#SHOWBIZ: Netizens excited as BTS' J-Hope loves Malaysian snack
SEOUL: A short video clip has gone viral on TikTok, featuring BTS member J-Hope revealing that one of his favourite snacks is Super Ring, a popular cheese-flavoured treat made in Malaysia.
In the video, the 31-year-old, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, tells the programme host that the snack is "very tasty and full of cheesy flavour," even encouraging the host to try it.
"It's so flavourful and delicious," he said.
Although the K-pop star mistakenly thought the snack was from Singapore, Malaysian fans were still thrilled and proud that J-Hope had expressed his love for the much-loved local product.
Comments on the posts included: "Someone please tell him Super Ring is from Malaysia!"
"So proud that J-Hope loves Super Ring!" and "I screamed at my phone when I saw J-Hope enjoying Super Ring. So proud!"
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