Joshua from Seventeen unveils heartfelt cover of 'Love Is Gone' featuring Slander

Time of India

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Joshua of boy band Seventeen
Joshua from Seventeen has agreed to a collab that no one saw coming. The singer teamed up with American EDM duo Slander for a soul-crushing cover of "Love Is Gone".
An Emotional Track
Let's get one thing straight: "Love Is Gone" by Slander featuring Dylan Matthew wasn't supposed to be
this
song.
When it dropped in May 2019, it was just another addition to the endless scroll of EDM tracks. But then the acoustic version hit in November 2019.
With over 600 million Spotify streams and 280 million YouTube views, the acoustic version stripped away all the festival-ready drops and left just haunting piano keys with vocals that left a lasting impact on listeners.
When Honey Meets Heartbreak
Joshua Hong
, the American-born member of Seventeen who somehow manages to make every song sound like a warm hug wrapped.
His version of "Love Is Gone" doesn't just cover the original-it completely reimagines it with the kind of vocal control that makes other singers question their career choices.
Where Dylan Matthew's original delivery felt raw and desperate (in the best way), Joshua brings this almost ethereal quality that makes you feel like you're floating through your feelings instead of drowning in them.
The genius of Joshua's interpretation lies in how he bridges two completely different approaches to heartbreak.
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Undo
Western pop tends to scream its pain from rooftops, while K-pop wraps emotions in delicate layers of poetry. Joshua's version honors both traditions, giving us the emotional gut punch of the original with the gentle sophistication that K-pop fans have come to expect.
Number Game
Jshua's cover is priced at about ₩1,000 (around ₹62). The real value, though, isn't in the price tag-it's in the cultural exchange rate. For independent artists watching from the sidelines, this collab proves that geographical boundaries are just suggestions now.
A DJ duo from Los Angeles can work with a K-pop star from Seoul, and the result resonates with fans from Mumbai to Mexico City.
Why This Matters More Than Your Instagram Stories
This isn't just another celebrity collaboration cooked up in some boardroom between people who've never heard of either artist. This started with genuine mutual respect-Slander were actually fans of Seventeen long before they reached out. In an industry full of manufactured moments, this feels refreshingly authentic.
Joshua has been quietly building his international presence, previously collaborating with Pink Sweat$ and contributing to a New Kids On The Block revival album. Each project adds another layer to his artistic identity beyond "the English-speaking member of that really popular K-pop group."
For Slander, working with Joshua opens doors to the massive K-pop market, which has proven incredibly lucrative for Western artists who approach it with respect rather than opportunism.
The key difference? This collaboration feels earned, not bought.
The Verdict: Should You Add This to Your Crying Playlist?
Joshua's "Love Is Gone" is crisp, his vocals are absolutely pristine, and the arrangement gives you enough emotional space to really feel everything without being overwhelmed. If you're already a fan of either Seventeen or Slander, this is obviously going straight to your "On Repeat" playlist. If you're new to either, this serves as a perfect introduction to both-Joshua's accessibility for international audiences and Slander's ability to create electronic music with actual emotional depth.