BTS members J-Hope and V are going viral after reacting in real time to Drake's surprise name-drop of BTS on his new track "Make Them Cry," from his recently released album Iceman.
The moment quickly spread online after V posted a short Instagram Story showing their stunned reaction. The clip shows J-Hope and V hanging out in a room, casually vibing to the song before the moment hits.
According to Rolling Stone, as Drake raps, "I'm feeling like BTS, 'cause it took the whole career for me to be so discovered," both artists suddenly stop moving.
Their expressions shift from relaxed to shocked as they look at each other in disbelief, clearly surprised by the shoutout. The two then turn back toward the camera, still processing what they just heard. V shared the moment without any caption, only tagging Drake's account, letting the reaction speak for itself.
Fans quickly picked up the clip and spread it across social media, calling it one of the most genuine celebrity reactions of the day.
BTS members reaction to being called out on ICEMAN 🧊🔥🦉 pic.twitter.com/60pLecW87P
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BTS and Drake Connection Resurfaces
This is not the first time BTS and Drake have crossed paths in pop culture history. Back in 2018, Drake featured a clip of J-Hope's viral "In My Feelings" dance challenge in the official music video for his hit song, showing an early connection between the two global acts, Billboard reported.
The connection between them has also been mentioned in interviews over the years, with J-Hope previously naming Drake as a dream collaboration artist. That long-standing admiration made this latest name-drop even more meaningful for fans who follow both artists closely.
The moment comes as BTS continues a busy year in music. The group recently released their album ARIRANG, which performed strongly on the Billboard charts, including multiple weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and a chart-topping lead single. They are also currently touring worldwide, performing in major stadiums as part of their ongoing global schedule.
On Drake's side, the release of Iceman was part of a surprise triple-album drop that also included Maid of Honour and Habibti, catching fans off guard with its scale and timing.
