“Very much a gentleman” — Fans react to BTS’ Jin's thoughtful gesture towards Red Velvet's Wendy breaking norms

BTS’ Jin and Red Velvet’s Wendy united for a heartfelt collaboration on the song, Heart on the Window, a standout track from the BTS idol's debut solo album, Happy. On December 12, 2024, BIGHIT MUSIC dropped the behind-the-scenes footage video of BTS' Jin and Red Velvet's Wendy's live performance.

The Grammy-nominated artist and Wendy performed Heart on the Window, live for the first time at Jin's Happy Special Stage in Seoul on November 17, 2024. Their seamless vocal harmony captivated the audience, while their interaction at the end of the performance struck a chord with fans.

In the latest behind-the-scenes video, the BTS idol carried flowers to wish Wendy ahead of their performance. Jin, known for his shyness, left his fans in stitches as the artist got extremely nervous and awkward around Wendy and clumsily handed her the bouquet. In return, Wendy gave him a bag full of curated bread.

This thoughtful and warm interaction symbolized a senior-junior dynamic filled with respect and kindness, delighted their fans and the clip went viral online. One fan wrote on X:

"Jin is a shy man. His face, neck and ears turn all red. He even stutters. This shyness makes him more endearing. He uses “world wide handsome” description of himself merely as a self deprecating joke. He is very much a gentleman."

Jin’s thoughtful gesture toward Wendy sparked conversations about how collaborations can bridge the gap between different fandoms and generations in K-pop. Fans wrote that they wish that the two K-pop idols could become friends in real life.

"I hope they became good friends after this. Jin's been open about not having that many celebrity friends. So I hope he gets more close friends." one fan wrote.

"Isn't this the first time we are watching a bts member giving flowers to a woman? AND why this is making me happy," another fan wrote.

"If the two of them came to be a couple I would thank the heavens for 100 days straight because she's amazing." another fan joked.

Others joked about how the BTS idol got hilariously awkward and nervous over interacting with a female idol.

"Marry me. I don’t know if I’m asking Jin or Wendy. Maybe both. But marry me." one fan commented.

"I THOUGHT IM THE MOST AWKWARD PERSON BUT AFTER LOOKING AT JIN MY ONION CHANGED," another fan wrote.

"THANK YOU KING JIN FOR BRINGING HER FLOWERS THAT'S SO NICE. She notoriously loves flowers so!!!! And ofc she's like a moving bakery istg she never fails to turn up with some food," one other fan added.

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More about BTS' Jin and Red Velvet's Wendy's individual artistry

BTS' Jin’s debut solo album Happy, released on November 15, 2024, features six tracks that showcase his musical versatility and emotional depth. The album includes:

1. Running Wild (lead single)
2. I’ll Be There (featuring MAX)
3. Another Level
4. I will come to you
5. Heart on the Window (with Wendy)
6. Falling

The album’s themes range from personal reflection to upbeat anthems, and it incorporates a mix of pop, ballads, and experimental sounds. Notably, the Running Wild singer-songwriter co-wrote many of the songs with prominent collaborators such as Pdogg, Alex Karlsson, Ellie Suh, and Toru from ONE OK ROCK.

Meanwhile, during the Happy Special Stage in Seoul on November 17, Jin and Wendy's live duet wasn’t just a musical highlight—it became a symbolic moment for fans of both BTS and Red Velvet.

Wendy, who admitted to being nervous about performing in front of ARMY, thanked the Falling singer-songwriter for his support and expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love she received from fans.

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Red Velvet's Wendy returned to the solo music scene with her second solo mini-album, titled Wish You Hell, released on March 12, 2024, at 6 PM KST. This marked her first solo project in nearly three years, following her successful debut EP Like Water in 2021, which featured heartfelt ballads like the title track Like Water and When This Rain Stops.