Top 5 BTS and NewJeans Interactions to Watch in 2024

K-pop enthusiasts have been captivated by various BTS x NewJeans interactions over time. Recently, NewJeans members made headlines due to their stance amid the ongoing controversy involving HYBE and the former CEO of ADOR, Min Hee-jin.

Despite stepping down from her responsibilities, the ex-CEO of ADOR remains connected with the agency, mainly focusing on overseas content production. In September, NewJeans hosted a livestream on YouTube where they issued an ultimatum to HYBE, requesting the reinstatement of the former CEO.

BTS’ Jungkook expressed his support for NewJeans through Instagram. On September 14, he shared a post featuring his pet, Bam, accompanied by a cryptic caption: “Artists are not guilty,”followed by five emojis. Fans quickly interpreted his message and rallied behind him.

Numerous other exciting BTS x NewJeans interactions have delighted fans, particularly through various collaborations.

Highlighting Memorable BTS x NewJeans Interactions: From Jungkook’s Ditto Dance Challenge to Permission to Dance Features

What’s Your ETA Challenge
On The Street Challenge
Ditto Dance Challenge
Hype Boy Dance
Permission to Dance

1) What’s Your ETA Challenge: Danielle, Hanni, and Jimin

In August 2023, a viral BTS x NewJeans interaction surfaced on TikTok featuring BTS’ Jimin dancing alongside NewJeans members Danielle and Hanni. The group was dancing to “ETA,”a track from NewJeans’ second extended play, Get Up, which was released on July 21, 2023.

Danielle kicked off the video, later joined by Jimin and Hanni, showcasing perfectly synchronized dance moves. The infectious smiles of the trio during the What’s Your ETA challenge sent ARMY and the bunnies into a frenzy. Despite the notable age gap between Jimin and the NewJeans members, this BTS x NewJeans interaction was truly remarkable.

2) On The Street Challenge: J-Hope, Minji, and Hyein

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuAoN0OBe4k

Jhope 'on the street' challenge with NewJean's Minji & Hyein 💜 #jhope #BTS #NewJeans (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuAoN0OBe4k)

In March 2023, BTS member J-Hope released a solo track in collaboration with J. Cole. Shortly after, fans witnessed another BTS x NewJeans interaction on TikTok where J-Hope was seen dancing with NewJeans members Minji and Hyein in a 45-second video.

The trio’s interaction took place in an office setting. Alongside this track, J-Hope also featured his fellow bandmates Jimin and Suga in various videos, contributing to the track’s viral success when BTS members collaborated with TXT members.

3) Ditto Dance Challenge: NewJeans and Jungkook

Another notable BTS x NewJeans interaction surfaced in a TikTok video showcasing Jungkook, the golden maknae of BTS, as he danced along to the Ditto track. He was joined by all five NewJeans members, demonstrating perfect synchronization.

Released in November 2022, Ditto by NewJeans highlights the deep longing for platonic love. Eleven months post-release, Jungkook collaborated with the group, dressed in baggy jeans, a white tee, and an oversized denim jacket.

4) Hype Boy Dance Feature: BTS’ V and NewJeans

Hype Boy Dance feature (Image via YouTube/ NewJeans)

BTS member V featured in a short video of “Hype Boy,”one of NewJeans’ hits. Kim Tae-young, better known as V, joined the group in their studio, executing smooth choreography to the track.

The song “Hype Boy,”originally launched in 2022, quickly became a staple from the band. V surprised fans with this appearance, sporting pink track pants, a plaid shirt, and white sneakers.

5) Permission to Dance: Hanni, Minji, and BTS

Permission to Dance MV (Image via YouTube/ HYBE Label)

In 2021, BTS unveiled the official music video for “Permission to Dance,”featuring NewJeans members Minji and Hanni as high school girls. NewJeans, which debuted in 2022, had Minji and Hanni as trainees at HYBE during the music video’s production.

This BTS x NewJeans interaction received widespread acclaim from fans, later prompting acknowledgment of the two members. However, the former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin claimed that the video was created without proper consent from the trainees.

These are just a few of the notable interactions between BTS and NewJeans since the debut of NewJeans in 2022.

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