Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu kicked off the new year by meeting fans in Japan, holding their first official schedule of 2026 with a local fan meeting.

The duo hosted JX 2026 Japan Fan Meeting – Hug & Love on January 2 at K-Arena Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan.

Hug & Love marked Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu's first fan meeting of the year as JX, prepared as a heartfelt gift for fans who had waited a long time for their reunion.

The event featured a variety of interactive segments, including a talk corner where they wrote profiles for each other, along with games such as transferring money with spatulas and ladder rock-paper-scissors.

Live performances were a major highlight. The two delivered joint stages as well as solo performances, once again proving their commanding presence on stage.

An official commented, "Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu showcased the chemistry of a friendship built over 22 years. The event concluded amid an overwhelming response from fans."

The pair reunited as JX in 2024 to celebrate their 20th debut anniversary, holding JX 2024 Concert – IDENTITY in Seoul and Japan.

Kim Jaejoong and Kim Junsu plan to continue meeting fans through a wide range of solo activities going forward.