Where Is One Now? Ex-1Punch-Turned-Actor Who 'Vanished' Amid Popularity in 2019

Once known for being a Korean heartthrob due to his striking visuals and talents, whatever happened to One, a former 1Punch member?

Jung Jae Won, originally known as One, is a former Brave Entertainment rapper who debuted in a duo called 1Punch with Samuel. However, it was a short-lived team as they eventually disbanded in seven months when Jung joined YG Entertainment to pursue his solo endeavors.

As a soloist, he became known in the music scene as a singer-songwriter and rapper, who joined Seasons 4 and 5 of "Show Me the Money."

He also stole many viewers' hearts when he debuted as an actor, particularly becoming a rising "Korean heartthrob" with his appearance in "Her Private Life" aired in 2019.

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Here, he played the role of Cha Si An, a K-pop idol, and his visuals and acting drew traction from his supporters.

While a lot of K-drama fans thought that he would somehow focus on his acting career due to the fame he was enjoying, he left YG in the same year and launched his one-man agency, Private Only. Under this company, he released "PRVT 1."

All things are well until, One, who was even more loved as Jung Jae Won, suddenly "vanished" in 2020/2021. His personal Instagram account which was the sole means to communicate with him was deactivated. His label's IG is still up, but no updates were posted there as well.

From 2022 to 2023, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were reports that he discreetly entered and served the military.

After many years without an update about him, a photo claiming to spot Jung near a bus stop spread in June 2024, and in July, a YG Entertainment producer mentioned One and attested to his fandom that he's doing well.

He also hinted at his possible comeback, implying that a new song is in the making.

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