The K-pop scene is abuzz with whispers of a potential collaboration between Australian actor-singer Troye Sivan and Stray Kids‘ Hyunjin. The seeds of this speculation were sown in May when the two were spotted together at Dua Lipa x Versace‘s “La Vacanza” 2023 Fashion Show. Their camaraderie was evident as they chatted and took pictures, with Hyunjin even making an appearance on Sivan‘s Instagram.
TROYE POSTING THESE ON INSTA??? pic.twitter.com/VGgxm2KawK
— lara IS YOUR FAV HYUNHOER ⤮ fan account (@ladorokii) May 24, 2023
Apparently, Hyunjin made quite an impression on Sivan, who posted on social media about wanting to connect with the South Korean star. The internet was soon flooded with fans offering suggestions on how Sivan could get in touch with Hyunjin. Many even tagged Stray Kids‘ official SNS accounts in their comments, hoping to bridge the gap between them. The buzz eventually reached such great heights that even Spotify’s official account tweeted about the topic.
Hey @troyesivan, do you think this will help get Hyunjin’s attention? 🤭@Stray_Kids https://t.co/rCnlrdJU6g pic.twitter.com/nouiZ5An9Z
— Spotify (@Spotify) June 16, 2023
However, not all reactions were positive. Following his posts about Hyunjin, Sivan took to TikTok to share an unfortunate update. He revealed that he received death threats after publicly expressing admiration for Hyunjin. Despite the negativity, many STAYs (Stray Kids’ fans) held onto the hope of a collaboration, especially since Hyunjin is known to be a huge fan of Sivan‘s work. When quizzed about the possibility of a collaboration, Sivan enthusiastically replied, “That would be sick. I would do that in a heartbeat.”
Is a collaboration in the works?
Adding more fuel to the fire, Sivan recently duetted a fancam of Hyunjin performing Stray Kids‘ “S-Class” on social media. His caption read, “Wow, absolutely love this guy. Would love to sing with him one day.” Fans couldn’t help but be amused by Sivan‘s continued admiration for his “celebrity crush.” Even as some playfully told Sivan to “get in line,” others saw his post as a hint regarding the long-awaited collaboration.
@troyesivan
Drawing parallels, fans recalled a similar post by Sivan about singer PinkPantheress. Shortly after expressing his desire to collaborate with her, it was announced that PinkPantheress would feature on the remix of Sivan‘s song “Rush.” Given this pattern, netizens are now speculating that Hyunjin is next. Some STAYs even say they heard Hyunjin‘s distinct vocals in PinkPantheress‘ collaboration announcement video.
Also, this is not confirmed. Take with a grain of salt and hope!
— Hyunjin 현진 Central (@HHJCentral) August 28, 2023
Further strengthening these speculations, producer Zhone, known for his work on “Rush,” recently started following Hyunjin on Instagram. With all these clues aligning, it seems fans might soon get the collaboration they’ve been waiting for. Only time will tell if these speculations come to fruition.
UPDATE: Sivan just made an announcement on TikTok.
Troye Sivan just shared on TikTok that "Rush" remix with Hyunjin and PinkPantheress is coming!!!
THIS IS REAL!!! We're finally getting the collab!!! 🥰
Live a like, comment and copy the link! ❣️#Hyunjin #TroyeSivan #PinkPantheress pic.twitter.com/MME5cN4yfk
— Daily Hyunjin TikTok (@HyunjinOnTikTok) August 29, 2023
The rumors have been confirmed! – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Ever since they met at a fashion event months ago, Troye Sivan hasn’t been able to get Hyunjin off his mind. Can you blame him? Source: Twitter/@viraltakes.