Hwasa Responds After Jensen Huang Names Her as a Favorite K-Pop Artist

Hwasa has responded to Jensen Huang’s public praise after the Nvidia CEO named her music among his K-pop favorites on tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block.” The exchange drew attention again after Hwasa spoke about the moment on KBS2’s “The Seasons – Sung Si Kyung’s Ear Candy,” broadcast on June 19, 2026, saying the mention initially felt unreal.¹

The Hwasa Jensen Huang connection began with Huang’s appearance on “You Quiz on the Block,” where he discussed K-pop alongside broader topics including Nvidia’s founding, artificial intelligence, Korea, and his personal views on work and resilience. Reports on the June 10 broadcast said Huang singled out Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” and “So Cute,” while also praising her dancing and singing.²

Hwasa Says Jensen Huang’s Mention Felt Like AI

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On “The Seasons – Sung Si Kyung’s Ear Candy,” Hwasa said she first thought the clip was artificial when she heard Huang had mentioned her. In a short reaction carried by Korean entertainment outlets, she said, “I thought it was AI,” and added that it “really didn’t feel real” at first.¹

Segye Ilbo also reported that Hwasa described the initial news as an honor but said it did not immediately register as real. As time passed, she came to regard Huang’s remarks as a serious show of support, saying she felt grateful whenever she thought about it before going to sleep.³

The remarks were notable because Huang’s comments were not limited to a passing reference. During his “You Quiz on the Block” appearance, he identified specific songs and spoke directly about Hwasa’s performance ability. SPOTV NEWS reported that Huang said he liked “Good Goodbye” and the newer song “So Cute,” and added that Hwasa dances and sings very well.²

How Jensen Huang Named Hwasa on ‘You Quiz’

Before the episode aired, tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block” official Instagram account released footage from Huang’s recording, prompting coverage of his K-pop comments. Kyunghyang Shinmun reported on June 8 that Huang referred to Hwasa’s “So Cute” and “Good Goodbye” while speaking about his interest in K-pop, ahead of the episode’s scheduled June 10 broadcast at 8:45 p.m.⁴

The same report quoted Huang as saying that he greatly loved Hwasa’s music and found her highly charismatic.⁴ Hankyoreh, citing the official Instagram video, also reported that Huang described Hwasa as a strong dancer with excellent vocal ability, while mentioning “Good Goodbye” and “So Cute.”⁵

Yonhap News, in its preview of the June 10 episode, placed the K-pop segment within a wider interview about Huang’s career. The report said the episode would cover Nvidia’s founding and growth, the kind of talent needed in the AI era, and Huang’s ties to Korea. It also said Huang would show his fandom for Hwasa and dance to “Golden,” an OST track from “K-Pop Demon Hunters.”⁶

Huang’s appearance came as part of a broader public conversation around Nvidia’s global profile and Korea’s technology and entertainment industries. However, the entertainment angle centered on his specific naming of Hwasa, rather than a general comment about K-pop. That specificity helped turn the moment into a separate topic after the broadcast.

From Tech Interview to Entertainment Talking Point

The exchange gained traction because it connected a global technology executive with a Korean pop performer through a direct, named endorsement. Huang’s comments were made in a variety-program setting, but they were reported across general news, entertainment, and culture outlets because they combined business prominence, K-pop, and a visible artist reaction.

Hwasa’s June 19 response added the second half of the story. Rather than framing the mention as a promotional event, she described the experience in personal but measured terms: surprise, disbelief, then gratitude. Money Today reported that she said the moment first seemed like an AI-generated video and that the reality of it did not fully sink in right away.¹

Segye Ilbo’s account added that Hwasa later interpreted the “shout-out” as meaningful encouragement. Her comment that she feels grateful at night underscored how the remark had moved from a startling clip to something she viewed as sincere recognition.³

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The confirmed sequence is now clear: Huang’s “You Quiz on the Block” appearance aired on June 10, 2026; he mentioned Hwasa’s songs and praised her performance ability; and Hwasa addressed the mention on KBS2’s June 19 broadcast. The story remains centered on those on-air remarks and her reaction, with no additional schedule, collaboration, or official project announced in the provided source material.