SEVENTEEN‘s Hoshi went viral in 2021 when he mistakingly heard “apple pie” as “Epik High” during a GOING SEVENTEEN game. It caught the attention of even Epik High’s Tablo, who reposted the clip from the GOING SEVENTEEN episode. Hoshi’s excitement, thinking he heard “Epik High,” was just too cute!
우리 팀 이름 정할 때 정확히 이랬음
this is basically an accurate replay of when we came up with our name pic.twitter.com/Cz6XmWThH6
— tablo (@blobyblo) October 28, 2021
Tablo even talked about the moment on his radio show Born Haters. He described it as improving his mood; it was so funny.
from this to epik high x hoshi collab 🩷🩵 pic.twitter.com/9jAJRj652x
— (@_wooziverse17) October 26, 2023
Now, two years later, Hoshi and Epik High drop some unexpected news.
Epik High released a teaser for their upcoming song and MV, “Screen Time,” including a feature reveal. It included a brief clip of Hoshi!
EPIK HIGH – “Screen Time” FEATURING REVEAL
SINGLE & MV RELEASE: 11/1 6pm KST #에픽하이 #EPIKHIGH pic.twitter.com/L1TJQ7mhz2
— tablo (@blobyblo) October 26, 2023
Both Tablo and Hoshi shared cover art for “Screen Time” as well, including the track’s name with both “Epik High” and “Hoshi” written on a wall.
Epik High ft. Hoshi – “Screen Time” 11/1 6pm KST #에픽하이 #EPIKHIGH #ScreenTime #Hoshi #호시 pic.twitter.com/lKm9qkzWZl
— tablo (@blobyblo) October 26, 2023
Hoshi has also started following each Epik High member on Instagram.
hoshi has followed epik high members on instagram! pic.twitter.com/QCwJlGirSh
— ★ (@hoshzone) October 26, 2023
Fans are so excited for this collaboration! Hoshi low-key manifested this.
HOSHI COLLAB WITH EPIK HIGH!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/OsXx0B0ntt
— oreo with wonwoo god of music (@heybabydeul) October 26, 2023
Hoshi x Epik High is real!!! pic.twitter.com/MGHMhtI4af
— mi원우지 (@miwon17_) October 26, 2023
We love a successful fan!
“Screen Time” releases on November 1.
