If Jungkook was appointed GRAFF’s first-ever global ambαѕѕador in July this year, Sana has been serving as the brand’s Asia regional ambαѕѕador since June 2024. On the 11th, the presence of representatives from two of the world’s leading music groups at the opening event for GRAFF’s “65 Years of Brilliance” retrospective exhibition in Tokyo, נαραи, quickly became a major talking point.
Although they did not appear in the same frame, both K-pop idols opted for coordinated black outfits at the exhibition, allowing GRAFF’s dazzling jewelry creations to take center stage as the highlights of their looks.
Jungkook paired a sophisticated suit and tailored trousers with a ribbed knit T-shirt, completing the look with a diamond cross pendant necklace featuring an intricate interlocking chain design. He also wore diamond earrings, adding depth and further appeal to his polished, sharp appearance.
Meanwhile, Sana exuded timeless elegance and clαѕѕic glamour in a black strapless dress, accessorized with an exquisitely crafted multi-carat diamond necklace as the centerpiece, along with a matching pair of long earrings. Her naturally straight, loose hairstyle further enhanced the graceful and refined look.
Beyond the glamorous appearances of the two idols, interactions between two of the world's largest fandoms, ARMY and ONCE, also attracted considerable attention. Following the event, one of the most widely discussed topics among ARMY was the support that Sana and TWICE's fans had shown Jungkook.
According to fans who were present, Jungkook stepped outside after the event to give one final farewell greeting to the crowd waiting for him. Amid the familiar cheers from ARMY, applause and enthusiastic words of encouragement could also be heard from ONCE, TWICE's fandom, who were there waiting for Sana. Their warm response came as a pleasant surprise to ARMY, who were quick to praise the gesture.
ARMY also noticed that several of Sana's fansites had filmed and photographed Jungkook, sharing the footage and pictures on their X accounts. One of them, OC (@bysana1229), posted a high-quality fancam of the BTS star that garnered more than half a million views on X. This was a particularly noteworthy gesture, as fansites typically focus on sharing content of the idols they follow, with exceptions usually reserved for special occasions such as April Fools' Day.
The support was not one-sided. In return, many ARMY and Jungkook fansites showered Sana with compliments and shared some of her standout moments at the GRAFF exhibition.
The positive interactions between the two fandoms at the event offered a heartwarming example of mutual respect and goodwill between fan communities. This stood in stark contrast to the intense rivalries and conflicts that have emerged among certain fandoms over the years.
ARMY also pointed out that TWICE has previously shown its respect for BTS on several occasions. In 2018, during an interview at KCON Los Angeles, Jihyo said: “We never thought Kpop would become so popular in αмєяι¢α, but because BTS paved the way and gave us an opportunity to become more known, we are very thankful and wish to promote more in the US.”
In a 2026 interview with Forbes, the TWICE leader once again acknowledged BTS's role in paving the way for кσяєαn artists to reach international au∂ιєnces and expressed her gratitude. Meanwhile, in Forbes' interview celebrating TWICE's 10th anniversary, Tzuyu also credited BTS with playing a significant role in bringing K-pop into the global spotlight, saying: "There are so many K-pop artists who worked so hard so that K-pop can take the center stage. Many artists worked hard to contribute, and BTS played a big role in that."
Now, fans of both groups continue to uphold this spirit of mutual respect and appreciation. Under ONCE's posts about Jungkook, ARMY couldn't help but share their thoughts: "Thank you for recording this beautiful piece", "I really hope we get to see BTS and TWICE collaborate someday", "My BangTwice heart for this moment", "ARMY and ONCE showing love and respect for each other is so heartwarming", "We love to see this kind of mutual respect", "It's so refreshing! Both Jungkook and Sana deserve all the love", "BTS and TWICE have always shown mutual respect, so seeing their fans reflect that same energy makes me even happier",...
