British electronic pop duo Honne reflected on a long-running link with BTS member RM on Tuesday, calling him one of the act’s earliest champions and signaling interest in working with NewJeans in the future. The comments came during a media listening party held in Mapo-gu, western Seoul, where the duo discussed how K-pop artists have supported their work online.
During the event, producer and co-founder James Hatcher recalled, “Right at the very beginning of Honne, one of our very early supporters was BTS. Sometimes we’d release a song and see BTS had posted about it on X.” He described the reactions from Honne’s camp at the time as surprising and encouraging, adding that early attention from a group like BTS helped them feel visible to global audiences.
The duo, which also includes vocalist Andy Clutterbuck, has repeatedly noted the importance of international artists acknowledging independent releases. Beyond gratitude for past support, the pair turned to the subject of future collaborations, explicitly naming NewJeans as an act they would like to work with. They framed the idea as a natural next step given the cross-genre appetite within K-pop and global pop, and emphasized a desire to blend Honne’s electronic pop sensibilities with the fresh, youth-driven energy that NewJeans represents.
The duo did not announce any concrete plans or timelines for a collaboration, but said the possibility excites them. The listening party served as a moment to acknowledge how social media and artist endorsements can influence a career, and to express optimism about more cross-border musical projects.
Honne’s comments spotlight the continuing cultural exchange between Western electronic pop acts and South Korea’s vibrant idol scene.
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