'J-Hope is my guy': John Cena says BTS found him at right time and helped with self-worth struggles
John Cena credits BTS for positively impacting his life
John Cena appeared on Texas' major pop culture event, FAN EXPO, on May 31. During then, he took on several fan questions, including one about his thoughts on BTS. Without any hesitation, he opened up on what their music meant to him. He explained that he wasn't that much into K-pop or into music in general. However, during his morally and emotionally low phase, he came across BTS' songs on self love, which helped him get past it.
"They found me at a right time in my life to give me hope and inspiration through who they are as people," the wrestler said. He also credited the boy band for producing songs that could resonate with people of any age group as "they reached a 48 year old dude who was struggling with self worth." He further said, "What BTS specifically did for me is they found me at a right time in my life to give me hope and inspiration through who they are as people."
He also mentioned one specific member, saying, " J-Hope is my guy," making fans wonder if the rapper was his bias or if they were close in real life. Overall, John Cena's heartfelt emotions struck a chord with the audience, who showered him with loud cheers.
Fan reactions to John Cena's statement about BTS
Fans found John Cena's words "genuinely touching" as his experience was similar to that of lot of fans. They called him "the real one" and even felt like he deserved a Run Jin or Run BTS invite right away. The incident showcased how people from different fields and cultures had the heart to appreciate each other and impact each other in unthinkable ways. With that, BTS' global impact was once again solidified.
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