Hoshi of SEVENTEEN Shares Playlist Featuring Jungkook’s ‘Hate You’
On April 3, 2025, fans of K-pop were buzzing with excitement as Hoshi from SEVENTEEN showcased a special Spotify playlist that included a track from BTS‘s Jungkook. This revelation took place during his appearance on Jung Yong-hwa’s YouTube program, streamed on the channel @jyh_LPRoom.
Details from the Episode: A Creative Exchange
The segment, entitled Am I a Merchant to Become an Assistant? The Attitude of an International Singer Dealing with Military Uniforms [Jung Yong Hwa’s Elpiroom], focused on Hoshi sharing his curated playlist with viewers and host alike.
Among the diverse array of artists featured in Hoshi’s playlist were renowned names including BIGBANG, Baekhyun, iKON, AKMU, and MONSTA X. However, it was Jungkook’s emotional track Hate You from his solo album Golden that particularly captivated fans, leading to a thrilling intersection of the CARAT (SEVENTEEN’s fandom) and ARMY (BTS’s fandom).
Fan Reactions: Celebrating the Cross-Generational Connection
Social media exploded with enthusiasm as fans celebrated this unexpected collaboration, often referred to as “btsvt,”which highlights the connections between these two influential groups. Comments poured in, showcasing fan excitement:
“Another btsvt crumb for me I always win indeed”
“Hoshi has Jungkook’s Hate You on his Spotify playlist AAAAAAAA”mentioned another fan.
“Hoshi listens to Hate You by Jungkook armycarat how are we????”posted a netizen.
“I see Jungkook the Lauv I WON SO BAD”said an X user.
“HE HAS TASTE!!!!”read a comment on X.
Additionally, fans applauded Hoshi’s selection of songs, showcasing their appreciation for the variety and depth of his musical influences:
“Ohh, Big Bang’s underrated song, nice, nice, haven’t heard Beautiful Hangover for a long time”shared one fan.
“HE LISTENS TO DIVE WITH YOU???? HOSHI UR ROMANTIC”mentioned another individual.
“GIRLFRIEND? I know he’s my fav SVT member for a reason”shared a netizen.
“BB & GD were expected, but iKON?? The taste lowkey sad that the new gen K-pop stans kinda sleep on their discography aside from Love Scenario. But it’s heartwarming to see some K-pop idols still vibing to their songs. Luv uuuu Hoshi!”added this fan.
Looking Ahead: Hoshi and Woozi’s Military Enlistment
During the same month, on March 20 and 21, Hoshi and his fellow band member Woozi disclosed their military enlistment plans, revealing they are set to enlist in the latter half of 2025. This announcement came during their fan meeting event, SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND 2025.
“Woozi and I have received our military enlistment schedules. We’ll be able to spend the 10th anniversary together and make some fun memories before we go. I’m really grateful to S.Coups for keeping all 13 of us together since we were young,”Hoshi conveyed, moving many fans and even drawing tears from leader S. Coups.
Despite these developments, Hoshi reassured fans of SEVENTEEN’s enduring legacy and future, stating,
“It’s not like we’re disappearing—we’ll continue to work hard even after we return. People say nothing lasts forever, but SEVENTEEN is going to take on that challenge. We’ll need your support to do it.”
As a point of interest, fellow group member Jeonghan has already enlisted as of September 2024, while Wonwoo is scheduled to begin his service on April 3, serving as a public service worker.
BTS’s Jungkook’s Military Service and Solo Endeavors
Meanwhile, Jungkook of BTS is currently serving his mandatory military duty, with plans for discharge in June 2025. Before enlisting, he released his highly anticipated solo album, Golden, on November 3, 2023. This album features the hit song Hate You, along with chart-toppers such as Seven, 3D, and Standing Next to You that garnered significant acclaim.
Who is Jung Yong-hwa?
For those unfamiliar, Jung Yong-hwa is an accomplished South Korean singer, musician, and actor, known for his role as the leader and lead vocalist in the rock band CNBLUE. He first gained fame through the television series You’re Beautiful in 2009 and has continued to take on leading roles in popular dramas, including Heartstrings (2011) and Sell Your Haunted House (2021). Alongside his acting career, Jung ventured into solo music in 2015 with his album One Fine Day.
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