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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider Seventeen's Hoshi X Woozi drop 'Beam' album: 'Inseparable since we were young'

Seventeen's Hoshi X Woozi drop 'Beam' album: 'Inseparable since we were young'

Published Mar 10, 2025 04:43 pm

K-pop group Seventeen’s new special unit Hoshi X Woozi released their first single album “Beam” on March 10. 

Hoshi and Woozi are close friends in real life and the album is a dream come true for them. 

“Woozi and I have always been inseparable since we were young,” said Hoshi. 

He added, “We’ve long dreamed of working as a unit, and now that we can finally present ‘Beam’ to the world, I’m beyond excited. This album truly reflects the kind of music we want to create, so we’re planning to fully enjoy ourselves on stage.”

Woozi said, “It’s an incredible experience to release a new album with my closest friend in life. We had an absolute blast working on it, and I believe that energy is what makes this album so honest and true to us.”

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Seventeen's Hoshi and Woozi (Pledis Entertainment)

The pairing of Hoshi and Woozi has created a powerful fusion as Hoshi leads Seventeen’s performance unit while Woozi is the leader of the vocal unit and the group’s main producer. 

After first showcasing their synergy through “Bring It,” a B-side track from Seventeen’s second studio album, “Teen Age” in 2017, the Hoshi and Woozi finally made their much-anticipated return as a unit, taking center stage to own their craft and command the spotlight.

In “Beam,” a title symbolizing the light that radiates from Hoshi and Woozi,  they enc​​apsulate the essence of their artistry. Beaming with confidence, originality, and self-love, the two shine in any circumstance, embodying the brilliance that defines the duo. As a true reflection of the duo, the album’s distinctive sound has been shaped by significant contributions from both members, with their names credited on every track.

The lead single “96ers” reflects the duo’s journey and identity as longtime friends born in 1996, blending a bold, innovative hybrid sound with witty lyrics brimming with self-assurance, growth, and ambition. 

“Beam” also features two additional tracks–“Pinocchio (feat. So!YoON!),” an alternative R&B track that draws on a clever metaphor of Pinocchio to unfold the poignant irony of love growing stronger through concealed feelings and white lies, and “Stupid Idiot,” a deep house-driven track with powerful, catchy beats that playfully capture the duo’s fearless and carefree approach to life. 

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Seventeen's Hoshi (Pledis Entertainment)

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