K-Pop Stars Swing Into Action for Spider-Man: Brand New Day!
The latest Marvel blockbuster, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” isn’t just breaking box office records in South Korea; it’s also capturing the hearts of some of K-pop’s biggest icons! The film is currently dominating Korean theaters, having sold an incredible 4.13 million tickets since its July 29th release, making it the fastest-selling movie of the year. But it’s not just the general public who are raving about Spidey’s latest adventure – K-pop’s biggest names have been publicly sharing their love, delighting fans and proving that even superstars can be huge movie buffs.
The hottest movie in Korean theaters right now has some very famous fans.
As “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” steamrolls the box office, K-pop’s biggest names have been lining up to show their love — on the stage, on social media and, in one case, at a movie night with a dress code.
BTS’ J-Hope Feels Like Flying Through NYC
BTS’s very own J-Hope kicked off the celebrity fan craze, showcasing his excitement right as the film debuted in North America. On Friday, the opening day, he posted a stunning nighttime view of New York City to his Instagram story, adorned with a Spider-Man graphic and music from the film’s iconic soundtrack. The excitement didn’t stop there!
The following night, while BTS was in New Jersey for the second North American leg of their tour, J-Hope shared his movie-going experience with the ARMY. “I saw the new Spider-Man movie,” he enthusiastically told the crowd after the gig, drawing a parallel between the high-energy concert and the web-slinger’s urban exploits. “I kinda feel like I was flying through New York.” To everyone’s delight, group member Jungkook playfully mimicked Spider-Man’s signature web-slinging hand gesture, proving the film’s impact was felt by more than just Hobi!
Seventeen’s Red-Themed Movie Night
Fellow K-pop powerhouse Seventeen made an event of it as well.
Carats were thrilled when Seventeen held a group live broadcast on Sunday via the fan community platform Weverse. The bandmates spilled the beans, revealing they had all watched “Brand New Day” together. What made it even more special? There was a themed dress code: everyone was told to wear something red for the occasion! The film clearly made a deep impression, with member The8 confessing he was moved to tears not once, but twice!
Highlight’s Yoon Doo-joon Channels His Inner Spidey
Highlight’s Yoon Doo-joon joined in the same day, re-creating Spider-Man’s signature wall-crawling pose — balanced on one hand against a wall — in a clip posted to the group’s YouTube channel.
Yoon Doo-joon’s impressive and playful pose perfectly captured the superhero spirit, showing off his strength and humor in a way that delighted his fans and added to the growing list of K-pop idols bitten by the Spider-Man bug. It seems the film’s thrilling action and emotional depth are resonating deeply across the K-pop landscape.
“Brand New Day” has truly cemented its place as a massive hit, topping the daily box office every day since its Korean release on July 29. With 4.13 million tickets sold as of Wednesday morning, its phenomenal success is clear, and the love from K-pop’s biggest stars only adds to its undeniable cultural impact.
