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John Cena Says He Doesn’t Follow K-Pop—But BTS Gave Him Hope

Revealing J-Hope as his BTS bias sparked a viral ARMY reaction, highlighting the band’s role in bolstering his self-worth.

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Overview

  • At the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, WWE star John Cena told Fan Expo Dallas attendees that while he doesn’t follow K-pop broadly, he is drawn to BTS.
  • He revealed J-Hope as his favorite BTS member, referring to him as "his guy," which drew cheers from the crowd.
  • Cena described how BTS’s message of self-love reached him during a personal struggle with self-worth and inspired a renewed sense of hope.
  • Video clips of his remarks quickly spread across social media, with ARMY fans praising the crossover between the wrestling icon and the K-pop group.
  • He has credited BTS and the ARMY with influencing his openness and motivating him to write books on self-love and vulnerability.