Shakira Shares Backstage Photo with BTS and Speaks Korean
16:15 24 July, 2026The Colombian pop diva and K-pop giants brought down the house at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, treating fans to a heartwarming backstage moment after the show.
Shakira sent fans into a frenzy worldwide after posting a backstage photo with the members of K-pop supergroup BTS. The highly anticipated meeting came after their joint performance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show.
In the photo shared on the singer's social media channels, she poses side-by-side with the BTS idols, capturing an undeniably warm and friendly atmosphere.
Captioning the joint snapshot, Shakira simply wrote "BTS" alongside a red heart emoji, triggering an immediate flood of ecstatic comments.
However, the surprises didn't end there: the singer also posted a short video where she warmly greeted fans in fluent Korean. The unexpected gesture sent a massive wave of excitement through her Korean fan base.
It was revealed that Shakira got her Korean language lessons from world-renowned choreographer Kany, who previously appeared on popular Korean TV shows. Kany also served as the head choreographer for the official World Cup 2026 anthem, "Dai Dai."