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CARATs find SEVENTEEN's BSS and Young-ji's friendship adorable at AAA 2023

By Kristine Kang
Published December 15, 2023 11:10 AM PHT

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BSS and Young-ji at AAA 2023


This is the 'reunion' that you've all been waiting for, CARATs.

CARATs' most awaited reunion in Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 finally happened.

During the prestigious awarding ceremony, SEVENTEEN fans, or CARATs, found the interaction between their favorite group's sub-unit, BooSeokSoo and rapper Lee Young-ji so adorable that they had to tweet about it non-stop.

As the host announced the rapper artist's win as AAA Best Choice Award, fans couldn't help but squeal at the pure reactions of BSS as they stood up with Young-ji, clearly showing their excitement for their friend at the moment.

The boys were seen clapping non-stop, and vocal member, Seung-kwan even took a video of Young-ji while she was saying her acceptance speech.

Source: AAA 2023

CARATs also got hyped up during Young-ji's performance as the rapper went down on stage and continue her special number with the boy band.

The four artists even danced together as the Korean rapper performed her song "Not Sorry."

Fans also loved that Young-ji used a personalized mic that was gifted to her by one of the sub-unit's members, DK.

Source: AAA 2023

After a while, BSS received awards as Performance of the Year for their song "Fighting" and Album of the Year for SEVENTEEN's Super.

During their speech, the boys also gave a special shout out to Young-ji, thanking her for their collab: "If not for her, we wouldn't be able to receive this award," as they also jokingly gave one of their trophies to their friend.

Source: AAA 2023

Young-ji also did BooSeokSoo's hand signatures while DK sang the rapper's catchy chorus of her song "I am Lee Young-ji".

BSS interacted with other artists during their hyped performance, with Young-ji in one of their special number, "Fighting."

Source: @LiveSmart

Throughout the event, BooSeokSoo and #BSS_AAAPerformanceOfTheYear became trending topics online as fans tweeted about the sub-unit and their interactions with Young-ji.

BSS is SEVENTEEN's famous happy pill sub-unit with their members Seung-kwan, DK, and Hoshi.

Previously, the sub-group did a collab with Young-ji for their song "Fighting" which became a hit in Korea and overseas.

Lee Young-ji was the winner of shows High School Rapper 3 and Show Me the Money 11. She also started an online show on YouTube where she would guest several Korean artists, including SEVENTEEN.

MEANWHILE, CHECK OUT THESE SEVENTEEN PHOTOS OF THEIR EXPLORATION IN MANILA: