Nvidia CEO praises singer Hwasa on ‘You Quiz on the Block’

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang appears on tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block” and praises K-pop singer Hwasa, saying, “I do also love Hwasa.” Captured from You Quiz on the Block's YouTube channel

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised K-pop singer Hwasa and cited her recent projects in a preview for tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block,” drawing attention for his highly specific knowledge of the genre.

On Sunday, the popular talk show released a preview titled “Jensen Huang shout-out to Hwasa! Park Jung-min, Kim Nam-gil, and next Jensen Huang?”

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he likes “Golden,” from the soundtrack of Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” during an appearance on tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block.” Captured from You Quiz on the Block's YouTube channel

When host Yoo Jae-suk asked which K-pop songs he typically listens to, Huang first noted “Golden,” from the soundtrack of Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” and praised the song.

Huang then turned to Hwasa. “I do also love Hwasa,” he said. He cited “Good Goodbye” and “So Cute,” demonstrating he follows not only her established hits but also her recent releases.

Yoo responded with surprise, asking, “You even know her new song?”

Huang also praised Hwasa as a performer. “She is pretty good,” he said, describing her as a “very good dancer” and a “good singer.”

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praises K-pop singer Hwasa, saying, “She is a good dancer.” Captured from You Quiz on the Block's YouTube channel

Hwasa drew major attention last November following a “Good Goodbye” performance with actor Park Jung-min. The performance video attracted global interest after its release, and the track dominated major charts.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.