During a recent appearance on the variety show Synchro U, K-pop group SEVENTEEN's Hoshi praised BTS's Jungkook for his vocals in the song Seven. A clip of that moment has since gone viral on X, amassing over 400k views as of the time of this writing.
In the viral video, Hoshi praised Jungkook’s impressive vocal skills, highlighting a challenging part of the performance that demands precise breath control. He further noted that Jungkook's flawless execution almost makes it seem like he's AI.
This gesture sparked excitement among fans, with one commenting:
"Armycarat always win and hoshi is the president of armycarat nation istg."
Fans of both groups were thrilled by the gesture, further convinced that the SEVENTEEN member is a BTS fan. Many took to X to share their enthusiasm.
"First he said “I'm not saying he can't do both, BTS, he can, like AI" but he breathes purple. he’s a cutie," an user on X posted.
"Hoshi has always given BTS an the members their flowers. He never misses a moment to thank them or talk about them," a fan remarked.
"Bangtan fanclub president kwon hoshi is out here again," another fan commented.
Many fans seized the moment to echo the idol’s sentiments, applauding Jungkook’s vocal talent.
"Jungkook trained his vocal while running on the treadmill. Of course, he can do it. And we are proud of him. Only real singers knows it. love you too Hoshi," wrote one fan.
"He really said Kookie is so perfect it’s hard to believe he’s real. he really is so so so talented and amazing," another fan commented on X.
One fan took this opportunity to manifest a collaboration between the two artists.
"Need hoshi×Jk Collab soon, It would be so perfect bc both are actually aces/all-rounders of their respective groups," the fan wrote on X.
A fan of both the groups was elated with this interaction and shared their opinion on X.
"I am telling you BTS and Seventeen really love and respect each other," posted a fan of both the groups.
Hoshi praises Jungkook’s flawless vocals on Synchro U, calling his vocals "like AI"
While appearing as a judge on the variety show Synchro U, the Korean boy band SEVENTEEN's member praised BTS’ Jungkook, while talking about the track Seven with host Yoo Jae-suk. He focused on Jungkook’s vocal ability, especially in the particularly challenging section of the song.
"“It’s the way that we can ride” is the part with no singing because adlibs are there and its hard to breathe simultaneously. But he sings that whole part," Hoshi explained.
He further emphasized the difficulty of performing such complex parts live. The K-pop idol then highlighted the challenge of balancing such powerful vocals with intricate choreography.
"Its hard to dance and you can get out of breath. Ofc he can sing and dance at the same time. I am not saying Jungkook can’t do both together. BTS!" he noted, making a finger heart gesture.
The SEVENTEEN member then went on to say,
"Yes. Its not easy part and JK does it so perfectly that it looks like AI."
Hoshi is a South Korean singer and dancer, best known as a member of SEVENTEEN under Pledis Entertainment. He is the leader of the group’s performance team and is also part of the group's subunit, BSS. The idol is known for his sharp dance moves and energetic stage presence. He is also praised for his creativity in choreography.
On April 2, 2021, he made his solo debut with the mixtape Spider, showcasing his versatility as a performer and an artist.
Synchro U is a music variety show, featuring top artists performing cover stages. They perform alongside AI vocals that are 99 percent identical to the original. The cast's goal is to spot the 1 percent difference between the AI and the real vocals. All this happens while the cast members enjoy the impressive performances.