Description: On the October 19, 2026 episode of the Korean YouTube talk show Jjanhan Hyung, YENA explained why actor Lee Joon's baseball-stadium dance cover made her practise her own hit. Here is the timeline and the joke.
Short answer: “Catch Catch” belongs to singer YENA's repertoire. But Lee Joon's exuberant performance at a Korean baseball game became so closely associated with the song that YENA joked about losing it to him. She said she even studied his version to sharpen her own dancing. Nobody actually transferred the song to Lee Joon.
The conversation that revived the joke
On October 19, 2026, Shin Dong-yup's YouTube talk show Jjanhan Hyung (짠한형 신동엽), episode 167, featured Kangnam, Roy Kim and YENA. Kangnam, who knows Lee Joon, teased him for constantly repeating the song's memorable “ta-ta-ta” hook, even backstage, as though it were his own track. YENA explained that her amusement gradually turned into playful competitive anxiety as the cover's popularity grew. Korean outlets including iMBC and Xportsnews reported the exchange.
Why a baseball cheerleader performance matters
YENA released “Catch Catch” as the title track of LOVE CATCHER in March 2026. On April 22, Lee Joon performed it in a white sleeveless shirt and jeans while filming the YouTube workplace-experience series Workman with the LG Twins baseball cheering squad. Clips circulated before the full cheerleading episode arrived on May 15. A contemporary report said the related short-form videos had passed 10 million cumulative views by then; that is a historical report, not a live count.
Lee Joon later told You Quiz on the Block that he had roughly two days to learn around 40 cheering songs. The contrast is essential: an actor with an intense, almost athletic stage presence performed an upbeat, bouncy idol routine with total seriousness. The mismatch was funny, but the preparation was real.
The punchline: the original artist studies the cover
YENA described initially enjoying and appreciating the tribute. Then, according to her account, comparisons with Lee Joon began appearing even under videos of her own performances. She said she studied his heavier, more grounded movements and rehearsed them, rather than relying solely on the light, rabbit-like bounce of her usual choreography. That reverses the ordinary relationship: a cover performer normally learns from the recording artist, not the other way round.
The phrase “stealing my song” is an affectionate exaggeration about internet attention, not a copyright accusation. Kangnam's suggestion that Lee Joon thinks he owns the song is a teasing remark, not evidence of what Lee Joon believes. In an earlier interview, Lee Joon actually expressed embarrassment that his cover attracted so much attention despite not being his song.
Conclusion
The comedy comes from an absurd reversal: the original singer practises a fan-favourite cover to defend her own song. Lee Joon did not take “Catch Catch”; his commitment made YENA raise her game.
References (5)
- iMBC Entertainment, 2026-10-19, YENA's account of studying Lee Joon's version: https://enews.imbc.com/News/ViewAmp/521756
- Xportsnews, 2026-10-20, detailed recap of Jjanhan Hyung episode 167: https://www.xportsnews.com/article/2209228
- Sports Donga, 2026-05-15, Workman episode and short-video context: https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20260515/133929053/1
- NEWSIS, 2026-05-28, Lee Joon's explanation on You Quiz on the Block: https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20260528_0003647130
- YENA official music video, released 2026-03-11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItSKahBISg0
Evidence note: The full original talk-show video and baseball performance were not independently played in this research session. Scene details come from identified coverage; the linked music video identifies the original song. Quoted audience reactions are YENA's reported account, not independently sampled comments. Checked 2026-10-20; popularity outside Korea is not asserted.
