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ICYMI: Maki hops on e-trike karaoke challenge, sings Jungkook’s ‘Seven’

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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<p>OPM singer-songwriter Maki delighted netizens as he took on the famous E-Trike Karaoke challenge of content creator Alanna Maclidem. </p><p>In E-Trike Karaoke’s latest post, Maki can be seen effortlessly belting the song “Seven” of BTS member Jungkook while being treated to a ride around the streets of Los Angeles.  </p><p>The “Dilaw” hitmaker was asked with the exact same question the content creator has asked other prominent artists. </p><p>“For $20, would you do e-trike karaoke?” she asked.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNUPY3FomHG/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=502&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A476773.7999999523%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><blockquote class=" instagram-media-registered" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNUPY3FomHG/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" id="instagram-media-payload-0" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 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Sa international (scene), si Jungkook. Sa local, isa sa mga inspiration ko talaga sa writing  din si kuya TJ Monterde,” he told ABS-CBN News when asked about his dream collaborations.  </p><p>Netizens were quick to react on E-Trike Karaoke’s post, showing their appreciation for the singer-songwriter.  </p><p>“Is there a Filipino alive that can’t sing? He is good!” one fan commented on Instagram.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/2/10/exclusive-maki-talks-about-the-most-special-love-in-his-life-1608"><strong>READ:EXCLUSIVE: Maki talks about the most special love in his life: &#x27;Lagi kaming nag-de-date!&#x27;</strong></a></div><p>“Hindi ko na alam kung si Maki pa ba o si Jungkook na ‘yung naririnig ko,” another fan wrote on TikTok.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/8/9/icymi-bini-joins-e-trike-karaoke-challenge-singing-call-me-maybe-shagidi-1041"><strong>READ:ICYMI: BINI joins e-trike karaoke challenge singing ‘Call Me Maybe,’ ‘Shagidi’</strong></a></div><p>Kapamilya actress Maymay Entrata and the nation’s girl group BINI are among the select Filipino talents who took the famous karaoke challenge. </p><p>Maki visited Los Angeles for his first-ever US Tour alongside Filipino rock band Silent Sanctuary. They also met their fans in Seattle, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and, New York.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/8/8/maki-recalls-verbal-sexual-harassment-encounter-during-audition-at-15-ni-lock-niya-yung-pinto-1116"><strong>READ:Maki recalls verbal sexual harassment encounter during audition at 15: ‘Ni-lock niya ‘yung pinto’</strong></a></div><p>Last week, Maki made headlines as he opened up about the sexual harassment that he experienced during a closed-door audition when he was 15.  </p>

<p>Maki sang his K-pop heart out with Jungkook's 'Seven' as he hopped onto the E-trike Karaoke Challenge.</p>

Maki sang his K-pop heart out with Jungkook's 'Seven' as he hopped onto the E-trike Karaoke Challenge.