On November 7, 2024, TXT's Soobin interacted with his bias Gyuri from the second-generation K-pop group Kara on the South Korean variety program PIXID, sending the fandom into a frenzy. The male artist made a PowerPoint presentation on the female idol.
Subsequently, he was challenged to perform some dance moves from Kara's choreography. As Soobin tried to imitate the hip movements, Gyuri observed that he was not executing the steps perfectly. She went to him to teach the steps.
However, to the TXT member's surprise, he was taken aback by the prank. As soon as he saw Gyuri, he ran into the corner of the studio and hid himself behind the presentation. They then had a conversation. Soobin remembered the honest opinions he had about her and confessed he did it to make the presentation interesting.
In response, Gyuri sarcastically told him not to lie. Later, the two talked and greeted each other and she praised Soobin for dancing to Go Go Summer at a concert. She also discussed his performance in the group chat. Soobin also taught Gyuri how to do his signature Soobin Peace! Sign.
Gyuri and Soobin's interaction circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. They could not stop swooning over the duo's conversation, and an X user tweeted:
"Inter-generation love! Soobin x Gyuri is adorable."
The fandom stated that the whole Pixid episode was adorable and funny. They mentioned that TXT's Soobin had been roasting Kara in her presence. Many also resonated with his fanboy behavior.
"The whole episode is super cute and funny! soobin has been unknowingly “roasting” Kara in front of Gyuri the whole time, a fan reacted.
"he’s so me, this is why I’ve considered stanning txt (cuz he’s a kamilia)," a fan shared.
"HOMEBOY IS AS TALL AS A BUILDING AND HE WENT TO HIDE TO BECOME 3 APPLES TALL ???" a fan commented.
"he's so real for this like HE'S ONE OF US, he joined Group Order to buy album, met moots, went to concert, and JUMP then HIDING when met his fav," a fan mentioned.
Netizens also shared that they could also relate to TXT' Soobin's reaction. They also discussed the way he hid himself.
"Soobin giving a whole fanboy PowerPoint on KARA only to be fully surprised by one of the members appearing is so wholesome His reaction is so relatable. That's 100% me if I met a BTS/TXT member - cover my face and immediately run and hide in a corner," a user reacted.
"the way he became all shy and shocked and then hid over there at the back lmao he's so cute i'm literally crying," a user shared.
"Soobin's fandom heart is showing! He made a whole PowerPoint presentation about his favorite K-pop group, KARA! A true fanboy moment—just shows how much he admires them," a user commented.
"TXT's Soobin showed his admiration for KARA by making a PowerPoint presentation dedicated to them! His love for the group shines through, and fans are touched by his tribute to one of K-pop’s iconic groups," a user mentioned.
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During the presentation, the TOMORROW x TOGETHER member talked about Gyuri's blonde hair, KARA's albums, tracks, choreography, fan meetings, merch, concerts, and other details that turned him into a Kamilia. He also confessed that while following the band, he often switched his bias from Gyuri and liked Seungyeon.
The TXT member also revealed how before his debut he met with 50 KARA fans but had no merchandise. Subsequently, they provided him with the merchandise and asked him to support the second generation group whenever it was possible. He added, as translated by PIXID:
"There was a place with 50 (fans) and we were going to eat together. Since they debuted a long time ago, they were all older guys. They asked, 'Do you have merchandise? I said, 'I only have one CD.' So they gave me a calendar, albums, a light stick, a slogan, and all that. Since you are young, you can have it, and please continue to support KARA."
He further elaborated and revealed the demands of 50 fans and mentioned, as translated by PIXID:
"Since we gave you a lot of things today, If you make a debut, If you go on a broadcast, Talk about KARA so that they won't be forgotten. Continuously bring them, Promote them, and mention them, okay?"
In recent news, TXT released their seventh Korean-language extended play, The Star Chapter: Sanctuary, on November 4, 2024, through BigHit Music.