EXO’s Kai Became an Honorary BTS Member Thanks to This Grandma

Kpop fans love a good idol moment, but sometimes it’s the unfiltered, casual chats that truly steal the show. In a now-viral moment that feels straight out of a sitcom, EXO’s Kai had a hilarious exchange with a grandmother who proudly claimed her favorite idols are BTS. What followed was pure gold.

Kai, ever the mischief-maker, started off by asking if she knew any Kpop idols. Without hesitation, she said, “My favorite is BTS!” Naturally, Kai had to test her. He asked if she knew their names, and she confidently replied, “Of course I know!” But when he pressed her—“Who? Who do you know from BTS?”—she threw up her guard with a classic response: “Don’t ask me that.”

🐻: Do you know Kpop idols?
👵 My favorite is BTS!
🐻: Do you know their names? The BTS members?
👵: Of course I know!
🐻👵🏻: 😮 Who? Who do you know from BTS?
👵: Dont ask me that!
🐻: Do you know KAI of BTS? 😊
👵: I like him!

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That’s when Kai hit her with the curveball. “Do you know KAI of BTS?” he asked, trying to keep a straight face. And her answer? A delighted, “I like him!” Fans everywhere erupted. The confusion was chaotic, but in the most charming way.

This moment sparked fresh appreciation for the rare but heartwarming friendship between BTS and EXO members, especially Kai and Jimin. The two have been close since their early days, introduced through mutual friends and growing tighter through the “Padding Friends” circle. They’ve supported each other during award shows, shouted each other out in album notes, and shared genuine affection that fans from both sides admire.

In the end, whether it’s a mix-up or a long-running fan war, moments like this remind us that Kpop is ultimately about joy, connection, and a shared love for the artists. Kai may not be in BTS, but with this grandma, does it really matter?