Jewelry reunites for first full group stage in 25 years

The members of Jewelry reunited for a full group stage for the first time in 25 years, reminiscing about the hardships they faced during their early career.

According to a video released on the YouTube channel 'Seo In-young's Redemption,' the members of Jewelry recently gathered for a performance on 'Immortal Songs' in Ulsan. In the video, the members expressed that performing as a full group after 25 years was "overwhelming and moving," while candidly sharing stories of the struggles they endured during their active years.

"1 million won fees and traveling by motorcycle"... the harsh reality of their early career

The members recalled the poor conditions they faced when traveling to regional events in the past. In the video, they mentioned that performance fees were around 1 million won at the time and revealed an anecdote about using a motorcycle as their primary means of transportation. They recalled the urgency of those moments, noting, "We rode a motorcycle past graves to move to another province," and "We did it risking our lives."

They also shared difficulties regarding stage costumes. The members discussed unexpected situations they had to manage on stage, such as costume malfunctions and the use of adhesive bras, noting that due to costume issues, "once we went down, we absolutely had to turn around and pull them up quickly." They added to the description of the high-pressure environment, saying, "Back then, we just had to hang on for dear life."

A meaningful reunion after 25 years

This performance holds significant meaning as it marks the first time the members of Jewelry have performed together as a full group in 25 years. Through the video description and her remarks, Seo In-young expressed, "It feels different from when I stand on stage alone, so it is truly overwhelming and moving," and expressed gratitude to the fans who made it possible for them to stand on stage together again. The members even shed tears during rehearsals, moved by the reunion. Regarding the emotional moment, Seo In-young highlighted their bond, saying, "Tomorrow, these people will hold me tight."

They performed "One More Time," putting effort into recreating the original choreography and stage composition. The members expressed their affection for their fans, saying, "I feel like I'm going to cry because the four of us are here." Recreating their classic performance, the members described the experience as a midsummer night's dream, saying, "It truly feels like we've returned to the year 2002."