SHINee’s Taemin Baffled By Popular Pop Star Fangirling Over Him To His Face

SHINee‘s Taemin is going viral for his unexpected reaction to a popular Western popstar fangirling over him.

Taemin | @xoalsox/Instagram

Recently, a member from Taemin’s team shared several never-before-seen moments from the idol’s Coachella appearance this year, which included his backstage interactions with notable celebrities.

In one of the videos posted, singer Pinkpantheress was seen having an enthusiastic conversation with the K-Pop idol when he told her, “I can’t believe you know me!” Pinkpantheress responded by telling him that she was a big fan and her favorite song was “Pretty Boy.”

Pinkpantheress with Taemin | @alexkang1234/Instagram

Taemin, visibly baffled by her response, blurted out, “That’s very old!” and the singer reaffirmed that it was indeed one of her favorite tracks.

This interaction has now gone viral on social media, with netizens praising both the artists— Pinkpantheress for being a true OG K-Pop fan and Taemin for remaining so humble despite his legendary stature in the industry.

She was literally about to hold his arm to shake him like I know you!!!! Taemin is so humble my sweetie 😭 https://t.co/1pHtAYugXg

— Pearl Aqua (@taemneegirly) April 22, 2026

Taemin can’t believe she knows him but he don’t know she is pink blood down https://t.co/jmNJXidGGi

— chantel nanami. (@chantellyyy) April 22, 2026

"I can't believe you know me"
You're TAEMIN https://t.co/So4XtxdaKx

— Croissant-kun (The OG)☄️🐹🪽🥔🩶 (@croissantkun) April 22, 2026

This is how you know she’s a true fan https://t.co/19RptERVaI

— ꒰ঌ໒꒱ KN 💎🦋 is seeing Monsta X (@hay_hay123098) April 22, 2026

She was fan girling BAD https://t.co/d5vazmgO0c

— 𝐀𝐉 🍋 (@xnghaniie) April 22, 2026

Now all that this duo has left to do is give the world a collab!