Iconic Gen Z Celebrities of K-pop and Hollywood Cross Paths at the Golden Globes

South Korea's prominent K-pop figure, Joshua Hong from Seventeen, delighted fans with an unexpected moment at the Golden Globes.

Making history as the first male K-pop artist to walk the Golden Globes' red carpet, Hong appeared in a fashionable black ensemble by Givenchy, highlighted by silver jewelry from Chaumet. Following his red carpet appearance, he proceeded backstage where a meeting with upcoming stars from 'Heated Rivalry,' Connor Storrie, and Hudson Williams, initiated a social media frenzy.

In a shared video by MTV, the trio was seen exchanging greetings, with Williams excitedly exclaiming 'Fellow Koreans!'—highlighting his mixed Korean heritage—as he posed for a picture with Hong.

Golden Moments and Upcoming Projects

Storrie and Williams attended the awards to present the honor for best supporting actress in a TV series. The duo had been promoting their HBO Max series, which, boosted by TikTok's reach, ranks among the top-viewed 2025 releases.

Following the viral video snippet of their backstage interaction, platforms such as Instagram and X saw a surge of enthusiastic responses from fans who claimed destiny had aligned for this meeting once Hong's participation at the event was declared.

During his red carpet interviews, Hong confessed his unfamiliarity with 'Heated Rivalry,' a series centered on the passionate relationship between two professional hockey players. 'My fans have been raving about it, so I plan to check it out soon,' he mentioned.

Future Stateside Opportunities

Joshua Hong's stateside appearances might become more frequent, given his recent signing with United Talent Agency in California, aiming for roles in acting. Meanwhile, he continues on tour with Seventeen, with upcoming shows scheduled across Southeast Asia.