. Now im a fan of both 😭

Thank you Femina for this wonderful interview. I really enjoyed it♡

Ma’am Ambika’s like a therapist, I love her. She’s so wholesome.

I really appreciate Jae and I can understand when he says that creating "perfect" models for young kids does more harm than good. Just wanted to say that, as a 22 yo, i appreciate the most when someone does a mistake and, after being corrected, says sorry because they learn. Always here to support you jae

This man is so wholesome, and I feel so heard and appreciated in his music, I am so happy that his happy, I hope only good comes his way, cause I genuinely believe he deserves it.

Such a fruitful and honest interview. Thank you Femina for having eaJ 💖

Every second of this interview was so fun and meaningful, I didn't knew him before, but I really appreciate him, and this interview was really very awesome, I learned many things from this interview and I really like his honesty

Such a good interview 👏👏👏👏 hats off to the interviewer for being so informed and doing her research as well as asking good personally tailored questions. And congrats to Jae for finally being free and being himself. Can't wait for what's more to come.

I love this interview so much❤ thank you for having jae❤

I always knew jae was this outgoing person, who says things as they are on face. And also the fact that being in JYPE is always not a sweet ride; Ahgase here seen it!! Happy that now he can do what he likes; Without any restriction. But personally, i would still like him to see with his group. Even if it's after v long time; I don't want that connection to cut off, even if he's cut off from kpop.

This is a good freakin interview! 🔥🙏🏼 Not sure what is happening but im glad Jae (and Day6?) are free now. Im really happy that their Idol days are over, im not really a fan of that side of their life cu’z like he said they were just products made to be “perfect” therefore we cant really relate to them, but when we get to see who they truly are that’s where we get to relate to them the most. Can’t stand those fans treating these idols as gods… I like considering them more as an artist, they’re more inspirational that way cu’z we can also achieve being on that status. Just appreciate their work, and keep supporting them, and stop worshiping em like a bunch of wacks. This why im so happy Got7 got out. We get to see how happy they are, we get to see the things they’ve been wanting to do, we’ll get to see more of their human side. One of the reasons why I like Got7 the most is how they are popular yet underrated at the same time, I love how they were just low key and grounded (and their friendship is relatable af). I wanna see the more recognition they deserve but at the same time I dont want to see em at the top… cu’z im afraid that they’ll also become like every popular kpop out there. Ahgase is such a beautiful fandom, one of the best. And if ever Got7 become more popular, im sure more toxic fans will infiltrate the fandom. And I DONT WANT THAT! This made me more appreciate Jae. Im still new to Day6, and im freakin loving their songs! But this interview made me wanna check out more of Jae’s works! He’s one of my fav singers in kpop industry, one of the best vocalist among with his bandmates, Got7’s vocals and many more.

I really love this interview, the question's really greatt ❤️

It feels so good to see him this happy & free... Can't wait anymore for 2022 jae😍✨ Thank you so much for conducting this interview.♥️😭

The best interview, Thank you Femina India for the best question. I'm really enjoy it.

This was a great interview. Keep going forward Jae

Wow jus stumbled upon this beautiful interview!!! Must tell that this interview, interviewer, and eaJ deserve more recognition!!! Loved him for being his self

Thank you for such an amazing interview!

I am happy because he is happy :) I was smiling for the whole interview. Thank you Team Femina!!

Love the interview . . . Really happy for Jae. Excited and looking forward for more eaJ contents to come. 🥰 Also really wish I could see him n Day6 in India someday

Thank you so much! I love eaJ!!!

Awwwe I love this interview so much! ❤

Thank you femina and jae this interview was so beautiful i cried a bit 🤍

i love this interview so much

Thank you so much for the interview!!

thank you for having him ♡ glad to see him so happy

it's good to see him smile🤍 Thank you so much🤍

On the part of idol image where people can have a realization that our idols are not perfect and it's okay for me not to be perfect too, maybe another thing that will happen once it's normalised is with the way we treat other people and these idols as well, which is also important to end this perfection stigma. So much hope for a healthier environment. I hope we get there Edit: I personally pointed it out because of my own experience, as an over achiever since elementary and high school, then landed on a decent and popular university. While I did everything for my own goals and dreams and being rewarded more than expected, there are people who will build expectations of you. That you also get ridiculed or treated poorly when they see you fall from the person they thought as you. Even being branded as boastful when you just point things out from a concern. My first realization was when I fell off the class rank from 1 to 2. I was shamed by my parent for it, publicly. So when I went to college, I became more secretive about the things I achieve in order to crash those expectations from me and maybe keep it that way. But then just the fact that I attended a popular university is something to be bragged about and to get standards of you built with. Until now that I'm working, it feels as if, I can't slack off, make mistakes, fall down, get distracted like normal people (Sneak into my life: I did and their reactions and treatments of me are the mentioned above. That is why it can be so frustrating). Expectations are good at a certain degree, especially since it can help us too. But expectations that are accompanied with standards of you gives unnecessary pressure, especially when you must be dealing pressures on your own already. These are the reasons why I just applaud and appreciate people that achieves something and not say to them straight in a tone that might trigger additional pressure, not confidence. People around me, even strangers, because I do not know what they are going through or if what they go through includes these things. I don't want to be the person who will add them higher standards to maintain and more pressure than they are already feeling. My experience and understanding of my experience made me be careful with the way I treat other people. I do the same for idols.

Really enjoyed this! Superb interview

this was such a nice interview, thank you for having jae❤️❤️❤️

Ambika tysm for this interview only this is so perfect!

I'm so happy to see him being him. Without worrying about a thing people will say and just being happy with his life at the moment

She made the interview went smooth and comfortable, thank you ms. for doing great

This convo was so engaging...just amazing

Thank u for having Jae! It is nice to see Jae being happy ❤️

Enjoyed this video, and that's one thing I like about Jae, he speaks his truth. The idol industry is very sad and what I mean by that they won't let the idols be themselves. They wear mask, and then the mental health issues kick in. Korea seems to turn their back on mental health issues, because they seem to believe in perfection as a whole. A lot of these idols are suffering, and one of the reasons suicide is so high in Korea. Proud of Jae, will continue to listen to his music and support. One question, is he no longer with JYP? He said he was free?? Just wondering.

He looks so much happier and healthier, he even gained some weight you can see it in his face, I’m so happy for him. Hope he moves back to the states soon❤️

Such a great interview. I love this conversation. So deep. Meaningful. Ms.Ambika, you're an amazing interviewer. Lit...

What a great interview

TY for Giving Jae an incredible interview!!!

M so happy to see him happy and in his element.

I love watching and listening to this kind of interview 🌱

Thank you for speaking up jae.

Ok this is, by far, my favorite interview of Jae. Thank you so much Ambika for asking really really good questions and I can say that your research is top notch 💯 (also I’m sure that you’re a fan of his music). Once again thank u so much Femina!

So happy to see Jae here, this was a great talk!!!

One of the most satisfying jae's interview ive watch so far. I can listen to him talk for the rest of my life 😭. Thank you Ma'am❤

this interview oh my gosh i loved it so much?!

Thank you so much for this🙌🙌

i really love this interview. the interview and her questions were so respectful.

Thanks for having eaJ! Glad to see his smile 💙

I can't stop smiling watching this video, thank you for having jae

I appreciate it

This video really help me to understand more about kpop. He has no filter!

I laughed then cried then loughed then cried, this episode just made my day.

this was wonderfully healing to see as a myday 😌✨🍃

Such a good interview

I am so grateful we have a person like him in this world...

The interview was on point❤