For many BTS fans, the name Lee Hyun is a familiar one. He is not only a senior artist at Big Hit Music but also a close friend and older brother figure to the members of BTS. Lee Hyun debuted in 2007 as a member of 8eight under Big Hit Music (then known as Big Hit Entertainment). Today, he is one of the label's two longest-serving singers alongside BTS, having begun his career years before BTS debuted. As such, he is widely regarded as one of the company's senior artists.
During Big Hit Music's early years, Lee Hyun and BTS were the company's two main recording artists, which naturally led to a very close relationship between them. Over the years, fans have seen them constantly teasing each other on variety shows and behind-the-scenes videos, while also enthusiastically supporting one another's music releases. One of Lee Hyun's most iconic quotes about BTS remains: "If I was in BTS, I'd ask my agency to get me a throne."
Notably, on the 8th, Big Hit Music and Lee Hyun officially announced that they had successfully renewed their exclusive contract once again. The renewal marks an impressive 19-year partnership, dating all the way back to the singer's first exclusive contract with the company in 2007. Lee Hyun shared, "I'll appear more often and be even more active to repay the fans who have always been waiting for my music. I'll create more opportunities to connect through music and become a singer who never stops singing."
One of his very first moves following the announcement was opening a personal Instagram account. What made fans smile even more was that as soon as Lee Hyun uploaded his introductory Instagram video, the BTS members quickly flooded the comment section to welcome their beloved hyung in the cutest and most enthusiastic way possible.
Jimin left an adorable comment, "Hyungnim, an Instagram guy~~," playfully teasing that Lee Hyun had finally become "an Instagram guy" after all these years. Meanwhile, j-hope excitedly wrote, "Wow, it's cutie Hyun," while RM left a short yet heartfelt message of encouragement: "Big Hyung, you can do it." Perhaps the most eye-catching reaction came from Jungkook. Instead of leaving a regular comment, the singer simply posted a long string of fire emojis followed by "fya," expressing his overwhelming excitement and enthusiastic support for Big Hit's eldest artist.
The brief yet heartwarming interactions immediately made ARMY laugh. The moment also reminded many fans of the time when the BTS members opened their own personal Instagram accounts at the end of 2021. Back then, the internet exploded with excitement, and fans reacted with the same level of enthusiasm that the BTS members are now showing toward Lee Hyun. At the same time, BTS's wholehearted support for their longtime senior gave fans another glimpse into the warmth and closeness of the "Big Hit family."
Social media was soon flooded with amusing reactions from fans:
- Awww I love the tannies bond with Lee Hyun. Best brothers forever
- During the pandemic, Lee Hyun spent a day with BTS as their αѕѕistant and the boys definitely had fun with that. “We’re parched, we’d love some water” “I’m weak, please help me open the water”
- "you can do it" reminds me of when they were insta rookies themselves "i pressed the heart" "i pressed heart on your pictures 3 times j-hope" "how do you post on stories?" "j-hope do you live on this app?"
- I know they're not only happy that he has finally an IG account but also happy that their hyung will still stay at Bigнιт. Lee Hyun has been in Bigнιт for 19 years
- I love how tannies and even Bigнιт don’t joke about him. Our boys hyung
- They're cheering on a 60 yr old grandpa joining social media for the first time is the vibe lmao
- Reminds me of my family and friends when I first opened a fb account back in the day
- I knew they would going to jump him in the comments lol. They are so cute I can’t breathe
