“THIS IS REAL FAME, NO FANDOM FORCED RELEVANCE”-Fans react as BTS’ Jungkook makes debut on Fast & Furious actor, Tyrese Gibson’s Instagram

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Tyrese Gibson praised BTS' Jungkook in an Instagram post on December 30, 2024. (Images via Instagram/tyrese)

On December 30, 2024, Fast and Furious actor and singer Tyrese Gibson surprised fans by posting two photos of BTS’ Jungkook on his Instagram. The unexpected gesture left fans both shocked and amused, as they didn’t see this crossover coming.

In his post, Tyrese expressed his admiration for the BTS star's singing and vocal talent. However, he mistakenly tagged the wrong Instagram account, leading fans to flood the comments section to inform him that the idol doesn’t use a personal account.

The post sparked excitement and speculation among fans, with many wondering if this could hint at a possible collaboration between the two. Others celebrated the recognition, noting how a major Hollywood star had taken the time to acknowledge the BTS member's talent.

“Jeon Jungkook collecting all the legends,” a fan wrote.
“Poor man didn't know that if he wanted to tag jk it had to be his dog acc,” a fan comically wrote.

Some other fans made long comments expressing their thoughts towards this unexpected post:

“This is so random... something is cooking?” a fan wrote wondering if this is a hint of a potential future collaboration.
“Fast and furious actor wait something is coming from JK???? better late than never glad he found real talent voice textures yes that's him Jeon Jungkook..so happy so many actors musicians and artists finding about him and his talent his works proud," another fan wrote.
“Need to know if it was standing next to you that changed his life and made him familiar with jk’s game,” a fan stated.

Tyrese Gibson praises BTS' Jungkook in his recent Instagram post

Tyrese Gibson, the 46-year-old American singer and actor best known for his Fast and Furious franchise role, recently shared his admiration for BTS' Jungkook, praising his vocal talent. In his Instagram post, Tyrese tagged an account named @Jungkook97.official, mistakenly believing it to be the BTS star's real account. Fans quickly corrected him, clarifying that Jungkook is not active on Instagram.

Tyrese's unexpected post featuring two photos of the young singer sparked curiosity among fans, who began speculating about what led him to appreciate the BTS star. Many assumed that the idol's latest hit, Standing Next to You, might have been the song that caught Tyrese’s attention.

In his caption, Tyrese specifically praised the BTS member's vocal abilities, writing:

"I didn't know....... But I know now......Cheers to you on the talent, voice, and textures..."

Tyrese also admitted he wasn’t previously familiar with the Seven singer but is now aware of his talent. Fans noted that recognition from Tyrese, a veteran in the entertainment industry, holds significant weight and is a genuine token of JK's global impact.

Additionally, fans pointed out that the Instagram account Tyrese tagged is a fan account of the BTS star and that JK remains active on the platform through his pet dog Bam's account.

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