Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds is expressing his love for K-pop and especially for the 4th generation group Stray Kids and their leader Bang Chan.
It all began on May 20, when Stray Kids performed a mashup of their hit 'God’s Menu' and BLACKPINK’s 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' on the Korean show Kingdom: Legendary War. The performance was inspired by the movie Deadpool with member Felix recreating some parts of Ryan Reynolds, the set was decked in props, costumes as they paid homage to the superhero film. Interestingly, the leader of the group Bang Chan is a resident Deadpool fan.
After the episode, a fan-edited video went viral on Twitter which prompted Ryan Reynolds to respond.
Oh hello @stray_kids
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) May 20, 2021
Bang Chan, who did a live stream over the weekend, shared his appreciation for Ryan Reynolds after the actor's response. “I did not expect the one — the almighty one, the one — the Ryan Reynolds to actually see our performance. That was actually crazy. I was really lost for words,” he said.
“You guys know that I really, really like Ryan Reynolds,” he said in his livestream. “Not [just] ‘Deadpool’, but every other movie he’s been in, the original Wolverine movie as well. The stuff that he does now, as well, I’ve been keeping up with it. I think he’s an amazing person, very funny.”
He later quipped, “And yes, I would like an autographed.”
the special guest is deadpool? ???? pic.twitter.com/iA4RXy1yL2
— bang chan loops (@chrislooped) May 23, 2021
chan talking about @VancityReynolds noticing their deadpool inspired performance. he's so happy ☹️ pic.twitter.com/dbIh0nBOa8
— 리노 (@linoscent) May 23, 2021
On Sunday, Reynolds took to his social media to respond to Bang Chan's message by signing an Aviation Gin bottle. “First, I have your autograph right here, Bang Chan,” he wrote. “Will send to you this week. Second, as a new @Stray_Kids fan, can I get an autograph? #NewFavouriteAustralian,” added Reynolds, once again referencing his ongoing feud with Wolverine star Hugh Jackman.
I also have two things.
First, an autograph for you? Already on its way. Along with some other goodies that might suit the Red Suit.
Second, sorry @RealHughJackman #TheNewFavouriteAustralian pic.twitter.com/Nos0Ne0Ipl
— Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) May 24, 2021
On May 24, Bang Chan responded to Reynolds with two pictures and his autography on Stray Kids' album 'In Life'. Enjoying the new tag of 'New Favourite Australian', he jokingly apologised to Hugh Jackman and wrote, "I also have two things. First, an autograph for you? Already on its way. Along with some other goodies that might suit the Red Suit," he wrote adding, "Second, sorry @RealHughJackman #TheNewFavouriteAustralian."
Let’s get him a real mask.
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) May 24, 2021
Stray Kids' fans, called Stays, are living for this interaction between Reynolds and Bang and well, everyone's wondering how Hugh Jackman feels about this.
