Popular HYBE Idol Recalls Working At A Construction Site Before Debut
Fans are left amazed by BOYNEXTDOOR member Jaehyun’s pre-debut work experience.
During a recent livestream, Jaehyun shared many stories about his life before he became an idol. He revealed that he once worked as a part-timer at a construction site when he was 20.
Talking about his experience, Jaehyun recalled that most of his colleagues were older and endearingly protective toward him. When he couldn’t lift heavy items, his seniors would rush in to help and do the job for him instead.
따져보면 운학이 나이때 공사장 알바가서 무거운짐 낑낑거리고 옮기고 있면 멋진!아저씨분들이 들어주시면 싹싹하게 반응하고 사회생활 잘해서 맥주도 얻어 먹고 귀여움 받는 아이였대 ..ㅠ명재현 보면서 느끼는게 참 많아 pic.twitter.com/CTCUxlWKkc
— i໒꒱ (@OnlyMineTs) December 4, 2025
Jaehyun also mentioned that some of the older colleagues were extra affectionate and would often buy him a beer after work. He reminisced about the days while smiling, calling the job a “fun” experience.
Fans were left completely surprised at this revelation, expressing their admiration for his hardworking and lovable nature.
The way this is the 2nd idol I know that works at a construction site, where was this lore of part time jobs when he was on Jaefriends 😭? https://t.co/pPnALfNOSH
— 💚 n a b 🩷 (@id_9095) December 4, 2025
every day i learn more about this man and every day i can't help but love him a little bit more cuz how has he done so much part time work at 22???? https://t.co/lWqzdPNd0F
— 𝐦𝐞𝐥 𖧷 (@dreamyyhao) December 6, 2025
From a part-time construction worker to a successful 5th gen idol???!!! Oh myungjae, your hard work has paid off🥹 https://t.co/2szYaKPZA9
— /ᐠ. ｡.ᐟᵐᵉᵒʷˎˊ˗ (@nekorebi) December 5, 2025
he’s my biggest inspiration ever https://t.co/BZaf1ROg3Z
— mia (@ihantism) December 5, 2025
