BTS' J-Hope and Astro's Cha Eun-woo showcase their sweet friendship at a basketball game, sending fans into a frenzy

World-famous K-pop idols BTS’ J-Hope and Astro’s Cha Eun-woo met to watch a basketball game between South Korea and the Philippines for the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup on June 18, 2022, generating a buzz allover the internet.

Netizens were surprised to see the duo, as they were previously unaware of the friendship between the two young K-pop stars.

For many, the K-pop music arena may seem like a cutthroat industry, with soloists and idols competing for the top position.

However, this perspective is not completely true, as many of those working in the industry love interacting and supporting each other in various ways.

BTS' J-Hope and Astro's Cha Eun-woo send fans into a frenzy with their recent hangout

K-pop idols BTS' J-Hope and Astro's Cha Eun-woo stole hearts as the two singers were spotted sitting together at the basketball game.

The two idols' unexpected ventures and sightings at the basketball game have made fans swoon over their wholesome interaction. Their sweet friendship and hangout sessions have gone viral on social media, with fans surprised to see the two together.

At first, many were unsure whether it was the duo as their unexpected attendance seemed unforeseen. However, during the game, some fans zoomed in and spotted the two K-pop celebrities sitting together and enjoying a basketball match at a premium seating in the arena.

At one instance during the match, fan cams captured the sweetest moment between BTS' J-Hope and Astro's Cha Eun-woo, melting the hearts of netizens worldwide. In the snippet, the Korean basketball team successfully scored a point, and the two K-pop idols jumped up from their seats and cheered the team like true fans.

The sweet friendship crumbs kept coming, one after the other as netizens couldn’t get enough of their interactions.

While the images and clips were posted on various social media platforms, fans expressed happiness at seeing the two having fun.

Astro's Cha Eun-woo and BTS' J-Hope are known to be sports fans, but the recent basketball match showcased their bond as both took time out of their busy schedules to have fun together.

However, this isn’t the first time the two K-pop idols have interacted. Even during music shows and award ceremonies, the two singers have been seen catching up.

Meanwhile, it’s no secret that Cha Eun-woo has many connections with BTS. He has been spotted interacting with the K-pop boy group on multiple occasions, especially with Jimin.

Moments like this prove just how small and well-connected the world of K-pop is. Despite Astro and BTS being two different groups, fans love the cute interaction between their favorites.

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Shania Carol Gideon is a content writer who knows her way around a headline—and a comeback teaser. With a background in marketing and storytelling, she brings a fresh, engaging voice to all things K-pop. She believes in strong coffee, clean edits, and the emotional rollercoaster of every album drop. Off the clock, she’s probably watching her favorite shows or training her dog to sit.

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