Singer Hwang Chi-yeul shared the emotions felt after watching senior singer Lim Jae-beom's retirement concert. Hwang Chi-yeul appeared as a special DJ on SBS PowerFM's "Escape at Two Cultwo Show" on the 21st and revealed that he recently attended Lim Jae-beom's 40th anniversary concert on the weekend. This concert was Lim Jae-beom's official retirement declaration, attracting much attention from fans.

Hwang Chi-yeul said, "I came with the determination to definitely watch the performance because senior Lim Jae-beom was retiring." He described the moment when Lim Jae-beom sang "Emergency" on stage. The stage started silently with the lights on, and Lim Jae-beom's restrained emotions and energy left a deep impression on the audience. Hwang Chi-yeul shared his feelings at the time, saying, "I unexpectedly shed tears," and explained in detail the impact that stage had on him.

When Kim Tae-gyun asked, "As a singer, wouldn't you have wanted to be on that stage together?" Hwang Chi-yeul replied, "Rather than wanting to go up, I just wanted to watch the performance." This revealed Hwang Chi-yeul's sincere respect for Lim Jae-beom. In particular, he said that seeing Lim Jae-beom take the stage despite having a bad throat condition the day before made him deeply feel the senior's professionalism and sincerity toward music.

Hwang Chi-yeul became known to the public by appearing as a mystery singer on Mnet's "I Can See Your Voice" in 2015. In 2016, he appeared on the Chinese version of "I Am a Singer," showcasing his outstanding skills and presence by singing Lim Jae-beom's song "Confession." Through these experiences, Hwang Chi-yeul solidified his position as a singer.

Recently, Hwang Chi-yeul sparked a controversy in China by saying on a broadcast, "When I got off at a Chinese airport, I couldn't see ahead and could feel the air quality was bad." He apologized, saying, "I am sorry to those who felt uncomfortable because of my remarks." These comments complicated his position as a singer active in China.

Hwang Chi-yeul's remarks and respect for Lim Jae-beom show that he has sincerity toward music. This serves as an important value as he continues on his path as a singer. Hwang Chi-yeul plans to continue his music activities and maintain communication with his fans.