- By Srishti Pandey
- Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
TXT Yeonjun made a powerful statement at the Hanteo Music Awards 2025, addressing the mixed reactions to his solo song GGUM. While accepting his first award for the track, the idol expressed his gratitude towards MOAs and made it clear that criticism wouldn’t shake his confidence.
During his acceptance speech, Yeonjun shared how much GGUM means to him. He admitted he hadn't expected to win the award but took the opportunity to thank his fans. "Hello everyone, this is Yeonjun. I really didn't expect to win this, and since this is my first award for GGUM, I’m not sure what to say. But first and foremost, thank you so much to our MOAs who love GGUM. This song means the world to me because I worked so hard on it, and I cherish it like no other," he said.
Acknowledging the criticism surrounding the song’s choreography and style, he remained firm in his stance. "Thanks to all the love it has received, I’ve been able to connect with fans worldwide. I know there have been a lot of mixed opinions about the choreography or the song itself, but I won’t let that affect me and will keep moving my hips," he declared.
“i think that a lot of people might feel that my dancing or singing has mixed opinions, but i won’t mind it and will keep working hard regardless to pop my hips even more”
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the hottest acceptance speech i have ever heard; you tell them yeonjun 🙌🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/grr8gFjgje
Yeonjun’s confidence and direct response to criticism earned widespread praise from MOAs. Fans took to social media to celebrate his attitude, calling him an “it boy” and applauding his unbothered energy.
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A user wrote, “YASSS YEONJUN SAY IT LOUDERRR.” Another fan expressed his/her unconditional support and wrote, “You'll always be loved because you really deserve it.” A user also supported his confidence and wrote, “He knows his worth and pulled his it-boy energy.” Some fans also highlighted how he remained silent on the matter until now, continuing to perform GGUM on major stages and winning awards, proving his talent and impact.
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