BTS V and footballer Kim Min-jae share mutual admiration: "Let's grab a meal"

Footballer Kim Min-jae has publicly confessed his admiration for BTS member V. Following V's initial expression of interest in Kim, the defender responded by saying, "I am such a fan," and even suggested they grab a meal, creating an unexpected "mutual fan love" between the global sports star and the K-pop icon.

Kim, who plays for FC Bayern Munich, recently appeared on Kim Jong-kook's YouTube channel "GYM JONG KOOK," where he discussed his recent activities, including the World Cup, and his future plans.

During the appearance, Kim Jong-kook mentioned the recent buzz surrounding V wearing a Bayern Munich uniform. Previously, V performed at Bayern Munich's home stadium, the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, and drew significant attention by revealing himself wearing a club uniform gifted by the team.

In particular, after appearing in the uniform, when people around him mentioned the name Harry Kane, V drew attention by pointing to himself and saying, "No, I'm Min-jae Kim." He directly mentioned Kim, the representative Korean player for Bayern Munich.

Showing this scene to Kim, Kim Jong-kook revealed, "I occasionally see V at the gym," and then suggested that Kim record a video message on the spot.

Kim's reaction was unexpected. Without hesitation, he spoke to V, saying, "I am such a fan, and I hope we can have a delicious meal together next time."

The simple remark from the world-class footballer elicited laughter. While Kim is regarded as a top-tier European defender on the pitch, he proved to be no different from any other fan in front of his favorite star.

Kim Jong-kook also actively pushed for a meeting between the two. He added, "Taehyung likes things like eating meals," and noted, "V's personality is also really good." This increases expectations for the possibility of Kim and V actually sharing a meal.

In fact, the connection between the two began with V.

BTS performed at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on July 11 and 12 (local time). At that time, Bayern Munich gifted club uniforms to the BTS members, and V appeared wearing one.

Furthermore, Bayern Munich showed special interest by revealing images of V through their official SNS. The club had previously picked V as their "favorite" among the BTS members in official TikTok content, making this encounter even more eye-catching.

What is interesting is that V did not stop at simply wearing the Bayern Munich uniform but directly mentioned Kim's name. A global K-pop star cheered for the Korean defender playing for the prestigious German club in his own way, and upon hearing that, Kim responded by saying, "I am such a fan."

There is also an unexpected commonality between the two, who have reached the top in different fields of football and music. While Bayern Munich is the arena where Kim proves his name on the world stage, the Allianz Arena is a massive stage for V to demonstrate his presence as a global musician. The two, who have brightened the same space in different ways, have now confirmed they are fans of each other.

In particular, Kim's suggestion to "grab a meal" leaves more than a mere formal greeting. Since it has already been revealed that V knows Kim, if the two actually meet, it would be a special encounter between two global stars representing sports and popular music.

V shouted "Min-jae Kim" first, and Kim responded with "I am such a fan." Attention is gathering on whether this unexpected "mutual fan love" between the two Korean stars, who traverse the world on the pitch and the stage respectively, will lead to an actual meeting.