Global pop star Shakira delighted fans by sharing a backstage photo with K-pop group BTS after their performances during the halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. She also surprised fans by greeting them in Korean.
The photo, shared on Shakira’s social media, showed her posing with the BTS members backstage in a warm and friendly moment.
Both artists performed during the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey earlier this week. BTS performed its global hit “Dynamite,” while Shakira closed the show with “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Along with the photo, Shakira wrote “BTS” and added a heart emoji, drawing enthusiastic reactions from fans.
She also shared a short video in which she greeted viewers in Korean, earning praise from Korean fans for the unexpected gesture.
According to reports, the Korean greeting was taught to Shakira by global choreographer Kany, who has previously appeared on Korean entertainment shows. Kany also serves as the lead choreographer for “Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Fans around the world welcomed the interaction between the two global music acts and celebrated the friendly backstage moment shared by Shakira and BTS.
Born in 1977, Shakira debuted in 1996 and has remained one of the world’s most successful pop artists.
