Singer Hwang Young-woong has fully revealed his unique obsession with fragrances and unexpected tastes, which he had previously kept hidden behind his mysterious image. In a video released on his YouTube channel, Hwang Young-woong Tv, he met with an expert to share his fragrance philosophy, sparking the curiosity of his fans.

An Obsession Born from Parental Influence: "It feels empty without it" The reason behind Hwang Young-woong’s sincerity toward fragrance lies surprisingly close to home. He revealed that he was naturally influenced by his parents, who enjoyed wearing perfume since he was a child. Growing up in a fragrant atmosphere created by his father and mother, perfume has now become an indispensable habit in his life.

Going beyond simply spraying perfume when going out, he manages the scent of his living spaces by placing diffusers throughout his home, showcasing his identity as a true fragrance enthusiast. For him, fragrance is not just a luxury item but a presence like the air that fills his daily life.

Claiming to Have "Ahjussi Taste" Only to be Charmed by Sweet Scents The most interesting part of the broadcast was Hwang Young-woong’s self-reflective confession about his tastes. He drew laughter by defining his taste as "somewhat like an ahjussi (middle-aged man)." This is because he has typically preferred heavy woody scents that smell like the forest or earth, or weighty floral fragrances.

However, a twist occurred when he smelled the various scents suggested by the expert. Encountering sweet and refreshing fragrances with notes of lime, mandarin, raspberry, and pear, he repeatedly exclaimed, "This is so good." He noted, "This is similar to the scent of the diffusers I have at home," confirming that he possesses a much more delicate and sweet sensibility than he previously thought. While he seemed to stick to heavy, manly scents, it was a moment where his boyish charm—reacting more strongly to fresh fragrances that tickle the tip of the nose—was revealed.

"I may not know notes, but I know the lingering scent" Hwang Young-woong earnestly studied the explanation of "Notes," the stages of a fragrance's composition. He considered the base note—the lingering scent—to be more important than the top note felt immediately after spraying.

His high valuation of the lingering scent, which remains subtly over time and determines a person's atmosphere, resembled his singing voice, which leaves a memorable resonance after just one listen. When he received a special perfume as a gift from the expert—described as a fragrance like a child that blends the scents of the forest, sea, and earth—he showed his purity by asking like a child, "Can I take this with me?"