[INTERVIEW] OMEGA X Hangyeom Talks 'Jazz For Two,' Brotherhood, And More With KpopStarz!

Hangyeom of OMEGA X recently made his acting debut with the BL webtoon "Jazz For Two"!

KpopStarz was able to chat with the idol-actor to discuss his latest project, working with the members, and more!

In March 2024, Hanyeom made his much-anticipated acting debut with the BL drama "Jazz For Two." The drama is an adaption of the popular webtoon of the same name. Hangyeom plans the role of Suh Do-yoon, a playful drummer who has been hiding a longtime secret crush.

Besides starring in the webtoon, Hangyeom also took part in the OST! Hangyeom helped compose and write "STAY WITH ME," "Alone," and "NEW LIGHT," while fellow OMEGA X member Jaehan helped write and compose "Improvisation" and "STAY WITH ME." The latter song was performed by OMEGA X members Jaehan, Hwichan, Hangyeon, and Xen.

This makes Hangyeom the third member of OMEGA X to make his acting debut! Previously, members Jaehan and Yechan worked with the director of "Jazz for Two" for "A Shoulder to Cry One."

Check out our interview with Hangyeom here!

Congratulations on making your acting debut! How does it feel to get out of your comfort zone and tackle acting?

Thank you for the congratulations! I always find challenges exciting. I believe stepping out of my comfort zone and feeling the anxiety, restlessness, and tension motivate my growth. When I ventured into acting, everything felt brand new, and I realized that it requires just as much imagination as song composition and lyric writing. It was really fun!

What was your favorite part of filming “Jazz For Two”?

From the drama, my favorite scene was where Do-yoon and Joo-ha reconciled and then practiced playing basketball together while joking around!

You have two members of OMEGA X who worked with the same director as “Jazz For Two.” Did they give you any advice for your acting debut?

Jaehan is my roommate in our dorm, and he often helps me with script readings at the dorm, which has been very helpful. I'm also grateful to Hyuk for assisting with script readings!

Besides acting in the drama, you also helped with the OST! What is your favorite song from the OST album?

"NEW LIGHT" is my first solo track in my life. I think the track adds a sweet touch to with its sweet and lively rhythm and melody!

What thoughts did you have while writing the lyrics for “STAY WITH ME,” “ALONE,” and “NEW LIGHT”?

During the writing process, I put myself in the shoes of each of the four main characters and worked on the lyrics. I spent a lot of time contemplating what emotions each character might be feeling, and how they would view each other with different perspectives.

You also worked with fellow OMEGA X member Jaehan for “STAY WITH ME.” How did you guys work together to create the song, and what kind of feelings did you want to express?

I started by writing the lyrics myself and then collaborated with Jaehan to revise and add some new parts. Thanks to this process, I feel like we've come up with great lyrics! I wrote them thinking about the characters who will remain unchanged and 'stay together' even as time passes!

The group actively helped with the recording of the OST album. It’s extremely touching to see you guys work together even in other endeavors! How does it feel having your members sing the OST album for the drama you star in?

I think the song turned out better than I expected, especially in terms of vocals by Jaehan, Hwichan, and Xen. Jaehan said it was one of the most challenging songs I've written, with lots of high notes and intricate details, but all three of them sang it so well that I'm very pleased. Thank you, members! I owe you a meal ️

You play the character Suh Do-yoon in the drama. How did you prepare for this role? Do you have any similarities with the character?

Do-yoon felt like a reflection of me in my school days, so I drew upon my memories from that time to prepare for the character. I found many similarities in our sociable and cheerful demeanor, such as warmly greeting Se-heon, the new transfer student, without hesitation.

What kind of project do you want to work on after “Jazz For Two”? Is there any genre you want to tackle?

I want to challenge myself by acting in a wide variety of dramas and movies, but I also have a desire to try my hand at theater! I'm willing to explore different genres, but I must admit, I'm most eager to dive into the romantic comedy genre. (Laughs)

Check out "Jazz for Two" on iQIYI, available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Spain, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand!

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Written by Alexa Lopez