'I love that dude': BTS' Jungkook gets a heartfelt shout-out from Swedish star Omar Rudberg
Omar then looked straight into the camera and delivered a playful, flirty message: "Jungkook, call me" to cap off the moment with a wink of charm. The internet, of course, is living for this unexpected crossover of global fan energy and mutual artistic respect.
From FO&O to fanboy
Omar, who first made waves with boy band FO&O and later launched a solo career in 2018, has steadily built a reputation as a multi-talented force in both music and acting. But even with his own rising stardom, he couldn't resist the magnetic pull of Jungkook's global appeal - a sentiment echoed by a growing list of celebrity admirers.
Hollywood can't get enough of Jungkook
Hollywood heavyweight Tyrese Gibson recently praised the BTS star, writing, "Cheers to you on the talent, voice, and textures." A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys declared himself a "Big Big Fan," while actor O'Shea Jackson Jr. tweeted, "This Jungkook dude got some bangers lowkey. I'm just now finding out about him."
From comedy legend Andy Samberg and music icon Diana Ross to Broadway royalty Betty Buckley, the Jungkook effect is real. Many, including R&B star Kehlani, have named his hit Standing Next to You as a standout; she even shared a video of him covering her song Honey with the heartfelt message: "Jungkook, I love you so much!"
From Seoul to Stockholm to Hollywood, Jungkook's star power transcends borders, languages, and genres - cementing him not just as a K-pop idol, but as a once-in-a-generation global phenomenon.
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