Gen Hoshino Brings Korean Stars Together in Seoul
When Gen Hoshino, the multi-talented J-pop sensation, took the stage in Seoul, he wasn’t just greeted by fans—Korean celebrities were there too, and they weren’t shy about fangirling (or fanboying) over Japan’s beloved music polymath.
Star Sightings: From K-dramas to Hip-Hop
Actor Ju Jong-hyuk, best known for his breakout role in Extraordinary Attorney Woo, documented his night out on Instagram Stories with a snap taken in front of the concert venue. Nothing says “ultimate fan” like a sneak selfie before the show starts.
R&B singer-songwriter Zion.T took it one step further—posing with Gen Hoshino himself. His Instagram caption, written in Japanese, simply read: “美しかったです” (“It was beautiful”). Apparently, cool is a universal language.
Lee Youngji Shuts It Down (Again)
Meanwhile, rapper Lee Youngji wasn’t just in the audience—she was on stage. After joining Hoshino for the first night’s performance, she returned for an encore on the 14th. She shared behind-the-scenes photos with Hoshino, adding a heartfelt caption: “Thank you for inviting me again today. I promise to come back.”
The duo recently collaborated on Hoshino’s new album Gen, teaming up for the track “2 (feat. Lee Youngji).” The music video for their collab officially premieres on YouTube tonight (September 15) at 9 PM KST—set your reminder if vibey bilingual pop-rap is your thing.
Hallyu Meets J-pop: A Mutual Admiration Society
Seeing big names from K-pop and K-hip hop supporting a Japanese artist highlights just how deep the cross-cultural love goes. And with artists like Lee Youngji bridging the two worlds—both musically and linguistically—it’s clear there’s more collaboration (and crossover fandom) on the horizon.
So, who’s next to guest-star on your bias’s playlist?
