Bang Chan of Stray Kids Celebrates Jungkook’s Incredible Dance Skills

Bang Chan stands out as a genuine K-pop idol, consistently taking the time to celebrate the achievements of fellow artists. Recently, during a heartfelt livestream for his birthday, the Stray Kids member offered high praise for BTS member Jungkook. Chan admired Jungkook’s dance prowess, especially in relation to a viral challenge for the song “FaSHioN” by BIGHIT MUSIC junior team CORTIS. He expressed a desire to improve his own skills by observing Jungkook’s progress.

Bang Chan’s Thoughts on Dance

In his birthday livestream, Bang Chan candidly shared some of his concerns regarding his own dance abilities. He mentioned that it might be surprising to fans that he, a leader known for his impressive choreography, sometimes worries about his skills. He said, “I’m concerned about my own dance. About what I can do to dance better.”

Admiration for Jungkook

Expressing his admiration for Jungkook, Bang Chan highlighted the respect he has for the younger artist’s talent. “Recently, I saw Jungkook sunbaenim’s challenge, and I thought, ‘Why is he this good at dancing?’” This introspection shows how Bang Chan uses Jungkook’s artistry as a motivation to push himself further. He noted, “As a friend, I really respect him!”

Jungkook’s dance cover of “FaSHioN,” which had a playful twist to the original, gained incredible attention on TikTok, amassing over 30 million views in just one day. This popularity sparked a dance challenge on the platform, receiving heartfelt thanks from the original artists, CORTIS.

Both Bang Chan and Jungkook, born in the same year, are part of a close-knit group of friends known as the ’97-liners.’ This group also includes talents from other popular groups like SEVENTEEN, GOT7, and NCT, emphasizing their camaraderie within the K-pop industry.