On July 20, BTS’ V posted a screenshot on his Instagram story with Jung Ho-yeon during the tournament’s pre-match ceremony. 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. Jung Ho-yeon later reshared V’s story on her Instagram account, warmly acknowledging his support.
Ahead of the final between Spain and Argentina, Jung Ho-yeon attended the official pre-match ceremony at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19 (local time). As a global ambassador for Louis Vuitton, she appeared alongside Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, carrying the iconic Louis Vuitton trophy case containing the FIFA World Cup trophy onto the pitch before kick-off. The ceremony attracted worldwide attention as millions of viewers tuned in before the championship game.
While Jung Ho-yeon attended the opening ceremony, BTS represented Korea during the first official ceremony FIFA World Cup Final half-time show.
Sharing the stage with international artists including Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber, the group performed their global hit “Dynamite,” the song that made BTS the first Korean group to top the Billboard Hot 100. The performance marked another milestone for both BTS and K-pop on the global stage.
After the conclusion of the World Cup, Jung Ho-yeon shared photos of BTS’ halftime performance on her Instagram story. He accompanied the post with the heartfelt message: “So so proud.” His public show of support was met with enthusiastic reactions from fans, who enjoyed seeing two of South Korea’s biggest global stars celebrate each other’s successes.
The exchange served to once again serve as a reminder of the close friendship between V and Jung Ho-yeon, while also highlighting Korea’s growing cultural presence in one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events.
Sources: Naver
