BTS’s J-Hope wins hearts with Shah Rukh Khan inspired pose during meet-up with IVE in Berlin

BTS’s J-Hope wins hearts with Shah Rukh Khan inspired pose during meet-up with IVE in Berlin

In an unexpected yet delightful moment that has taken the internet by storm, BTS’s J-Hope met with the members of rising K-pop girl group IVE in Berlin, creating a buzz that has fans of both K-pop and Bollywood ecstatic. What made the encounter even more memorable? J-Hope striking Shah Rukh Khan’s legendary wide-arm pose — a gesture instantly recognizable to Bollywood lovers across the globe.

On July 16, IVE’s official social media handle surprised fans with a group photo captioned, "IVE x J-Hope meet at Berlin." In the now-viral image, J-Hope stands in the center with arms outstretched, surrounded by IVE members — Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo — all reaching toward him with bright smiles. The playful pose immediately reminded fans of SRK’s iconic stance from countless romantic Bollywood films, sparking a frenzy online. Fans dubbed it "the ultimate K-pop x Bollywood crossover," and the phrase quickly began trending on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

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The picture wasn’t just a lucky backstage moment. Both J-Hope and IVE were in Berlin for their respective performances at Lollapalooza Berlin 2025, held at the historic Olympiastadion. J-Hope, who performed on July 13, wowed the crowd with a 90-minute solo set packed with hits from his mixtape Jack in the Box and newly released tracks. IVE took the stage a day earlier, energizing their audience with a live band and a 55-minute set of fan-favorite songs like "Love Dive" and "I AM."

This interaction between one of K-pop’s biggest stars and one of its brightest new acts only added to the global excitement surrounding both artists. Fans praised J-Hope’s warmth and friendliness, with many noting how naturally he brought together two major cultural worlds — K-pop and Bollywood — in one charming gesture.

IVE is now headed to Lollapalooza Paris, where they’ll perform on July 20, continuing their European festival tour. Meanwhile, J-Hope is preparing to reunite with his BTS bandmates in Los Angeles as anticipation builds for the group’s upcoming comeback album.