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Squid Game lead actor Lee Jung-jae expressed his admiration for BTS during the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. On January 6, 2025, while gracing the red carpet of the event, Lee was asked by the host if he liked the group. The actor enthusiastically responded with a resounding "yes," and delighted the fans of both K-dramas and K-pop.
The interaction sparked excitement across social media, with fans celebrating the mutual recognition between two of South Korea's most prominent cultural entities.
However, this is not the first time Lee Jung-jae has shown admiration for the K-pop group or its members. He has previously praised the group and even shared moments with members V (Taehyung) and Jin.
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Fans made comments about this particular red carpet moment saying,
“Of course he does, who wouldn't?” a fan affirmed.
“It brings joy to my heart to show other Korean celebrities the power of the precious 7. The fact that they are mentioned everywhere,” a fan said.
"LEGITIMATE FANBOY ALERT!!! A fan coined.
Some other fans coined statements like,
“EVERYONE LIKES BTS,” a fan claimed.
“BTS is the first thing people ask when they see korean people. they paved the way for korea, not for just kpop,” a fan wrote.
“Man got taste,” a fan claimed.
Lee Jung-jae’s crossovers with BTS members Jungkook, Jin and Taehyung
Lee Jung-jae has long been known as a fan of BTS, with his admiration dating back several years. His bond with the group and its members has delighted fans on numerous occasions, and his recent acknowledgment of the group at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2025, was yet another nod to his admiration.
Lee Jung-jae’s fandom first became apparent in December 2021 when he was spotted posting a selfie with BTS member Taehyung on his Instagram.
In August 2022, Jin attended the screening of Hunt, a film starring Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung. Jin not only supported the screening but also charmed the leads and other attendees with his humor. He held up a paper that read "Fighting! Hunt" in Korean, bringing his signature quirky energy to the event.
Again in February 2024, Lee Jung-jae participated in a video shoot where actors were asked, “Which song gives you strength?” The Squid Game star mentioned Jungkook’s song “Standing Next to You” from his debut solo album GOLDEN.
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards was a bittersweet occasion for Squid Game enthusiasts. Despite the immense anticipation surrounding Squid Game season 2 and its impact, the series did not win any awards, surprising many fans. However, Lee Jung-jae’s acknowledgment of BTS offered a heartwarming moment that K-pop fans cherished amidst the evening’s surprises.
