For Desi K-pop fans, moments are rare when their favourite idols visit India or mention their country. But it’s not like those moments don’t exist. Especially for Desi Engenes, Jungwon earlier expressed his love for Indian food, and now Jake and Heeseung spoke in Hindi. Yes, you read it right. To know more about this iconic moment, read on.
ENHYPEN’s Jake And Heeseung Saying ‘Chammak Challo’ Sends Desi Engenes Into Frenzy
ENHYPEN, a popular seven-member K-pop group, is currently on a world tour. After a recent concert, the group took time for a fan meet-and-greet. During one such session, an Indian fan asked Jake to try speaking Hindi. He happily agreed and learnt to say “Chammak Challo”, a phrase meaning “sparkling beauty”.
Jake said it with charm, and Heeseung joined in and repeated those words with enthusiasm. The fan recorded the moment and shared it on social media. Following which, it went viral. Desi Engenes couldn’t believe that their idols spoke up in their language. They felt happy and proud. Watch the video below!
One fan wrote, “Gurl my jaw literally dislocated seeing this!!!! 😭💗” Another fan wrote, “the amount of enha desi crumbs we getting these days 😭😭😭.”
Well, the phrase “Chammak Challo” carries cultural weight in India. It became popular through a hit song from the Bollywood film Ra.One, featuring Akon and Hamsika Iyer. But what does it mean? As per reports, it means a dazzling, beautiful girl.
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Well, this wasn’t the first time ENHYPEN showed appreciation for India. In an earlier live stream, member Jungwon chatted with Jay and shared his love for Indian sweets. He mentioned enjoying rasgulla and gulab jamun. This moment also went viral, as the above-mentioned sweets are extremely popular in India and knowing that the members tasted it was joyful.
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