Happy Birthday SEVENTEEN’S Joshua Hong: Gentle Sexy’s Top Songs and Iconic Moments to Remember

It’s the birthday of our Joshua Hong, aka ‘Gentle Sexy’! The fine-looking Korean-American is turning 27 years old, and we can’t help but think about how this once-introverted boy turned into a hugely extroverted party starter. Everybody in SEVENTEEN knows that Joshua, who is often called Shua, isn’t an angel but a cute devil in disguise. CARATS will agree with the fact that this man has the charm to escape even if he smacks someone.

Now apart from his cuteness and mischievous behavior, Joshua is loved by many for his smooth vocals, his excellent rapping skills, his guitar skills, the way he arranges music, the way he writes the lyrics, and, of course, Sunday Morning (we can never be tired of hearing him sing this). Joshua is literally good at everything. The man can sing, dance, write songs, produce music, paint, and make pottery; what can he not do?

To celebrate this wonderful, talented, kind, and insanely 4D looking guy’s birthday, here is a list of his famous songs and some iconic moments to cherish.

Joshua Hong’s Best Songs to Dwell

As Joshua Hong belongs to SEVENTEEN, almost every song of theirs is amazing. However, I am particularly going to add some of Joshua’s official solo, duo, collab, and cover projects in here, so sit back and enjoy.

2 Minus 1

Starting this list with the latest DUO song 2 Minus 1, featuring Joshua and Vernon. The moment I heard this song, I went back to the Avril Lavigne era. Also, how did our Shua’s honey voice turn so hoarse and sexy in this song? Oh, good lord! While the song is literally for brokenhearted people, only Joshua and Vernon can make it sound like a fight song.  

Double Take

Joshua made the male fans panic with his take on the Double Take song. Dhruv’s Double Take is a song written to his boyfriend, and when Joshua covered it, the fans lost it. He literally made the song sound so heavenly that even Dhruv found the version too pleasing. He can definitely turn any song into a new R&B version. 

Falling For You

Joshua and Jeonghan, the prankster brothers, teamed up and gave a soul-touching song Falling For You! Who can’t stop falling for these men if they sing so good like this? While there isn’t any official video for this song, CARATS can’t help but literally file a petition to give a rendition of it. What are your thoughts? 

17 (feat. Joshua and DK of SEVENTEEN)

Pink Sweat’s 17 was viral when it was released. With SEVENTEEN’s DK and Joshua Hong’s feature, the song once again trended and became a huge sensation. It was an unexpected collaboration, and the fans were in awe after listening to the new version. Joshua, as usual, aced the vocals with DK harmonizing.

Rocket

Whenever CARATS hear the Rocket song, they will surely know the inside joke of Joshua saying “oooh.” This man literally made the line sound like a moan during an interview, causing huge chaos among the SEVENTEEN band. As said, Joshua is a mischievous person, so it is understandable. Rocket, sung by Joshua and Vernon, was initially produced in Korean but became viral when it was performed in English. Here is the video for you all to enjoy. 

Adore U

SEVENTEEN’s debut song, Adore U, was produced in an acoustic version, thanks to Joshua. Joshua is loved by the team for his pro guitar skills, which helped the vocal unit perform the entire Adore U song in a romantic and subtle way. This man is a star! 

While there are more unofficial covers and music renditions given by Joshua Hong, these are the officially available ones. Let’s now look at some official Joshua moments that globally trended. 

Joshua Hong’s Star Moments

Joshua Hong is not only a talented musician; he also is as an unpaid comedian (not literally) for SEVENTEEN. With his savage raps, spontaneous mocks, pranks, and visuals, Joshua Hong has gone viral multiple times. Some of the best moments are, 

Joshua’s Left and Right Fancam

Joshua’s fancam became trending because of his sleeveless shirt and his 4D looks. The charming singer moved flawlessly and was seen happily dancing, enjoying every rhythm and beat. He was dubbed a “real life anime” after his flashy visuals in the Left and Right music video. 

Umbrella Under Shower

In one of SEVENTEEN’s famous reality shows, Going Seventeen, Joshua made his crew gag when he went straight to the bathroom, turned the shower on, and stood with an umbrella. Even worse, he gets himself drenched to feel the so-called rainy atmosphere. How can this man be this funny?

Joshua’s Table Tennis Racquet

Is Joshua really one of the eldest of the group? Because looking at him coming up with hilarious plans to win over his teammates, he looks super cute and hilarious. In one of their Going Seventeen episodes, we can see how Joshua flaunts his self-made racquet and teases the teammates whenever they lose. His iconic “Jal Ga” became super viral, thanks to his creativity.

Joshua and Jeonghan’s New Language

Wonwoo’s Diary is an episode that shows a small town and the people’s lives in it, acted by SEVENTEEN. However, notably, this episode trended due to Joshua and Jeonghan’s random language that they created. You can watch the video starting at 5:00 minutes to witness the duo bluffing and washing their hair in a way no one expected.  

Joshua Hong Being the MC of K-con 2019

Our L.A Boy Joshua flexed his English at the 2019 K-Con festival, where he and teammate SCoups were the MCs. When Joshua interviewed a fan, the spotlight was on the man himself, making him glow and shine. As the video went viral, people from all over the world wanted to know who this person was. 

Joshua Hong the Chef Judge

SEVENTEEN produced cooking content in which four members—Woozi, Vernon, Seungkwan, and Mingyu—were asked to make a burger. And the show was judged by Joshua. What made the video super interesting is the way Joshua handled the show like a professional chef when all he did was open a jar and make a milkshake. He is a great cook, no denial, but this video trended because of his facial expressions and his savage comments. 

Joshua Hong’s Cute Mistake That Still Synced Well

SEVENTEEN is a K-pop band widely known for their excellent synchronisation. In every dance routine, we can never spot the team members individually because all 13 of them will sync so well. Speaking of that, Joshua made a mistake in the dance routine for the “Pretty U” song, which took the internet by storm. Though the mistake was evident, the entire dance routine looked super pleasing as the team blended in so well. Joshua Hong, we will never forget this moment, ever.

Joshua Playing Guitar Between Walls

I told you, Joshua is also an unpaid comedian. During the performance unit’s Adore U video, we can spot Joshua playing guitar. While it may sound normal, the locations he chooses to sit will make you laugh out loud. You can spot him between walls, so enjoy the video.

A Word From Us

Joshua Hong is loved by so many global fans for his prominent skills. On his birthday, there is so much about him and his growth that we can keep talking about. However, words aren’t enough to let this man know how much his music has healed many hearts. We wish you a wonderful birthday, Joshua Hong. Cheers to more years and your music!

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