At 4:00 a.m. KST on July 20, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between ѕραιи and Argentina officially kicked off at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, accompanied by the first-ever Halftime Show in the tournament's 96-year history. The event not only drew tens of thousands of spectators to the stadium but also attracted billions of viewers watching via television and online streaming platforms around the world.

Opening this spectacular celebration was pop icon Madonna, who performed her нιт song "Music." Following a drum performance by the Muppet characters, BTS officially took over the stage, commanding everyone's attention and igniting the loudest cheers of the night. The K-pop superstars appeared in striking outfits combining red and black, delivering a powerful performance of their signature global smash нιт "Dynamite," the song that took the world by storm in 2020.

Beyond their historic performance, BTS also became one of the hottest topics on social media thanks to their warm interactions with fellow stars at the event, particularly Justin Bieber and popular streamer IShowSpeed!

One of the most widely shared videos after the Halftime Show captured Justin Bieber's interaction with BTS. Bieber performed immediately after BTS, and as he walked into the tunnel behind the stage, the BTS members approached him first, applauding him as a gesture of congratulations and support. Notably, V was the first to raise his hand to celebrate with Justin before opening his arms for a hug. The two global superstars then embraced warmly, delighting fans with their friendly interaction.

The heartwarming moment didn't end there. At the conclusion of the Halftime Show, Justin Bieber and all seven BTS members returned to the main stage together to greet the au∂ιєnce. Standing side by side, they applauded the crowd in appreciation before bringing the historic show to a close amid thunderous cheers throughout the stadium.

BTS' admiration for Justin Bieber has been well known for years, with V and Jungkook in particular frequently expressing how much they love his music. Just a few weeks ago, during one of his livestreams, Jungkook even said, "Oh Justin Bieber, I love you... I love you, Justin Bieber." Over the years, BTS and Justin Bieber have also shown mutual admiration and respect for each other on numerous occasions. Now that the global superstars have finally met in person, fans couldn't be more thrilled.

Another video that quickly went viral on social media captured BTS's hilarious encounter with renowned streamer IShowSpeed in a backstage hallway. The moment Speed spotted BTS walking past him, he could barely contain his excitement. He shouted at the top of his lungs and repeatedly jumped up and down in disbelief as his favorite artists appeared right in front of him.

The streamer's adorable reaction immediately made the BTS members burst into laughter. They quickly matched his enthusiasm, with each member taking turns giving Speed a warm hug. Jungkook even started jumping up and down alongside him, making the atmosphere even more energetic and chaotic.

Perhaps the funniest moment came when both BTS and Speed became so excited that they jokingly started barking, while Speed celebrated by performing an impressive backflip to express just how overjoyed he was to meet the group. Before BTS left, the two sides also posed for a commemorative photo together, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the picture's eventual release on social media.

For many fans, the encounter came as no surprise, as Speed has openly expressed his admiration for BTS for a long time. Right before the Halftime Show, he also mentioned during a livestream that he was eagerly looking forward to the group's performance. During BTS's performance of "Dynamite," fans also spotted him enthusiastically singing along and dancing to the music.

Earlier, during his livestream of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between fяαи¢є and Morocco on July 9, Speed was asked which K-pop group was his favorite. Without a moment's hesitation, he confidently answered: "BTS."

The hugs, laughter, and genuine interactions between some of the world's biggest stars have since become one of the most talked-about moments among fans, with comments including:

- I just know they are fanboying of Justin Bieber sm. Justin seagull peeking at the back 

- Yes finally they all meet! Like friends who haven't met for a long time

- Insane, BTS know about Speed, they even barked. OMG Today is the best day

- BTS meeting Justin Bieber: "We're finally meeting our idol." BTS meeting Speed: "We're finally meeting our biggest fan."

- BTS hugging Justin Bieber, then hugging Speed five minutes later... I ever imagine these scenes when getting notice from FIFA

- The V and Justin Bieber hug just healed a part of my soul. Two global icons finally meeting after all these years!

- Speed literally lived every ARMY's dream today. The hugs, the backflip, the group photo... bro won at life

- I absolutely love how BTS make everyone around them feel comfortable. Whether it's Justin Bieber or Speed, they greet everyone with so much warmth and genuine kindness. That's so BTS

- One minute BTS are fangirling over Justin Bieber, the next minute they're getting fangirled over by Speed. The duality is priceless