TXT‘s Soobin was recently caught giggling during an encore live for their hit song, “Deja Vu.” He had been unable to contain his laughter while singing his own part.
the giggles at ‘so gay’ soobin probably saw this😭pic.twitter.com/44TMOumggR https://t.co/O4F0Ekrndu
— bomkue (@bomkue) April 11, 2024
The part had become a meme on the internet thanks to his fans. With the stylized pronunciation of the original Korean lyrics, many international fans hear it as “so gay” instead of “sok-e.”
korean korean korean SO GAYYYY korean korean more korean SO GAYYYY korean korean korean CLARITYYY pic.twitter.com/lOIgJxPBoO
— theo (@soogyulus) April 5, 2024
On a radio show the very next day, Soobin reenacted the part. He hinted at his knowledge of the meme. After he sang it, he explained that “although the original was ‘sok-e,’ you had to raise the end like ‘ay.’” Soobin further explained that while recording the song, he also had doubts about the stylized pronunciation! The other members egged him on, copying the part with an exaggerated “ay.”
soobin explaining the so gay meme..he knows 😭 pic.twitter.com/PBuOykBJT9
— tyun’s avy 🌟semi ia (@txt_isthe_best) April 12, 2024
MC: Soobin, you kept going like “uh-gayyy, uh-gayyy.” Those “uh-gayy” speed bumps in the track keep coming up, around twice. Can you let us listen to it again?
Soobin: That’s right. While recording, I kept asking the director if this was right too.
MC: That’s right. Even though you’re doubtful about it, it’s nice when you keep listening. Can you sing a little bit?
[sings]
Soobin: It’s “sok-e,” but you have to raise the end like “ay.”
MC: What did the director tell you about this?
Soobin: Actually someone recommended it. The guide version was in English, and they also had the “ayyy” sound. They suggested we try it the same way. After I tried recording it like this once, both the director and I were tilting our heads wondering if this was right. I also said I wasn’t very sure about it, but this version ended up being chosen.
Fans were absolutely sure that he knows about the meme.
……… 하 수빈이 이 밈 아나봄 제발
자기도 녹음하면서 이게맞나? 싶었대 https://t.co/pJkDEnOuah pic.twitter.com/A79oKFWAnr— 팡지 (@pang__zi) April 12, 2024
Ha… seems like Soobin knows about this meme. PLEASE. He also said he was like ‘is this right?’ when he was recording it.
— pang___zi
There are times where international fans mishear Korean lyrics due to the exaggerated pronunciation! Although it may not be the most accurate, it does make for funny inside jokes between artists and their fans.
