[OSENWORLD] BTS member V, Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min, and renowned pianist Cho Seong-jin were seen catching up in a rare off-stage moment, drawing attention from fans across both the music and sports worlds.
On July 8, V (Kim Taehyung) shared a photo on Instagram with the caption “HBDya” — a playful birthday shoutout to Son Heung-min.
The photo shows the three stars sitting side by side, smiling brightly at the camera. Cho Seong-jin strikes a shy pose, while Son Heung-min beams with a wide, cheerful smile. V sits casually between them. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed.
V’s birthday tribute sparked a wave of fan excitement, with many surprised and delighted by the unexpected trio. While celebrity-athlete friendships aren’t unheard of, the presence of Cho Seong-jin — a globally acclaimed classical pianist — added an unexpected cultural twist to the gathering.
Son is also known to share a close friendship with actor Park Seo-joon, one of V’s best friends. Meanwhile, V recently attended Cho Seong-jin’s piano recital alongside filmmaker Park Chan-wook, highlighting his growing ties to the classical music scene.
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