Singer Jang Min-ho delivered a fresh kind of delight through his 'Jang Mint' character, which evokes his fans. When a special feature video unveiled at his Seoul concert was released, fans responded with laughter and fond recollections of the performance.

Fans' affection for Jang Min-ho is also making its presence felt in various fan votes. As of the afternoon of the 26th, Jang Min-ho ranks 2nd in the October Neitizen Awards Male Singer category and 5th in the Globe Neitizen Awards Male Singer category, maintaining top positions in both awards. The bond he has built with fans over a long time is drawing attention in the ranking competition as well.

■ "Welcome, New Mint"… 'A Day of Jang Mint' Depicting Fandom Culture

'A Day of Jang Mint | Concert VCR — Hosijeol 9.11MHz Seoul Concert Special Feature,' released on Jang Min-ho's official YouTube channel, is content in which Jang Min-ho expresses fandom culture from a fan's perspective. The video has recorded 47,000 views about six months after its release.

What captured fans' attention was the 'new Mint' concept. Jang Min-ho portrayed a fan who started fan activities just one month ago, and scenes that resonated with fans' real experiences drew laughter.

Fans responded as if embracing Jang Mint in the video as a new member of the fandom. One viewer welcomed him, saying, "Nice to meet you, new Mint. Let's enjoy fandom life together," while another fan left a supportive message: "Welcome, new Mint Jang Mint. Let's enthusiastically support him together." Comments asking him to keep streaming music and sending hearts also appeared, such as "New Mint, make sure to stream and click hearts regularly."

These responses offer a glimpse into the enthusiastic support culture of Jang Min-ho's fandom. From everyday activities like listening to their favorite singer's music and enjoying content, to expressing their hearts through various awards, fans' affection continues in diverse ways.

■ "The Photocard Etiquette Shot Is So Funny"… Empathy for Fans' Daily Lives

The fact that Jang Min-ho understood and portrayed fans' daily lives also resonated. Empathy continued as it became known that the video featured the culture of fans documenting their daily lives using photos or photocards of their favorite singer.

One viewer wrote, "The photocard etiquette shot is so funny. So he's been watching everything we do," and another fan shared her own experience: "I have lots of photos of my singer too. They're all different." Some recalled the excitement of entering the fandom: "It reminds me of the flutter I felt when I first joined the Minho Special Forces fan cafe." Another viewer expressed fondness, saying, "The way he looks awkward and cautious like a real new Mint is so cute."

Reactions to the 'Jang Mint' character itself were also enthusiastic. Comments full of laughter followed, such as "Jang Min-ho, one month as a new Mint, nice to see you," "Well done, Jang Min-ho. Welcome, new Mint. A one-month new Mint is so cute," and "Jang Mint's first month of fandom life was so much fun." Fans appear to have found special enjoyment in seeing Jang Min-ho directly perform the expressions and behaviors they use in their daily lives.

■ Reliving the Concert Emotion… Requests for Additional Videos

The video's release also became an opportunity to recall memories of the Seoul concert. One fan wrote, "That emotion once again. I'm waiting for your next concert, Minho," and another viewer requested additional videos, saying, "Please upload all the videos you showed at the concert." A fan who attended the performance also responded, "I saw this. I need to watch it closely again."

It is also noteworthy that fandom culture was used as the main subject of the video. Rather than simply receiving cheers on stage, the singer expressed fan activities from a fan's perspective, offering a different kind of fun from typical concert videos. Fans felt affinity as they discovered a character resembling themselves, and were pleased that Jang Min-ho knew even the fine details of fan activities. Comments connecting the video to daily life also appeared, such as "This is literally me at work" and "I should look for where to find Minho's merch albums."

Unchanging affection was also confirmed. Voices promising continued support followed, such as "I love you, Minho, whom I want to see again and again even after watching repeatedly" and "Let's keep watching the singer's videos and streaming his music together for a long time."

■ Attention on October Award Rankings Too… The Trend Fan Hearts Will Create

Jang Min-ho's presence, deeply rooted in fans' daily lives, is also a focal point in the Neitizen Awards and the Globe Neitizen Awards. In particular, he continues to compete in the leading pack at 2nd place in the Neitizen Awards Male Singer category, and sits at 5th place in the Globe Neitizen Awards. With October heading toward its end, what kind of trend fan hearts will create in the two awards is something to watch.

The joy 'A Day of Jang Mint' left fans goes beyond simple laughter. The intimacy of a singer and fans understanding each other's daily lives, and memories of the long time spent supporting together, were revealed through the video and comments. The 'new Mint' premise connects the excitement of first entering the fandom, joining the fan cafe, collecting photos, and moments of streaming music into a single story.

Jang Min-ho's Seoul concert special feature video showed another way to connect with fans even off stage. Just as fans support Jang Min-ho, Jang Min-ho also delivered joy by using fans' culture as material. Even after the concert ended, the video continues to serve as a medium reviving memories of that time for fans. The welcoming greetings, laughter, and voices awaiting the next concert in the comments show another 'Hosijeol' (golden days) that Jang Min-ho and his fans are creating together.

His current rankings — 2nd in the October Neitizen Awards and 5th in the Globe Neitizen Awards — can also be seen within the journey Jang Min-ho and his fans have walked together. As with the joy of fan devotion shown by 'Jang Mint,' attention is focused on what results the affection for Jang Min-ho will bring in the remainder of October.

[Some content includes cultural interpretation. AI provided partial assistance.]