Union J's JJ Hamblett says they are "good for the future of pop" music.
The 'Carry You' singer has insisted the group - who appeared on 'The X Factor' in 2012 - are much more than a typical boyband, and suggested they will stand out over time as something different.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "You can call us a boyband but we have a lot more about us and that's gotta be good for the future of pop.
"[Jaymi Hensley] came out as gay very early on and I've become a dad recently."
Meanwhile, the group have been in the US working on their new album - the follow-up to last year's self-titled debut - and they have already noticed their popularity rising in Los Angeles.
JJ added: "We've been walking through Hollywood and people have asked for autographs - it's been nuts."
For Jaymi though, their fame an be difficult as he tries to plan a big wedding with partner Olly.
He explained: "Mags offered us all sorts to have our pictures taken and then we realised it shouldn't be about that."

Foxes and Rudimental have joined the line-up for iTunes Festival next month.
The 'Holding on to Heaven' hitmaker and 'Waiting All Night' stars are two of the latest acts to be confirmed for the month-long event at the Roundhouse in London, and they are excited to perform.
Foxes - who will support The Script on September 15 - said: "I'm honoured to be performing at the iTunes Festival this year alongside so many amazing acts. See you at The Roundhouse!"
Meanwhile, Rudimental are thrilled to be making their return to the annual event as headliners on September 20, having performed in 2012 alongside Ed Sheeran.
They added: "We're really excited to be playing the iTunes Festival again.
"A couple of years ago we played it for the first time supporting Ed Sheeran and had a lot of fun, so we can't wait to be back in the Roundhouse headlining!"
Other new headliners include Elbow, Paolo Nutini and David Gray, with a number of artists now confirmed for the festival.
The event opens on September 2 with Beck and Jenny Lewis, and will feature performances from the likes of Blondie, Pharrell Williams and 5 Seconds of Summer.

iTunes Festival Line-up:

September 2 - Beck + Jenny Lewis
September 3 - David Guetta + Clean Bandit + Robin Schulz
September 4 - 5 Seconds of Summer + Charlie Simpson
September 5 - Kasabian
September 7 - Calvin Harris + Kiesza
September 8 - Robert Plant + Luke Sital-Singh
September 9 - Sam Smith + SOHN
September 10 - Pharrell Williams + Jungle
September 11 - Maroon 5 + Matthew Koma
September 12 - Elbow
September 13 - Paolo Nutini
September 14 - David Gray
September 15 - The Script + Foxes
September 16 - Blondie + Chrissie Hynde
September 17 - Gregory Porter + Eric Whitacre
September 18 - Jessie Ware
September 20 - Rudimental + Jess Glynne
September 21 - Ryan Adams + First Aid Kit
September 26 - Lenny Kravitz
September 27 - Kylie + MNEK

The script for 'Star Trek 3' is nearing completion.
Roberto Orci, who is writing the script for the new flick alongside John D. Payne and Patrick McKay, confirmed an initial draft of the script has been completed and is set to be sent to bosses at Paramount, the studio behind the franchise.
The 41-year-old recently expressed an interest in directing the film, telling Collider: "I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch. The studio has yet to even read the script. I'm in the middle of writing it, with the talented team of [John D.] Payne and [Patrick] McKay.
"They are true Star Trek fans, as well. So, I can't even think anything about the future until I give them a script and they greenlight it. Until that happens, everything else is just a rumour."
Orci thinks he is a unique position to assume the role, saying: "Having seen one of the best guys in the business [J.J. Abrams] direct two of them already, and to have seen it from the vantage point of a producer too, I know where a lot of the challenges are and where a lot of the fun is."
'Star Trek 3' is expected to hit cinema screens in 2016.

Bradley Cooper is set to play the role of Mack Bolan, the fictional character of Don Pendleton, in a new film.
The character was a terrorism fighter in the original Pendleton novels and the role will see Cooper, 39, reunite with 'The Hangover' director Todd Phillips, Deadline reports.
Linda Pendleton, the wife of Don, said that her husband wrote the first novel in the series, 'War Against the Mafia,' "out of his desire to express his discomfort with the reaction of many Americans to our soldiers who were dying for our country in the jungles of Vietnam and those coming home to outrageous verbal and physical abuse".
She added: "Mack Bolan became Don's symbolic statement. He also became every soldier's voice. Don created a heroic character in Bolan, a true hero who was dedicated to justice.
"Don created a heroic character in Bolan, a true hero who was dedicated to justice. The enemy that Bolan had to fight was no longer on the battlefields of Vietnam but right here on American soil, and that enemy was the Mafia."
Depending on the success of the first film, there is every chance that more movies inspired by the Pendleton novels will follow.

Duchess Camilla's nephew is set to become a father for the second time.
Ben Elliot - who is the son of the Duchess of Cornwall's sister Annabel - has revealed his wife Mary-Clare is pregnant with the couple's second child, who is due in January.
Speaking to the Daily Mail newspaper, he said: "We are very happy. The baby is due in January."
Ben and Mary-Clare welcomed their first child into the world, son Arthur, in 2012.
The happy news comes shortly after Ben had to identify the body of his uncle Mark Shand, who died in New York in April aged 62 after hitting his head on a pavement.
The sad passing of conservationist Mark hit Camilla's family hard and she was said to have broken down in tears at her brother's funeral in May.
Camilla was joined by husband Prince Charles and her daughter Laura Lopes at Holy Trinity Church in Stourpaine, Dorset, South West England, as her sibling was laid to rest.
Mark was known for his dedication to protecting the Asian elephant, and since his passing, conservation charity Elephant Family - which has received many offers of support since Mark's death - have launched the Mark Shand Memorial Fund, which will raise money for the cause.

Simon Cowell has created the biggest 'X Factor' band ever by putting together eight solo acts.
The music mogul is hoping to achieve similar success as he has with One Direction - who were formed on the ITV talent show in 2010 - by forming a new all-male group after all eight impressed on their own but failed to make it through as solo artists.
A source said: "The boys were the strongest category by far at boot camp and it really hurt the judges to say goodbye to so much talent. In the end they decided to make the extra boys into one big group. Between the eight of them they've got everything they need to be a success."
The boy band don't have a name as yet but they have now gone away to see if they can gel as a group and become friends to help their success.
The source added to The Sun newspaper: "The boys have been told to go away and gel.
"They really need to find an identity they can all agree on and to become friends.
"One Direction might have been manufactured but it worked because they were friends and they went in as equals and none of them have huge egos. This new band needs to find the same thing."
Nicole Scherzinger famously suggested that solo singers Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik try out as a band when she was a guest judge on the Boot Camp stage of 'X Factor' in 2010, leading to the formation of One Direction.
She previously said: "I just thought, 'Wow, these boys!' None of them were strong enough to make it through, but they'd make a killer group. All the girls are going to want to see these guys in a band together."
Earlier this year, it was reported the group were worth £70 million making them the richest British band in music history.

Portia de Rossi hired a skywriter to mark her wedding anniversary.
The 'Arrested Development' actress delighted wife Ellen DeGeneres yesterday (18.08.14) when she had a plane write out the word 'six' in the sky to mark the number of years since they got married.
Ellen tweeted a picture of her and Portia beneath the sky, writing: "
"Look what my wife did for our wedding anniversary."
The declaration of love comes amid speculation 41-year-old Portia's marriage to Ellen, 56, is on the rocks following the actress' recent stint in rehab, but sources have insisted the pair have been working things out.
One insider said recently: "They've had their ups and downs. Portia has been very outspoken about previous issues, like her eating disorder, and she's good at seeking help when she needs to. They've worked out difficulties in the past, and no doubt they're trying to work out any problems right now."
And it was also claimed the pair were planning to celebrate their anniversary with a party.
The source said: "They both love to celebrate special occasions and holidays, and their wedding anniversary is no different. They usually celebrate with a big party and invite a lot of friends. They really are a lovely couple. They enjoy being married, and it shows."

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin have written their own wedding vows.
The couple - who got engaged in April - are expected to marry at the 'Monuments Men' actor's home in Lake Como, Italy, next month and are planning a "small and intimate" celebration but the guest list is unlikely to include too many Hollywood pals as they don't want to attract attention.
A source said: "This is not going to be a huge Hollywood wedding with Julia Roberts and Sandra Bullock flying in to Italy for a week...
"They want the wedding to be intimate with quiet but happy and fun dinners and lunches after they've said short but meaningful, hand-written vows in front of their loved ones. They want their guests to enjoy it as much as they do and they know that if the guest list reads like the Oscars invite list with lots of big Hollywood names there it will be intimidating for their families. They can do a party for movie industry friends in Los Angeles at a later date."
The 53-year-old actor and the 36-year-old lawyer have chosen to marry at their Italian villa because they adore Lake Como and felt they would have more control over their big day if they stayed somewhere familiar.
A source explained to E! News: "George has always loved Como, he finds it very peaceful and relaxing and now Amal has fallen in love with the area as well.
"They want to start their married life there with the beautiful lake as a backdrop. George's home on the lake is like a very well oiled machine. He has the local mayor fully on his side and the locals too and he can ensure that press and paparazzi are kept away.
"Doing the wedding in another area of Italy would involve too many people that he doesn't know or trust and George wants to make sure that Amal and both their families enjoy the big day.
"They want it to be about them celebrating their love and respect for each other with their loved ones watching. And they can do that in Como while keeping everything fully under their control."

Hugh Jackman has spent over £200,000 on scratchcards for his film crews.
The 'Wolverine' star has reportedly been splashing out on lottery cards for production staff working on his films for the past 14 years as he thinks the knowledge that they could be set to win huge cash prizes helps to boost their morale on set.
An insider revealed: "He loves that it helps keeps spirits up."
However, despite spending a huge sum on various scratchcards over the years, no-one is said to have won a substantial amount of money as of yet.
The 45-year-old actor's agent told The Sun newspaper: "There have been winners but no one's hit it big - yet."
Meanwhile, Hugh is said to have been doling out more of them than ever while filming his latest blockbuster 'Pan' - in which he stars as Blackbeard alongside Amanda Seyfried and Burberry model Cara Delevingne - in the UK.
And the Australian star's generosity doesn't end there as he recently helped his overweight pal - Australian radio and TV personality Gus Worland - get fit for the New York City Marathon.
Gus admitted earlier this year: "Jacko and I talk a lot and as expected he is very honest and passionate with his advice.
"He's proud of me but is not concerned that I'll take over [his role as] Wolverine."

Jeremy Piven is dating Zara Martin.
The 'Mr Selfridge' star is said to have looked "smitten" with the model and presenter as the pair partied at DJ Nick Grimshaw's 30th birthday party over the weekend.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Jeremy and Zara seemed smitten with each other. They were very close, holding hands throughout."
The 49-year-old actor - who has previously been romantically linked to brunette beauty Kelly Brook, and popstar Alexandra Burke - recently opened up about his requirements for a partner, emphasising they should be "opinionated", "funny", and "incredibly beautiful".
He explained:"I want someone who has her own voice, who's opinionated and funny, who isn't afraid to make a fool of herself.
"I'm a very visual person, so incredibly beautiful would work."
Jeremy was also spotted flirting with stunning model Nina Agdal earlier this year as they pair took part in a cycling competition in New York City in April.
A source said at the time: "They were definitely flirting and chatting a quite a bit, although that's not out of character for Jeremy."
They then took their flirtation one step further on Twitter, when Nina, 22, thanked the hunky actor for competing with her in the contest,
She wrote: "Had so much fun riding for charity @FoodBank4NYC with @Flywheel @Kiehls thanks to @jeremypiven for competing with me. (sic)".
Jeremy replied: "I want a rematch."

Dan Osborne believes his baby son will be a "heartbreaker" when he grows up.
The 'Only Way Is Essex' hunk is confident eight-month-old Teddy, whom he has with his ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin, will be a huge hit with the ladies when he's older because of his good looks.
When asked if the tot will grow up to be a heartbreaker, he told new! magazine: "Definitely. 100 per cent."
The 23-year-old hunk can't believe how much Teddy has changed over the past few months and he's starting to see his adorable personality shine through.
He explained: "He's doing really well. I can't believe how quickly he's growing up. It's mad. He's standing up and if you ask him for a kiss when he's in a happy mood he'll give you one."
However, Dan - who has recently signed up to join 'The Dreamboys Fit And Famous Tour!' - admits he doesn't get to see Teddy as much as he would like to due to his demanding career but enjoys spending time with him.
Asked if he sees the tot every day, he replied: "No, not every day. When I'm working I can't get around to see him."
Meanwhile, Dan has a new bundle of joy on the way as his girlfriend 'EastEnders' star Jacqueline Jossa, whom he has been dating on/off for a year, is pregnant with their first child and expected to give birth in early 2015.
He said earlier this week: "Becoming a father has been the most amazing thing to ever happen to me. I can't believe I'm going to be a dad again - I'm truly blessed."

Mario Falcone feels "broody."
The 26-year-old reality TV star admits he's keen to have children after meeting his five-month-old nephew Buzz - the son of McBusted's Tom Fletcher - and even credits the tiny tot for helping him work out his priorities.
Asked how Buzz is doing, Mario replied: "He's so beautiful. He makes me feel so broody - can you believe it? Mario, broody!
"He's part of the reason I feel like a changed man. My priorities feel different now he's around. I'm even at the stage where I ask people in the street if I can hold their babies. I've turned into such a weirdo. I can't help it!"
The lothario - who cheated on his ex-fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh - is also determined to find the right woman and "settle down" with her but wants to take things slowly for fear of it going wrong.
He explained to new! magazine: "I want to settle down, but I'm wary that I could end up trying to rush things and I don't want to do that with the wrong girl. But I'm done having my fun with
women. It's time to get serious."
Meanwhile, Mario was suspended from 'The Only Way is Essex' after he was caught on camera allegedly snorting cocaine earlier this year, but he has since apologised for the scandal and hopes to be back on TV screens for the next series of the ITV2 show.
He said: "I was taking the show for granted. My attitude had become really lacklustre.I needed a wake-up call and a kick up the backside and that video coming out was exactly that. It's made me realise how lucky I am to be a part of the show. If I'm given another chance I won't mess it up again."