SEVENTEEN’s Joshua on Solo Music and a Seoul Fish Market

Joshua of SEVENTEEN led Billboard through a well-known Seoul fish market and spoke about his solo music, his move from Los Angeles to Korea, and life on the group’s latest tour. He described his interest in acoustic and indie sounds, recent viral performances, and plans to work more on production.

The visit to the market was practical and casual. Joshua showed how locals pick seafood, noted that the area is open around the clock, and explained that people often buy at the stalls and then eat at nearby restaurants. He said the market is a popular spot for drinking and socializing.

“You have to try this with the wasabi.”

The exchange between Joshua and interviewer Tetris Kelly was unguarded. Joshua guided the tasting, and moments of laughter and surprise punctuated the segment. Those small scenes were intercut with him talking about music.

Joshua traced his path from Los Angeles to signing with a K-pop group. He emphasized a continued pull toward acoustic arrangements and indie songwriting alongside his work with SEVENTEEN. He referenced viral live clips as moments that shaped audience perception of his solo side.

He also discussed the group’s internal dynamic. Joshua described a close working relationship with bandmates and noted that the tour has given them time to refine performances and share production ideas offstage. He said he plans to expand his role in producing music and mentioned a handful of collaborators he admires.

The full interview appears in Billboard’s video segment with Tetris Kelly. The market scenes function as more than backdrop: they frame Joshua’s dual life as a Seoul-based artist with roots in Los Angeles and a continuing interest in quieter, guitar-led music.