For anyone who is a fan of GOT7‘s BamBam, it is no secret that the star is a massive fan of Girls’ Generation‘s Taeyeon.
GOT7’s BamBam | JYP Entertainment GIrls’ Generation’s Taeyeon | 1st Look
BamBam has often called her his “ideal type” and named her an idol that inspired him, even attending a fan sign before debut to meet her.
Who’s the most beautiful woman in your eyes?
You probably alr know, who’s my idol.
No no
Really? Taeyeon I used to go to her fansign too back when I was a trainee.
BamBam is a successful fan. I’m so happy for him@BamBam1A #BamBam
— m a y (@babebammie) August 7, 2022
After debut, BamBam has had several opportunities to meet her professionally, including at the 2022 BEST OF BEST CONCERT, where he got a much-desired selfie with the star.
มีคนเสียอาการ555555555#BamBam #TAEYEON #BESTOFBEST_BKK pic.twitter.com/z8JJuLUgrg
— 𝗬𝗮𝘆𝗵𝗮 🤍 (@yayhakk_) October 1, 2022
The GOT7 member is also known to talk about her when chatting with other stars, like in his recent episodes of Bam House. In his episode with SHINee‘s Key, he asked for tips on how to get her to appear as a guest.
Bambam & Key talking about Taeyeon in Bam’s House cut.
Bambam said Taeyeon is the ultimate goal of the show then Key gave tips to Bambam on how to invite her. Also, Bambam’s reaction is so funny when Key told her that Taeyeon knows about Bam’s House pic.twitter.com/bUJpTQVIk3
— ᴛᴀᴇʏᴇᴏɴ ꜱᴛᴜꜰꜰ (@kimtaenos) September 15, 2023
Sunmi also brought her up in the newest episode, asking BamBam who his ideal type was before remembering that he previously said Taeyeon.
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In addition to explaining how Taeyeon became his ideal type, he mentions that her appearance on the show would be his greatest gift.
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After this episode, some netizens found issues with BamBam talking about Taeyeon so often. One also referenced an incident earlier this year when the star came under fire for comments about NewJeans‘s Hyerin, which BamBam has since clarified.
BamBam directly replied to the tweet, explaining that he admired Taeyeon and asked fans not to hate him.
When some of BamBam’s fans had less than kind responses to the hate, the star requested that fans “watch their words.” He followed up by saying that while he knew he couldn’t please everyone, he did not want to upset people.
hey slow down
wacth your words
— BamBam (@BamBam1A) October 21, 2023
to everyone just to be clear
I know I cannot please everyone
but at the same time
i don’t want to upset anyone too
and i don’t want you to worry
because after i start AREA52 Tour
I’ve became a happiest man in the world
— BamBam (@BamBam1A) October 21, 2023
Fans of both artists left messages of support for BamBam, as well as wishes for Taeyeon to guest on his show.
I really hope it wont make you too upset.
Many sone know you are a fan of taeyeon, and we really appreciate that.
Itd be great to see you and taeyeon in the same program or occasion.
We also cant wait to see taeyeon on your show.
Good luck for your concert!!! https://t.co/SNG1FTNZKo
— nana (@mddaneee) October 21, 2023
he’s a green flag and is a sones, and yet i feel like really that hate from some of the taeyeon stans were really not needed at all. It’s okay Bam, we got your back. https://t.co/RPAJ8SKged
— 桃velystagram (@movelystagram) October 21, 2023
That’s what you deserve.Sending you Love and Big Big hugs. And I got your back bro! https://t.co/852cPO2ioF
— 세일러마크 (@SailorMark9193) October 21, 2023
He has often mentioned his admiration and respect for Taeyeon.