The world-class presence of BTS shone brightly even at the World Cup final.

Global YouTuber iShowSpeed, who boasts over 58 million subscribers, could not hide his excitement upon meeting BTS. The group's status as global stars was further underscored as football legends David Beckham and Ronaldinho, as well as pop star Justin Bieber, approached them to exchange greetings.

BTS performed at the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup final, held at the stadium in New Jersey, USA, on July 19 (local time). In the backstage area, where stars gathered before and after the performance, the intense interest in BTS continued.

American streamer iShowSpeed, who has approximately 58 million YouTube subscribers and was cheering while watching BTS's halftime performance, could not contain his excitement when he spotted the group during his live broadcast.

He repeatedly shouted, "Oh my god, BTS!" and "Wait, wait!" as he ran toward the members, hugging each one to express his delight. He continued to repeat, "I'm a huge fan," and, unable to contain his joy, even performed a backflip, turning the scene into a sea of laughter. After taking a commemorative photo together, he continued to exclaim, "Oh my god!" in a display of overwhelming emotion.

iShowSpeed is well-known as a fan of BTS. In the past, he has released videos of himself dancing to the hit song "Dynamite."

The love calls for BTS did not stop with iShowSpeed. Football star David Beckham requested a photo, and pop star Justin Bieber was captured approaching the members to greet and hug them. Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho also drew attention by appearing in a BTS T-shirt.

BTS served as the headliners for the first-ever halftime show in World Cup history, performing a football-themed version of "Dynamite" and gracing the finale stage alongside Coldplay, Shakira, and Justin Bieber.



Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon | Produced by SBS Entertainment News