"We are proud of you"- Fans go gaga over BTOB Peniel's cameo on XO Kitty episode 8

Fans go gaga over BTOB Peniel
Fans go gaga over BTOB Peniel's cameo appearance on XO Kitty episode 8 (Image via @btobpeniel/Instagram)

On January 16, 2025, BTOB Peniel appeared on XO Kitty season 2 episode 8, sending the fandom into a frenzy. He played the role of Minho's (played by Sang Heon-lee) half-brother named Joon-ho in the series. His character proposed to his significant other, Eunji, on stage. He further revealed that they was expecting a baby.

Subsequently, Joon-ho confessed to Min-ho that he had not been the best brother. However, he would try to improve himself. While conversing, the duo's father arrived and called them 'his two favorite sons.' The father went on embracing his two children, marking an emotional reunion.

BTOB Peniel's three-minute guest appearance on XO Kitty season 2 circulated on social media and went viral among the K-pop community. They could not contain their excitement, and an X user tweeted that they were proud of the artist's new venture.

"We are proud of you Peniel for showing your lifestyle to the audience."

The fandom was in awe of BTOB Peniel's cameo in Xo Kitty season 2.

"Actor Peniel is real??! First appearance on American tv show (well 2nd if you count antm with the group) and straight onto Netflix. Love that they all have a chance to try new endeavors after leaving blue box,"- a fan reacted.
"Wooah! Are you into acting now Peniel? I hope you doo! I wanna see you more on screen,"- a fan shared.
"IM CRYINGGG IM LAUGHING I DONT KNOW WHAT TO FEEEL GHAAD IM SO PROUD OF YOUUU,"- a fan commented.
"wait wait wait peniel having a kid and getting married on xo kitty is so out of character of him im gagged,"- a fan mentioned.

Many fans also mentioned that BTOB Peniel's cameo was the most iconic guest appearance on the show.

"btob peniel is the least person i expected on xo, kitty. IM LITERALLY IN SHOCK AND LAUGHING MY A** OFF AT THE SAME TIME,"- a user reacted.
"Wait what, Peniel from BTOB got his kissing scene in XO Kitty!?! ohmygosh. It makes me wonder what is his members reaction especially Eunkwang waaaah,"- a user shared.
"XO KITTY SPOILER This scene > I love everything about this. Peniel’s acting in this I was still not prepared to see him in this!!!!,"- a user commented.
"did i burst out laughing when he appeared on my tv? yes but peniel was the most iconic cameo in xo kitty! he looked incredible,"- a user mentioned.

More about BTOB Peniel

Paniel Dong Shin, also known as Peniel, is an American dancer and rapper based in South Korea. He made his official debut as a member of the band BTOB on March 21, 2012, on M Countdown, where they performed on Insane and Imagine.

The group released their full-length album Complete in June 2015.

He was selected as the main host for Arirang's music show Pops in Seoul, which aired from 1998 to 2021.

He has been credited with records, including That Girl, B.O.D, Fly23, Flip, Valentine, Story of my L:ove, Heartbreak In Heaven, and other tracks.


In recent news, BTOB established BTOB Company for group and individual activities of Paniel Dong Shin.

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