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Pink Villa
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
ATEEZ's Hongjoong samples fan's 'how was the show' viral moment for solo track NO1, know what it is about
ATEEZ is known for their fun-loving nature, and their fandom is known for its humor. Recently, a beloved inside joke within the fandom resurfaced after the release of ATEEZ's latest album, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 In Your Fantasy Edition on July 11. Specifically, the solo track NO1, sung by Hongjoong, took the joke one step ahead. What is Hoongjoong's "how was the show" joke about? The joke stemmed from an ATINY's past comment of "Oh my God, I'm taller than him." It occurred during the ATEEZ members' meet and greet session after one of their 2024 World Tour shows. When leader Hoongjoong was busy signing autographs for his fans, one of them made the remark. Hearing that, Hongjoong pretending to be mad at her and promptly asked, "How was the show?" He said that to shift her attention from his height to his artistry. Recently, the joke gained new momentum as Hoongjoong mentioned about it in his latest solo track, NO1. Hoongjoong's NO1 track's lyrics takes inspiration from "how was the show" joke Hoongjoong slyly slipped in the fan comment "OMG, I'm taller than him" in NO1's lyrics. It became a highlight of the GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 In Your Fantasy Edition song, bringing immense delight to fans. He used the line as an intro of the track, highlighting his endearing bond with his fans. Fans make hilarious plan to get back at Hoongjoong for sampling "OMG, I'm taller than him" in NO1 The fan, whose voice was used as the sample for the NO1 lyric, texted about the same on ATTEZ's paid fan communication platform. The viral fan texted "uhhh so since im in the song... can I get a free meet and greet ticket in LA?" When she shared the screenshot of her text on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it as "im shooting my shot", other ATINYs came up with hysterical responses. One of them commented, "can u actually go on stage and perform with him and just say ur taller than him into the mic i think it would be hilarious." The viral fan replied that she could never muster up the courage to do that but the rest of the fandom expressed their wish to keep the joke going.
Pink Villa
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
All 8 ATEEZ members renew contracts with KQ Entertainment for 7 more years
The members of the 4th generation K-pop boy band ATEEZ renewed their contract with their agency, KQ Entertainment for another 7 years. The information was shared by the label on July 10, as reported by K-media outlet Yonhap News. Their group's leader Hoongjoong had hinted at the development last month, and now it is officially confirmed. Why did ATEEZ members renew their contact with KQ Entertainment for a second term? After 7 years of creative collaboration with KQ Entertainment, the ATEEZ members have bestowed their trust in the agency once again. Seonghwa, Hongjoong, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho have renewed their contracts with the agency for the first time, for another 7-year term. The decision was based on mutual trust between the lable and the artists. KQ Entertainment stated, "We are happy to continue our relationship based on the trust we have built over the past 7 years." The company promised to provide comprehensive support to help each of the eight members to showcase their distinct talents and reach a wider audience. "We will not spare our full support so that each member can fully demonstrate their limitless potential and advance to a bigger and wider stage," they mentioned. ATEEZ's latest projects and achievements ATEEZ's latest musical offering is their 12th mini album Golden Hour: Part. 3, which was released on June 13, 2025. It is the third installment of ATEEZ's Golden Hour series, delving into the complexities of youth, including emotional vulnerability, the desire for freedom, and the bittersweet moments of growing up. Its lead track Lemon Drop is a refreshing R&B hip-hop song, offering a blend of ATEEZ's signature powerful sound with addictive choreography and vibrant visuals. The track received great traction worldwide, fetching them their Billboard Hot 100 debut at No. 69. The music video exceeded 24 million views within just 10 days of its release. The rest of the tracks of the EP includes– Masterpiece, Now this house ain't a home, Castle, and Bridge : The Edge of Reality. Their previous notable achievements include topping Billboard's main album chart and Billboard 200, with their second full-length album in 2023 and with their 11th mini-album in 2024, respectively.
