On July 20 during their appearance on MBC FM4U's ChinChinBang, a main dancer Park Juwon found himself wiping away tears instead of hitting choreography marks.
DJ Yoojung read a listener message from Juwon's mom. She wished her son an early happy birthday for July 24, shared how much she missed him, and requested AHOF's "Just Say Yes." The words landed hard. Juwon broke down, explaining that their intense schedule since the group's 2025 debut from Universe League had kept family time scarce.
juwon’s mom left a comment in today’s broadcast and JUWONIE CRIED 😭😭😭
— zel ⪩⪨ (@hanjaystudio) July 20, 2026
all the hyungs cried with him & comforted him afterwards. AHOF, MY FAMILY ILY SO MUCH 🥹🩵#AHOF #아홉 @AHOF_official pic.twitter.com/3vrLLb8DDe
his hyungs comforting juwon and helping him freshen up after he cried reading his mom’s message for him during the radio broadcast 🥺 while his mom’s song request ‘just say yes’ plays in the background ㅠㅠ
— eljey .ᐟ (@_ahofJL) July 20, 2026
advance happy birthday, our sweetheart juwon 💛 pic.twitter.com/HHsYNO2eED
His bandmates stepped up immediately. Jeongwoo, Steven, JL, Woongki, and Han surrounded him with hugs, fixed his makeup, brought snacks, and even teared up themselves. Jeongwoo reassured listeners on air: the group would take good care of Juwon. Later, Juwon called the moment unforgettable on Weverse and shared screenshots of his family's teasing chat reactions.
juwon crying cuz his mom personally sent a request and message to idol radio 🥺🫳
— lee 🍒 (@jewelzofahof) July 20, 2026
“i’m so happy seeing ahof in chinchinbang, i really missed my son alot, but watching him right now makes me feel so happy (and glad to see him) again. our juwonie, advance happy birthday” pic.twitter.com/sagWe7O7Nq
“it's so nice to see ahof together in chichinbang. I missed my son a lot, but seeing him all together like this is so delightful and nice. happy early birthday to our Juwon” his mom personally sent song request for just say yes to be played.
— run to shey ⭑.ᐟ (@ialwayshey) July 20, 2026
🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 pic.twitter.com/NpiDx16Zpd
These glimpses matter in K-pop. Trainees and idols often leave home young. Moments like this remind fans and the artists themselves of the human cost behind the performances. Music industry psychologist notes that public vulnerability from idols can strengthen fan connections by showing real emotional resilience amid non-stop promotions.
AHOF, the nine-member group under F&F Entertainment (Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chih En, Daisuke), continues pushing with RUN TO YOU tracks that blend high-energy choreography and heartfelt lyrics. Fans flooded social media with support, many sharing their own stories of missing family during busy seasons.
In the end, it's these unscripted radio moments that turn polished idols into relatable young men. Juwon got the best early birthday gift: proof that even under bright lights, home is never far.
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