The Guardian once cited opinions from economists when commenting on the power of ARMY, the fandom of BTS. They pointed out that ARMY shares many similarities with the famously devoted fandom of global superstar Taylor Swift in terms of loyalty, age demographics, and spending intentions. However, they emphasized that ARMY stands out even more for demonstrating a higher level of enthusiasm and commitment. This can be clearly seen just by looking at BTS’s first five concerts in South кσяєα and נαραи in April 2026.
Another interesting point is that BTS’s fandom has no boundaries, with people from all walks of life falling for the group—from children aged 4–5 to seniors in their 60s and 70s, from ordinary individuals to singers, actors, and even politicians.
The list even includes Hanna Kim, who has openly confirmed herself as a devoted fan of the K-pop superstars. Beyond her Miss Universe title, Hanna Kim is also known as a model, influencer, and a multi-talented professional—a linguist, a clinical trial interpreter, and a sкιℓℓed clαѕѕical ballet dancer.
Like many other celebrities, Hanna Kim has been a loyal fan of the group for years. "I'm an ARMY, I'm a big fan of BTS. I love their songs, their performance and also what they say. They speak up for so many different people including those who are suffering, those who have ℓσѕт hope. When I was having a hard time in my life, BTS' songs gave me hope so I really love the group", she expressed in an interview.
When asked about her favorite member, the кσяєαn Miss Universe candidly named Jungkook. She has repeatedly shown her fangirl enthusiasm for the “Golden Maknae”: following Jungkook’s Instagram account, sharing the song Standing Next to You on her Instagram story with the caption “The One and Only,” using a custom phone case featuring Jungkook on screen, choosing him when asked who she would want to have dinner with, and affirming, “He’s my favorite member of BTS,” ...
After repeatedly expressing her affection for her bias, her fangirl dream recently took an impressive leap forward when Jungkook υиєχρє¢тє∂ly reposted one of her Instagram posts. The post featured a bold photoshoot concept—a new version of Hanna Kim, which she described as: “I'm giving up on the 'pure' look... I'll just live with what I was born with.”
Upon realizing that her ultimate bias had interacted with her account, Hanna was almost overwhelmed with excitement and disbelief. She immediately posted a story with the caption: “OMG WHATTTTTT. What is happening? Is this a dream or real life?” Unable to contain herself, she followed up with another story: “OMG WHATTTTTT!!!! My favorite one reposted me. Now my heart is beating so fast and I can't breathe. I can’t believe this is reality,” showing her peak excitement.
Such a reaction is, of course, completely understandable—your idol has acknowledged your presence. What could be more incredible than that? One could even say she must have felt like she had just been crowned for the second time.
Interestingly, it was precisely when Hanna declared she was “giving up on the pure image” to embrace her bold, authentic self that caught Jungkook’s attention. Perhaps her courage to express a distinct identity created an invisible connection with Jungkook—an artist who has always valued freedom and individuality. His repost was not merely a random interaction but could also be seen as a form of support for her and for fans who dare to be themselves.
Fans, in turn, also left numerous comments reacting to this moment: "She all fell under his charm. Like us but of course, she is luckier. Congrats", "Ohh diva finally got her baby's repost", "Noooo she’s so cute she tagged her friends tooo. She deserves this", "I bet she was so surprised and happy. She loves him a lot", "The way she couldn’t even breathe… same girl, SAME. That’s every ARMY’s dream right there", "Hanna living every fangirl’s fantasy", "She received encouragement from her bias. Congratulations to her. She deserves after always showing her love and support for him"...
