IShowSpeed meets BTS at FIFA World Cup final backstage, celebrates with a backflip
IShowSpeed's animated reaction to BTS' halftime performance at the Spain versus Argentina World Cup final went viral, and he later met the group backstage.
From cheering wildly in the crowd to hugging K-pop star band BTS backstage, IShowSpeed had a FIFA World Cup Final experience most fans could only dream of.
Videos of the streamer's reaction and his meeting with the group have now taken over social media.
The popular streamer, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., went viral after sharing his animated reaction to the K-pop group's halftime performance during the Spain vs Argentina final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
Videos circulating across social media show IShowSpeed springing from his seat the moment BTS appeared on stage. Pointing excitedly towards the performers, he danced, cheered and sang along as the group performed their global hit Dynamite.
Fans seated nearby could be seen smiling, filming the moment on their phones and joining in as the stadium erupted during the performance.
The clip quickly made its way across Instagram and X with users calling it one of the most entertaining moments of the night.
Many enjoyed seeing one of the world's biggest internet personalities react like an ordinary fan, while others loved the unexpected crossover between the gaming community, football fans and the BTS ARMY.
The excitement continued after the halftime show.
Videos shared online later showed IShowSpeed meeting BTS backstage, where he greeted each member with visible enthusiasm. He hugged the members, exchanged a few words with them and exclaimed, "Big fan, bro!" to J-Hope before celebrating the moment with one of his signature backflips.
BTS members also joined the excitement by leaving cheerful comments on IShowSpeed's Instagram post, further delighting fans who had been celebrating the unlikely meeting.
While the halftime show and backstage reunion dominated conversations online, the football itself delivered plenty of drama as well. Spain emerged victorious over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Final, capping off the tournament with a memorable night that blended sport, music and internet culture.
From cheering wildly in the crowd to hugging K-pop star band BTS backstage, IShowSpeed had a FIFA World Cup Final experience most fans could only dream of.
Videos of the streamer's reaction and his meeting with the group have now taken over social media.
The popular streamer, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., went viral after sharing his animated reaction to the K-pop group's halftime performance during the Spain vs Argentina final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
Videos circulating across social media show IShowSpeed springing from his seat the moment BTS appeared on stage. Pointing excitedly towards the performers, he danced, cheered and sang along as the group performed their global hit Dynamite.
Fans seated nearby could be seen smiling, filming the moment on their phones and joining in as the stadium erupted during the performance.
The clip quickly made its way across Instagram and X with users calling it one of the most entertaining moments of the night.
Many enjoyed seeing one of the world's biggest internet personalities react like an ordinary fan, while others loved the unexpected crossover between the gaming community, football fans and the BTS ARMY.
The excitement continued after the halftime show.
Videos shared online later showed IShowSpeed meeting BTS backstage, where he greeted each member with visible enthusiasm. He hugged the members, exchanged a few words with them and exclaimed, "Big fan, bro!" to J-Hope before celebrating the moment with one of his signature backflips.
BTS members also joined the excitement by leaving cheerful comments on IShowSpeed's Instagram post, further delighting fans who had been celebrating the unlikely meeting.
While the halftime show and backstage reunion dominated conversations online, the football itself delivered plenty of drama as well. Spain emerged victorious over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Final, capping off the tournament with a memorable night that blended sport, music and internet culture.
From cheering wildly in the crowd to hugging K-pop star band BTS backstage, IShowSpeed had a FIFA World Cup Final experience most fans could only dream of.
Videos of the streamer's reaction and his meeting with the group have now taken over social media.
The popular streamer, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., went viral after sharing his animated reaction to the K-pop group's halftime performance during the Spain vs Argentina final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
Videos circulating across social media show IShowSpeed springing from his seat the moment BTS appeared on stage. Pointing excitedly towards the performers, he danced, cheered and sang along as the group performed their global hit Dynamite.
Fans seated nearby could be seen smiling, filming the moment on their phones and joining in as the stadium erupted during the performance.
The clip quickly made its way across Instagram and X with users calling it one of the most entertaining moments of the night.
Many enjoyed seeing one of the world's biggest internet personalities react like an ordinary fan, while others loved the unexpected crossover between the gaming community, football fans and the BTS ARMY.
The excitement continued after the halftime show.
Videos shared online later showed IShowSpeed meeting BTS backstage, where he greeted each member with visible enthusiasm. He hugged the members, exchanged a few words with them and exclaimed, "Big fan, bro!" to J-Hope before celebrating the moment with one of his signature backflips.
BTS members also joined the excitement by leaving cheerful comments on IShowSpeed's Instagram post, further delighting fans who had been celebrating the unlikely meeting.
While the halftime show and backstage reunion dominated conversations online, the football itself delivered plenty of drama as well. Spain emerged victorious over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Final, capping off the tournament with a memorable night that blended sport, music and internet culture.
