On October 29, 2023, about three years ago, fans' anticipation ran high on the eve of the release of singer Jang Min-ho's second mini album 'Essay ep.2.' Looking back at the video released at that time from the vantage point of 2026, the excitement of fans awaiting the new album remains vividly preserved throughout the comment section.

A Day Before 'Essay ep.2' Release, Full of Anticipation and Excitement

In the video at the time, Jang Min-ho announced that he would present his second mini album after about a year and six months. He explained that the music video for the title track 'We Were Young Then' would also be released alongside the album, and asked fans for their interest and support.

Comments poured in with 'anticipation' and 'excitement.' One fan wrote, "Congratulations on the release of Essay ep.2. I'm so excited and thrilled for tomorrow," while another left a message of support, saying, "Congratulations on the mini album. May all the songs be huge hits." Further reactions from fans on the eve of the album's release followed, such as "May all the tracks be big hits," "Excited and ready to be moved," and "I'm waiting with a fluttering heart full of anticipation and excitement."

Fan Devotion Preserved Like a Record... Attention Focused on Title Track 'We Were Young Then'

The fact that these are comments being revisited after time has passed also draws attention. Although the day before the album release has now become the past, the comments preserve like a record the anticipation fans felt just before encountering new music for the first time.

At the center of attention at the time was also the title track 'We Were Young Then.' Fans eager to hear what songs and stories Jang Min-ho would deliver in his new album gathered under the video, leaving a steady stream of congratulatory and supportive messages.

Second Place in Netizen Awards Male Singer Category... Voting Mobilization Draws Attention

Fans' long-running support, as seen above, is also evident in the September Netizen Awards. As of 6:27 p.m. on the 17th, Jang Min-ho has secured 7,860 votes, placing second in the male singer category. With the competition for the top spot ongoing, attention is focused on whether the fandom's voting enthusiasm could drive future changes in the rankings.

With Jang Min-ho currently continuing his challenge for the top, this is a critical moment for fans' steady participation. If fan devotion consolidates into votes for the Netizen Awards, just as the support that filled the comment section ahead of his past album release, it could become a driving force for his leap forward. As the anticipation and excitement of that time continue to this day, all eyes are on whether Jang Min-ho, carried by each and every one of his fans' votes, can reach the top of the male singer category.

[This article is a reconstruction of past events and is not current album release news. AI assisted with some sentence composition and data organization, and the final content was reviewed and edited by the reporter.]