<p>Bollywood and K-pop have often found unexpected ways to come together, with Korean artists showing love for Indian music and dance. The latest crossover moment has now caught fans’ attention as South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM member Kazuha was seen grooving to one of Shah Rukh Khan’s popular Bollywood track from <i>Ra. One.</i></p><h2>LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha's Bollywood touch to South Korean reality show</h2><p>Kazuha has been grabbing attention after a clip of her dancing to “<i>Chammak Challo</i>” from the 2011 Bollywood film<i> Ra. One</i> surfaced from the Netflix variety show. The song, performed by Akon and Hamsika Iyer, became one of the most recognisable tracks from the Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor-starrer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/punjabi-pop-meets-k-pop-guru-randhawa-collaborates-with-k-pop-quintet-le-sserafim-1780760047255"><strong>Punjabi Pop meets K-Pop! Guru Randhawa collaborates with K-Pop Quintet LE SSERAFIM</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The K-pop idol's Bollywood-inspired moment comes as she takes on a new role in <i>Kian's Bizarre B&amp;B.</i> The second season brings the LE SSERAFIM member Kazuha together with the host Kian84, former volleyball player Kim Yeon Koung and 2PM's Lee Junho as they run a quirky guesthouse for their visitors. The X page of LE SSERAFIM INDIA shared the clip from the show and wrote in the caption, "KAZUHA once again dancing to an Indian song and this time it's <i>Chammak Challo</i>."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hybe-girl-group-unite-katseye-le-sserafim-illit-s-iconic-by-mistake-track-sparks-fan-frenzy-1781178299734"><strong>HYBE girl group unites! KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM &amp; ILLIT's Iconic by Mistake track sparks fan frenzy</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">KAZUHA once again dancing to an Indian song and this time it&#39;s Chammak Challo 🫠👌<br><br>source : Kian&#39;s Bizzare B&amp;B S2 on Netflix <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/LE_SSERAFIM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LE_SSERAFIM</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/%EB%A5%B4%EC%84%B8%EB%9D%BC%ED%95%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#르세라핌</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/KAZUHA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KAZUHA</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/%EC%B9%B4%EC%A6%88%ED%95%98?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#카즈하</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZJWgIfOdSX">pic.twitter.com/ZJWgIfOdSX</a></p>&mdash; LE SSERAFIM INDIA (@lesserafimindia) <a href="https://x.com/lesserafimindia/status/2103907685980836243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The Instagram official handle of kpopwaveindia shared the clip and wrote, "Kazuha from LE SSERAFIM went viral for dancing to the Bollywood song "Chammak Challo" from a promotional video for the Netflix variety show Kian's Bizarre BnB (Season 2)."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/le-sserafim-s-boompala-sparks-backlash-over-alleged-mockery-of-indian-culture-1779539577161"><strong>LE SSERAFIM’s Boompala sparks backlash over alleged mockery of Indian culture</strong></a></p>

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<h2>All about Kian's Bizaare B&amp;B</h2><p><i>Kian's Bizarre B&amp;B </i>is an unconventional, unhinged South Korean reality variety show on Netflix hosted by eccentric webtoon artist and TV personality Kian84. Kian84 is given total freedom to design his dream bed-and-breakfast based on his wild imagination and military background, and Netflix actually builds it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/new-ramayana-part-1-poster-ranbir-kapoor-sai-pallavi-ravie-dubey-exude-calmness-1790444474188"><strong>New Ramayana part 1 poster: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey exude calmness</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Set on South Korea’s scenic Ulleungdo Island oceanfront, featuring bizarre architecture like climbing walls for entry and fire poles instead of standard stairs. In season one, staff and BTS member Jin and actress Ji Ye-eun work hard while managing cooking chaos and unexpected guest demands. For the second season, volleyball legend Kim Yeon Koung, actor Lee Junho, and Kazha have joined Kian84 in the mountains.</p>

LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha has caught the attention of fans with her latest Bollywood connection. The K-pop idol was seen dancing to Chammak Challo from Ra. One during a reality variety show. 

Bollywood and K-pop have often found unexpected ways to come together, with Korean artists showing love for Indian music and dance. The latest crossover moment has now caught fans’ attention as South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM member Kazuha was seen grooving to one of Shah Rukh Khan’s popular Bollywood track from Ra. One. LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha's Bollywood touch to South Korean reality show Kazuha has been grabbing attention after a clip of her dancing to “Chammak Challo” from the 2011 Bollywood film Ra. One surfaced from the Netflix variety show. The song, performed by Akon and Hamsika Iyer, became one of the most recognisable tracks from the Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor-starrer. Also Read: Punjabi Pop meets K-Pop! Guru Randhawa collaborates with K-Pop Quintet LE SSERAFIM The K-pop idol's Bollywood-inspired moment comes as she takes on a new role in Kian's Bizarre B&B. The second season brings the LE SSERAFIM member Kazuha together with the host Kian84, former volleyball player Kim Yeon Koung and 2PM's Lee Junho as they run a quirky guesthouse for their visitors. The X page of LE SSERAFIM INDIA shared the clip from the show and wrote in the caption, "KAZUHA once again dancing to an Indian song and this time it's Chammak Challo." Also Read: HYBE girl group unites! KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM & ILLIT's Iconic by Mistake track sparks fan frenzy

<p>LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha has caught the attention of fans with her latest Bollywood connection. The K-pop idol was seen dancing to Chammak Challo from Ra. One during a reality variety show.&nbsp;</p>

Bollywood x K-pop crossover! LE SSERAFIM’s Kazuha charms fans with Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Chammak Challo’ steps

<p>Girl groups KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT have been creating buzz ever since their latest track <i>Iconic by Mistake </i>was released, sparking frenzy amongst fans. The three girl groups managed by the powerhouse HYBE (their subsidiary labels) have become the topic of discussion for the song, lyrics and music video.</p><h2>Netizens' reaction to Iconic by mistake by KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM AND ILLIT</h2><p>The HYBE girl groups united for a track which has taken the internet by storm. The song features lyrics which call out the haters busy on trolling them, which has ultimately led to their global rise. &nbsp;The lyrics of the song are ‘Hating is me like you do...breakfast to dinner....algorithm bulletproof.’ Thank you for the comments...it's because of all your hate... I am iconic by mistake" has gone viral on social media. The music video for Iconic by Mistake was directed by Cody Critcheloe. It was released on June 10, 2026, on the official Hybe YouTube channel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/katseye-s-lara-addresses-hate-and-false-narratives-clears-the-air-about-manon-s-place-in-the-group-1778751676453"><strong>KATSEYE’s Lara addresses hate and false narratives, clears the air about Manon's place in the group</strong></a></p>

<p>Several netizens took to social media platform X to express their views about the overall music video. One user wrote, "I love the message behind this. ILLIT, KATSEYE and LE SSERAFIM have minding their own business and enjoying a campfire while everything is burning in the background, then the police show up out of nowhere..the metaphor couldn't be any clearer."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">i love the message behind this 😭 ILLIT, KATSEYE and LE SSERAFIM are minding their own business and enjoying a campfire while everything is burning in the background, then the police show up out of nowhere 😭 the metaphor couldn&#39;t be any clearer <a href="https://t.co/t7Oghs5yAY">pic.twitter.com/t7Oghs5yAY</a></p>&mdash; ji (@illieseom) <a href="https://x.com/illieseom/status/2064750134077100417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user wrote, "le sserafim being the opener of the mv is so accurate because they were the first of the three to get a hate train, then they pass by illit (the second)."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/katseye-announces-the-wildworld-tour-netizens-question-where-is-manon-1778737920770"><strong>KATSEYE announces The Wildworld Tour, netizens question, 'Where is Manon?'</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">le sserafim being the opener of the mv is so accurate because they were the first of the three to get a hate train, then they pass by illit (the second) <a href="https://t.co/m80AEN4u1C">pic.twitter.com/m80AEN4u1C</a></p>&mdash; 📂 (@fimhour) <a href="https://x.com/fimhour/status/2064793348490342563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"I like how each part of the chorus represent each group distinctive choreo styles. LSF with bold and sharp move. Illit with cutesy hand gesture. And katseye with heavy and strong style", wrote the third user.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I like how each part of the chorus represent each group distinctive choreo styles. LSF with bold and sharp move. Illit with cutesy hand gesture. And katseye with heavy and strong style <a href="https://t.co/GtVP4W92LF">https://t.co/GtVP4W92LF</a></p>&mdash; pitchpatch (@Theez03) <a href="https://x.com/Theez03/status/2065040186682253703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The way everyone stays in sync is so amazing of them 😭 ILLIT, KATSEYE and LE SSERAFIM synchronization is so crazy love them 🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/lg0aMG8jEw">pic.twitter.com/lg0aMG8jEw</a></p>&mdash; ji (@illieseom) <a href="https://x.com/illieseom/status/2065039649375134131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>All about LE SSERAFIM, KATESEYE and ILLIT</h2><p>LE SSERAFIM consists of five members: Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae. Originally, it was a six-member group, but member Kim Garam departed from the group in July 2022. The group had made their debut in 2022 with the extended play Fearless, followed by Antifragile, which raked in numbers and topped the charts. They have delivered several hit tracks including <i>Smart, Blue Flame, Good Parts, Eve, Psyche &amp; the Bluebeard’s wife, Swan Song, Sour Grapes </i>and<i> No Celestial</i>, among others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/le-sserafim-s-boompala-sparks-backlash-over-alleged-mockery-of-indian-culture-1779539577161"><strong>LE SSERAFIM’s Boompala sparks backlash over alleged mockery of Indian culture</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>KATSEYE is composed of six members: Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung. With members from the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States, Katseye is often described as a "global girl group". The group was formed through the 2023 reality competition series Dream Academy, a collaboration between Hybe and Geffen Records. The group's formation process was later chronicled in the Netflix docuseries Popstar Academy: Katseye, which recounted the audition process, intensive training, and formation of the group. Their hit tracks include <i>Gabriela, Gnarly </i>and<i> Touch,</i> among others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/punjabi-pop-meets-k-pop-guru-randhawa-collaborates-with-k-pop-quintet-le-sserafim-1780760047255"><strong>Punjabi Pop meets K-Pop! Guru Randhawa collaborates with K-Pop Quintet LE SSERAFIM</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While ILLIT is managed by Belift Lab and was formed through the survival show R U Next?. The members in the girl group include Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee and Iroha. Their popular tracks include <i>Magnetic, It's Me</i> and <i>Lucky Girl</i> among others.&nbsp;</p>

South Korean groups KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT's latest track, Iconic by Mistake, has created a frenzy amongst fans. The girl groups are all under the label HYBE. 

Girl groups KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT have been creating buzz ever since their latest track Iconic by Mistake was released, sparking frenzy amongst fans. The three girl groups managed by the powerhouse HYBE (their subsidiary labels) have become the topic of discussion for the song, lyrics and music video. Netizens' reaction to Iconic by mistake by KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM AND ILLIT The HYBE girl groups united for a track which has taken the internet by storm. The song features lyrics which call out the haters busy on trolling them, which has ultimately led to their global rise. The lyrics of the song are ‘Hating is me like you do...breakfast to dinner....algorithm bulletproof.’ Thank you for the comments...it's because of all your hate... I am iconic by mistake" has gone viral on social media. The music video for Iconic by Mistake was directed by Cody Critcheloe. It was released on June 10, 2026, on the official Hybe YouTube channel. Also Read: KATSEYE’s Lara addresses hate and false narratives, clears the air about Manon's place in the group

<p>South Korean groups KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT's latest track, Iconic by mistake, has created a frenzy amongst fans. The girl groups are all under the label HYBE.&nbsp;</p>

HYBE girl group unites! KATSEYE, LE SSERAFIM & ILLIT's Iconic by Mistake track sparks fan frenzy

<p>LE SSERAFIM is a renowned South Korean girl group formed by Source Music under the label Hybe and is also the junior to BTS. The group consists of five members: Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae. The girl group is facing heavy backlash over the <i>Boompala</i> track for using Hindu imagery.</p><h2>Netizens' reaction to Boompala song</h2><p>The teaser of Boompala has sparked a major debate across social media, with many pointing out that the teaser featured specific meditation and mudra hand gestures from ancient Indian traditions, which felt reduced to a k-pop visual aesthetic.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-j-hope-x-le-sserafim-s-collaboration-sends-netizens-into-frenzy-they-are-really-cooking-something-1760950979237"><strong>BTS' J Hope X LE SSERAFIM's collaboration sends netizens into frenzy: 'They are really cooking something...'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Many also voiced out concerns over the perceived mockery of sacred symbols, calling out the group's management for failing to do cultural research. One user wrote, "boompala isn’t bad; however, I was concerned because of MV visuals using a lot of Indian cultural elements and them being watered down to zen (I'm not in position to judge whether it is offensive or not, desi fans are ones to decide themselves on what to think about it)."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">boompala isn’t bad, however i was concerned because of mv visuals using a lot of indian culture elements and them being watered down to zen (i’m not in position to judge whether it is offensive or not, desi fans are ones to decide themselves on what to think about it)</p>&mdash; rita🎀 (@weeeklyhhj) <a href="https://twitter.com/weeeklyhhj/status/2057821596497182828?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user wrote, "Namastey? But they were Egyptian w camels? I'm so confused...Definitely racism."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Namaste? But they were being Egyptian w camels? Im so confused...Definitely racism</p>&mdash; kovlin (@Kpop58381118778) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kpop58381118778/status/2057516699541438532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"As a desi it does feel like mockery tbh and even cringed out that desi fams are supporting it just cuz it uses namaste but they dont look at how our culture is being used as an aesthetic (mainly because theyre teens/kids and don't understand the significance of this)", wrote the third user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/k-pop-girl-group-le-sserafim-set-to-perform-at-america-s-got-talent-here-s-what-we-know-1757235989884"><strong>K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM set to perform at America's Got Talent? Here's what we know</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As a desi it does feel like mockery tbh and even cringed out that desi fams are supporting it just cuz it uses namaste but they dont look at how our culture is being used as an aesthetic (mainly because theyre teens/kids and don&#39;t understand the significance of this)</p>&mdash; Revedivezna (@diveevidiv60404) <a href="https://twitter.com/diveevidiv60404/status/2058148198385139894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>On the other side, many fans defended the group. They argused the outrage was overblown, asserting that people were making harsh judgements and spreading hate before the full music video was even released. One user wrote, "As an Indian I'm so happy that my faves are recognizing my country hut guess who's mad?? Non Indians. That too over a greeting. Namaste means hello so how exactly is that cultural appropriation."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As an Indian I&#39;m so happy that my faves are recognizing my country hut guess who&#39;s mad?? Non Indians. That too over a greeting. Namaste means hello so how exactly is that cultural appropriation</p>&mdash; 허?🧘 (@heurimonggg) <a href="https://twitter.com/heurimonggg/status/2057489895208489214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user wrote, "lmao why are the non-indians getting offended? im indian ts is NOT offensive neither is it cultural appropriation."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/mtv-vmas-2025-how-to-watch-who-is-performing-and-everything-to-know-about-the-night-1757247245864"><strong>MTV VMAs 2025: How to watch, who is performing, and everything to know about the night</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">lmao why are the non-indians getting offended? im indian ts is NOT offensive neither is it cultural appropriation</p>&mdash; jahnavi is celebrating 🎉🍋 (@j7hnavi) <a href="https://twitter.com/j7hnavi/status/2057730317939839484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>All about LE SSERAFIM</h2><p>LE SSERAFIM made their debut in May 2022, originally as a six-member group that included Kim Garam but exited the same year in July. It was followed in October with their second extended play, <i>Antifragile</i>, which became the group's first release to sell over a million copies and made them the fastest K-pop girl group to debut on the US Billboard 200 at the time</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/korean-actor-kim-soo-hyun-cleared-after-fake-ai-dating-scandal-ruined-his-career-1779463894108"><strong>Korean actor Kim Soo-Hyun cleared after fake AI dating scandal ruined his career</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>LE SSERAFIM's first studio album, <i>Unforgiven</i> (2023), marked their first number-one album on the Circle Album Chart and their first top-ten album on the Billboard 200. The album's singles <i>Unforgiven</i> and <i>Eve, Psyche &amp; the Bluebeard's Wife</i> peaked at number two in South Korea and were certified gold for streaming in Japan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Their other chartbuster tracks include <i>Spaghetti</i> (feat. J Hope), <i>Celebration, Smart, Fearless</i> and <i>Perfect</i> <i>Night</i>, among others.</p>

LE SSERAFIM is facing online backlash after releasing Boompala, with several netizens claiming the track’s imagery mocks Indian culture. Read to know more.

LE SSERAFIM is a renowned South Korean girl group formed by Source Music under the label Hybe and is also the junior to BTS. The group consists of five members: Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae. The girl group is facing heavy backlash over the Boompala track for using Hindu imagery. Netizens' reaction to Boompala song The teaser of Boompala has sparked a major debate across social media, with many pointing out that the teaser featured specific meditation and mudra hand gestures from ancient Indian traditions, which felt reduced to a k-pop visual aesthetic. Also Read: BTS' J Hope X LE SSERAFIM's collaboration sends netizens into frenzy: 'They are really cooking something...' Many also voiced out concerns over the perceived mockery of sacred symbols, calling out the group's management for failing to do cultural research. One user wrote, "boompala isn’t bad; however, I was concerned because of MV visuals using a lot of Indian cultural elements and them being watered down to zen (I'm not in position to judge whether it is offensive or not, desi fans are ones to decide themselves on what to think about it)."

<p>LE SSERAFIM is facing online backlash after releasing Boompala, with several netizens claiming the track’s imagery mocks Indian culture. Read to know more.</p>

LE SSERAFIM’s Boompala sparks backlash over alleged mockery of Indian culture

<p>BTS member J Hope has left everyone surprised and bewildered after the announcement that he and girl group LE SSERAFIM are set to collaborate on a song. The teaser has already captured the attention of netizens, and everyone is making wild guesses about the upcoming song. Let's delve into what exactly the collab is all about and when it will be released.</p><h2>All about the collaboration between J Hope and Le SSERAFIM</h2><p>HYBE Labels unveiled a teaser from LE SSERAFIM's upcoming 1st single album, “<i>Spaghetti”</i>. The teaser shared by the agency showcases a man standing before a light, and his silhouette is being highlighted as the camera moves closer to him. J Hope exudes swag in the black leather pants and jacket with slick hair and sunglasses.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ddlj-turns-30-not-srk-but-tom-cruise-was-the-first-choice-for-raj-1760954348252"><strong>DDLJ turns 30: NOT SRK, but Tom Cruise was the FIRST choice for ‘Raj’</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Then the words can be heard in the background: Eat it up before the video ends. Soon after the teaser clip was released, many took to social media to express their excitement and curiosity. LE SSERAFIM's &nbsp;first single album, “<i>Spaghetti</i>”, will be released on Oct. 24.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-posts-glimpse-of-daughter-malti-s-diwali-celebration-fans-love-her-festive-look-1760941440653"><strong>Priyanka Chopra posts glimpse of daughter Malti’s Diwali celebration</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One user wrote, "The Kick's out now. We cheer." Another user wrote, "They are really cooking something." “OMG, He looks so good,” wrote the third user. This is not the first time the duo has collaborated. For the unversed, Heo Yunjin of Le Sserafim previously collaborated with J-hope on 'I Don’t Know', a B-side from his 2023 solo album 'Hope on the Street Vol. 1'.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/did-taylor-swift-completely-cut-ties-with-blake-lively-amid-justin-baldoni-lawsuit-find-out-here-1760937010608"><strong>Did Taylor Swift cut ties with Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit?</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BTS&#39; JHOPE IS FEATURING ON LE SSERAFIM&#39;S UPCOMING SINGLE &quot;SPAGETTHI&quot; <a href="https://t.co/TKGwvV0Uxr">pic.twitter.com/TKGwvV0Uxr</a></p>&mdash; HYBE GGS BASE (@hybeggspopbase) <a href="https://twitter.com/hybeggspopbase/status/1979928518545842516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>J Hope's upcoming concert film</h2><p>Meanwhile, a concert film on J-Hope’s solo world tour, “Hope on the Stage”, will come to cinemas in more than 80 countries on Nov. 12. The tour spanned 16 cities for 33 shows, ending in mid-June with two encore performances in Korea.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie highlights J-hope’s dynamic artistry, weaving together tracks from his debut mixtape Hope World, solo album Jack In The Box, and his latest project HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1. Fans can expect breathtaking live renditions of <i>“Sweet Dreams” (feat. Miguel), “MONA LISA,” </i>and<i> “Killin’ It Girl (Solo Version)”,</i> alongside reimagined versions of BTS classics such as <i>“MIC Drop,” “Silver Spoon,” </i>and<i> “Dis-ease.”</i></p><h2>What do we know about LE SSERAFIM?</h2><p>The group consists of five members: Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae. Originally, it was a six-member group, but member Kim Garam departed from the group in July 2022. The group had made their debut in 2022 with the extended play Fearless, followed by Antifragile, which raked in numbers and topped the charts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/gulshan-devaiah-on-his-awkward-night-at-srk-s-mannat-i-felt-uncomfortable-the-whole-time-1760927069471"><strong>Gulshan Devaiah on his awkward night at SRK's Mannat, 'I felt uncomfortable...'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The group's name, LE SSERAFIM is an anagram of the phrase "I'm Fearless", as well as a reference to the heavenly beings with six wings, seraphim. It is a South Korean girl group formed by Source Music, a sub-label of Hybe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They have delivered several hit tracks, including<i> Smart, Blue Flame, Good Parts, Eve, Psyche &amp; the Bluebeard’s wife, Swan Song, Sour Grapes, </i>and <i>No Celestial,</i> among others.</p>

BTS' J Hope and  LE SSERAFIM are all set to collaborate on a song. The teaser clip has already left everyone wanting more, and they are eagerly waiting for the song and video to be dropped soon. Know when the song will be released. 

BTS member J Hope has left everyone surprised and bewildered after the announcement that he and girl group LE SSERAFIM are set to collaborate on a song. The teaser has already captured the attention of netizens, and everyone is making wild guesses about the upcoming song. Let's delve into what exactly the collab is all about and when it will be released. All about the collaboration between J Hope and Le SSERAFIM HYBE Labels unveiled a teaser from LE SSERAFIM's upcoming 1st single album, “Spaghetti”. The teaser shared by the agency showcases a man standing before a light, and his silhouette is being highlighted as the camera moves closer to him. J Hope exudes swag in the black leather pants and jacket with slick hair and sunglasses. Also Read: DDLJ turns 30: NOT SRK, but Tom Cruise was the FIRST choice for ‘Raj’ Then the words can be heard in the background: Eat it up before the video ends. Soon after the teaser clip was released, many took to social media to express their excitement and curiosity. LE SSERAFIM's first single album, “Spaghetti”, will be released on Oct. 24. Also Read: Priyanka Chopra posts glimpse of daughter Malti’s Diwali celebration One user wrote, "The Kick's out now. We cheer." Another user wrote, "They are really cooking something." “OMG, He looks so good,” wrote the third user. This is not the first time the duo has collaborated. For the unversed, Heo Yunjin of Le Sserafim previously collaborated with J-hope on 'I Don’t Know', a B-side from his 2023 solo album 'Hope on the Street Vol. 1'. Also Read: Did Taylor Swift cut ties with Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit?

<p>BTS' J Hope and &nbsp;LE SSERAFIM are all set to collaborate on a song. The teaser clip has already left everyone wanting more, and they are eagerly waiting for the song and video to be dropped soon. Know when the song will be released.&nbsp;</p>

BTS' J Hope X LE SSERAFIM's collaboration sends netizens into frenzy: 'They are really cooking something...'

<p>South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM is making waves globally! The sensational band, who are busy with their ongoing schedules and events, will reportedly be performing at the US competition show America's Got Talent. Know when and where you can watch their performance online.</p><h2>Details about LE SSERAFIM's performance, fans' reaction</h2><p>As per reports from NBC, the group will be taking part in the show for a special performance as guest performers in one of the episodes, which is scheduled for September 10. Soon, after the news went viral on social media, many fans expressed their excitement for the group to take part in the global show.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/venice-film-festival-father-mother-sister-brother-wins-top-prize-1757213120713"><strong>Venice Film Festival: Father Mother Sister Brother wins top prize</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LE_SSERAFIM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LE_SSERAFIM</a> will be performing on America Got Talent this Wednesday, September 10th!!!<br><br>— They are the second kpop idol to perform on AGT, after BTS! <a href="https://t.co/ZV9BL2oXyh">pic.twitter.com/ZV9BL2oXyh</a></p>&mdash; LESSERAFIM CHARTS (@lpopchartmaster) <a href="https://twitter.com/lpopchartmaster/status/1963954789265322134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>One user wrote, "#LE_SSERAFIM will be performing on America's Got Talent this Wednesday, September 10th!!! — They are the second K-pop idol to perform on AGT, after BTS!". Another user wrote, "So proud of my girls". "Congratulations and let's gooooo for the girls", wrote the third user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/who-is-anuparna-roy-first-indian-to-win-best-director-prize-at-venice-film-festival-1757214399656"><strong>Anuparna Roy scripts history at Venice Film Festival, wins Best Director prize</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the unversed, this marks the second time a K-pop group is performing on the NBC show after K-pop group BTS in September 2020. BTS had pre-recorded a performance of their song Dynamite for season 15, during the semi-finals.</p><h2>All about LE SSERAFIM</h2><p>The group consists of five members: Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae. Originally, it was a six-member group, but member Kim Garam departed from the group in July 2022. The group had made their debut in 2022 with the extended play <i>Fearless</i>, followed by &nbsp;<i>Antifragile</i>, which raked in numbers and topped the charts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/happy-birthday-mammootty-6-best-movies-of-all-time-showcasing-his-versatility-1757177404126"><strong>Happy Birthday Mammootty: 6 Best movies of all time showcasing his versatility</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The group's name, Le Sserafim, is an anagram of the phrase "I'm Fearless", as well as a reference to the heavenly beings with six wings, seraphim. It is a South Korean girl group formed by Source Music, a sub-label of Hybe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/playful-kiss-to-love-next-door-7-popular-k-dramas-featuring-jung-so-min-1757154141616"><strong>Playful Kiss to Love Next Door: 7 popular k-dramas featuring Jung So-min</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They have delivered several hit tracks including <i>Smart, Blue Flame, Good Parts, Eve, Psyche &amp; the Bluebeard’s wife, Swan Song, Sour Grapes </i>and <i>No Celestial </i>among others.&nbsp;</p>

Renowned South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM  is garnering attention worldwide after reports of them performing on America's Got Talent have gone viral on social media. The group consists of five members currently. 

South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM is making waves globally! The sensational band, who are busy with their ongoing schedules and events, will reportedly be performing at the US competition show America's Got Talent. Know when and where you can watch their performance online. Details about LE SSERAFIM's performance, fans' reaction As per reports from NBC, the group will be taking part in the show for a special performance as guest performers in one of the episodes, which is scheduled for September 10. Soon, after the news went viral on social media, many fans expressed their excitement for the group to take part in the global show. Also Read: Venice Film Festival: Father Mother Sister Brother wins top prize

<p>Renowned South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM &nbsp;is garnering attention worldwide after reports of them performing on America's Got Talent have gone viral on social media. The group consists of five members currently.&nbsp;</p>

K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM set to perform at America's Got Talent? Here's what we know

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