DickPunks Members Share Exciting News on 'The Seasons - Lee Young-ji's Rainbow'

On January 24, 2025, the KBS2TV music variety show 'The Seasons - Lee Young-ji's Rainbow' featured the band DickPunks, who shared some exciting updates. Member Kim Tae-hyun, who is preparing for marriage, revealed that fellow member Kim Jae-hyung has welcomed a baby boy, affectionately named 'Ddum Ddum.' During the show, Lee Young-ji brought up Kim Tae-hyun's recent engagement, noting that the band has been in the spotlight due to dating rumors surrounding him. In response, Kim Tae-hyun mentioned that Kim Jae-hyung's wife is due to give birth soon, which may prevent him from attending future studio recordings. He also highlighted that another member, Kim Hyun-woo, is also a new father.

The band introduced their new song titled 'First Love, This Song,' with Kim Tae-hyun expressing pride in their growth over the years. He stated, 'Our most recognized song is 'Viva Cheongchun,' but we have returned with a much better sound and refined skills. The new track features many rhythmic highlights.' Despite being an 18-year veteran in the industry, Kim Tae-hyun admitted that he found the new song challenging and even took vocal lessons from a former student.

Lee Young-ji praised his dedication, saying, 'It's impressive that you continue to learn and improve.' Kim Tae-hyun emphasized the importance of ongoing education to maintain a long and healthy career in music, encouraging fans to listen to their new song after a two-year and seven-month hiatus.

The episode also touched on the personal lives of the members, celebrating Kim Jae-hyung's recent fatherhood and mentioning the growing number of married members in the band. In November 2024, Kim Tae-hyun announced his relationship with actress Choi Yeon-soo, who is 12 years his junior, although specific wedding details have yet to be disclosed. Choi Yeon-soo, known for being the daughter of celebrity chef Choi Hyun-seok, gained attention for her past support of Kim Tae-hyun on social media. She made her modeling debut at the 2019 S/S Seoul Fashion Week and has appeared in various shows, including Mnet's 'Produce 48' and the web drama 'Your MBTI Shows.'