Amid his busy domestic schedule, BTS member JUNG KOOK was spotted at a Stray Kids concert, showcasing heartwarming friendship within the K-pop scene.
JUNG KOOK attended the Stray Kids world tour concert "RUN IT SEOUL" held at the KSPO DOME in Seoul on the 25th. Dressed comfortably in a black hoodie, he was captured by fans enjoying the show from the audience.
Throughout the concert, JUNG KOOK enjoyed the performances alongside the audience and cheered on Stray Kids. Notably, when a manager handed him a pair of sunglasses thrown into the audience by a Stray Kids member during the show, he put them on and delivered an impromptu dance to the music, heating up the venue even further. His free-spirited enjoyment of the concert drew enthusiastic cheers from fans.
His concert attendance drew even more attention given that it took place amid his hectic schedule. BTS is currently carrying out their world tour "ARIRANG" and performed at the halftime show of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on the 16th. They are also scheduled to perform at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, starting August 1. Despite his breathless schedule, JUNG KOOK personally visited the venue to support his junior artists.
The special bond between JUNG KOOK and Stray Kids leader Bang Chan has also re-drawn attention. The two are same-age friends born in 1997, and JUNG KOOK previously mentioned during a live broadcast that he is close with Bang Chan.
Bang Chan has also consistently expressed respect and affection for JUNG KOOK. During a personal live broadcast in 2020, while listening to JUNG KOOK's solo song "Euphoria," he shared, "When work doesn't go the way I want, listening to this song gives me strength," adding, "JUNG KOOK sunbaenim's voice is so good. I'm a real fan. He is such a wonderful and cool person," displaying his fandom.
Fans responded with enthusiastic reactions, saying, "It's heartwarming that he took time out of his busy schedule to personally visit and support his juniors," "He looks so cute dancing impromptu while wearing sunglasses," and "Their senior-junior friendship is great to see."
(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Kyung-yoon)
※
Copying, redistribution, and unauthorized use in AI training are strictly prohibited.