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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Joshua from Seventeen unveils heartfelt cover of 'Love Is Gone' featuring Slander
Joshua of boy band Seventeen Joshua from Seventeen has agreed to a collab that no one saw coming. The singer teamed up with American EDM duo Slander for a soul-crushing cover of "Love Is Gone". An Emotional Track Let's get one thing straight: "Love Is Gone" by Slander featuring Dylan Matthew wasn't supposed to be this song. When it dropped in May 2019, it was just another addition to the endless scroll of EDM tracks. But then the acoustic version hit in November 2019. With over 600 million Spotify streams and 280 million YouTube views, the acoustic version stripped away all the festival-ready drops and left just haunting piano keys with vocals that left a lasting impact on listeners. When Honey Meets Heartbreak Joshua Hong , the American-born member of Seventeen who somehow manages to make every song sound like a warm hug wrapped. His version of "Love Is Gone" doesn't just cover the original-it completely reimagines it with the kind of vocal control that makes other singers question their career choices. Where Dylan Matthew's original delivery felt raw and desperate (in the best way), Joshua brings this almost ethereal quality that makes you feel like you're floating through your feelings instead of drowning in them. The genius of Joshua's interpretation lies in how he bridges two completely different approaches to heartbreak. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo Western pop tends to scream its pain from rooftops, while K-pop wraps emotions in delicate layers of poetry. Joshua's version honors both traditions, giving us the emotional gut punch of the original with the gentle sophistication that K-pop fans have come to expect. Number Game Jshua's cover is priced at about ₩1,000 (around ₹62). The real value, though, isn't in the price tag-it's in the cultural exchange rate. For independent artists watching from the sidelines, this collab proves that geographical boundaries are just suggestions now. A DJ duo from Los Angeles can work with a K-pop star from Seoul, and the result resonates with fans from Mumbai to Mexico City. Why This Matters More Than Your Instagram Stories This isn't just another celebrity collaboration cooked up in some boardroom between people who've never heard of either artist. This started with genuine mutual respect-Slander were actually fans of Seventeen long before they reached out. In an industry full of manufactured moments, this feels refreshingly authentic. Joshua has been quietly building his international presence, previously collaborating with Pink Sweat$ and contributing to a New Kids On The Block revival album. Each project adds another layer to his artistic identity beyond "the English-speaking member of that really popular K-pop group." For Slander, working with Joshua opens doors to the massive K-pop market, which has proven incredibly lucrative for Western artists who approach it with respect rather than opportunism. The key difference? This collaboration feels earned, not bought. The Verdict: Should You Add This to Your Crying Playlist? Joshua's "Love Is Gone" is crisp, his vocals are absolutely pristine, and the arrangement gives you enough emotional space to really feel everything without being overwhelmed. If you're already a fan of either Seventeen or Slander, this is obviously going straight to your "On Repeat" playlist. If you're new to either, this serves as a perfect introduction to both-Joshua's accessibility for international audiences and Slander's ability to create electronic music with actual emotional depth.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Seventeen's Joshua puts a ballad spin on Slander's dance hit ‘Love is Gone' (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES, July 26 — K-pop group Seventeen fans have another song to add to their playlist as member Joshua's just collaborated with electronic music duo Slander for another version of the latter's hit Love is Gone. In a statement Slander said: 'We are super excited to share the Seventeen version of Love Is Gone. This was such a special collaboration and opportunity to work with a group of incredibly talented artists to create a brand-new world for this record.' According to the duo, the new version 'stays true to the emotional core but breathes new life with fresh vocal melodies and overtones.' Love is Gone was first released in 2019 with Dylan Matthew, released as an acoustic version in 2021 with the latter one of Spotify's most streamed acoustic songs — over 600 million streams. Have a listen to the song below: Check out the lyric version below:
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
K-pop giant Hybe scored big with the band Seventeen. Now, an American member is out to conquer the US.
Joshua Hong of Seventeen is one of 13 band members, but he's poised to become one of the K-pop moneymaker's most significant assets stateside yet. On Friday, Hong released his reimagining of "Love is Gone," originally by the US DJ duo Slander, featuring American singer-songwriter Dylan Matthew. The TikTok-famous heartbreak anthem went viral during the COVID-19 pandemic. "This was such a special collaboration and opportunity to work with a group of incredibly talented artists to create a brand new world for this record. The Seventeen version stays true to the emotional core, but breathes new life with fresh vocal melodies and overtones," Slander said in a press release. Hong hasn't released solo music yet, but he released the English track "2 MINUS 1" in 2021 with his Korean-American bandmate, Vernon. The latest release comes as Hong has become one of the more active group members. Two members on Seventeen's roster — Jeonghan and Wonwoo — have enlisted for South Korea's compulsory military service, with dance leader Hoshi and vocalist and producer Woozi set to join them in September. Hong is American and is exempt from serving in the Korean army. And that's just as well, because he's all over the place, from the cover of Allure Korea to releasing a perfume in collaboration with Lola James Harper. He has also inadvertently fueled the Labubu-buying frenzy in South Korea by posting snaps of him kissing the doll and being spotted at the airport with the doll clipped to his Chanel bag. To be sure, Hong isn't the only Seventeen member who's had significant solo activities. The band's leader, recently made his Met Gala debut in a gray Hugo Boss outfit that resembled a traditional Korean hanbok. The band is set to embark on another tour that kicks off on September 13 in Incheon, South Korea. Having an American member of a K-pop band being active stateside is an ongoing strategy for Hybe, the megacompany that owns Pledis, Hong's label. In June, Hybe was marked as a "buy" pick by Goldman Sachs analysts, who said they were "most bullish on HYBE's fundamentals for producing and monetizing Mega IPs." The Grammy-nominated BTS — also under Hybe — is set to return in 2026 with new music and a tour. In the meantime, Seventeen remains one of the most successful investments under Hybe's umbrella. In 2023 Seventeen, per statistics compiled by Goldman, achieved an all-time high of 4.5 million albums sold in week one of release, breaking BTS's record of 3.3 million copies. The US also holds promise for big money for groups from Hybe and beyond. Stray Kids, the mega-band under the label JYP, just wrapped up the US leg of its dominATE tour.
