Hugh Jackman discovered to be a K-pop fan, stans Stray Kids on Instagram
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Australian actor Hugh Jackman sent Stray Kids fans, officially called Stays, into a frenzy after complimenting member Hyunjin’s artwork on Instagram.
A post on the Stray Kids Instagram account page blew up on Monday after Jackman, 53, called Hyunjin, 22, an “amazing artist” for his oil-on-canvas painting. Jackman’s comment has amassed over 102,000 likes and more than 1,800 comments as of this writing.
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“An amazing artist you are,” the “Logan” actor wrote, to which Hyunjin, through the Stray Kids official Instagram account, replied, “Thank you. I’m very honored.”
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#Hyunjin's reply to Hugh Jackman's comment
"Thank you :) I'm very honored"@Stray_Kids #StrayKids #스트레이키즈 #スキズ #현진 https://t.co/JL8BEVoEBo pic.twitter.com/V0xaOyHuMJ
— Stray Kids Global (@StrayKidsGlobal) May 30, 2022
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The short interaction between the two was enough to cause an explosion on social media. Many Twitter users could not handle the exchange Jackman had with Hyunjin, with one user writing, “i still can't comprehend the fact that stray kids got hugh jackman liking/commenting on their instagram. Like it's THE HUGH JACKMAN.”
i still can't comprehend the fact that stray kids got hugh jackman liking/commenting on their instagram. like it's THE HUGH JACKMAN.
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— N (@skzjunkie) May 30, 2022
“OMG! Hugh Jackman recognizing what an amazing artist our Hyunjinnie is!!” another user exclaimed.
OMG! Hugh Jackman recognizing what an amazing artist our Hyunjinnie is!! #Hyunjin @Stray_Kids
— HAN's iced americano⁸ (@QuokkaLover00) May 30, 2022
“We already know Hugh Jackman follows Stray Kids on IG but he even took the time to leave a comment on Hyunjin's painting post,” one Twitter user wrote.
We already know Hugh Jackman follows Stray Kids on IG but he even took the time to leave a comment on Hyunjin's painting post pic.twitter.com/kfxYF5b6aA
— soph ☻ (@sevngbinsvng) May 30, 2022
However, Jackman has been relevant in the Stay fandom for some time now. Last year, the actor was mentioned in an exchange between Canadian heartthrob Ryan Reynolds and Stray Kids leader Bang Chan.
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
“No worries, Bang Chan! I just worry for [Stray Kids] now that [Ryan Reynolds] is a fan,” Jackman wrote in his reply when Bang Chan acknowledged he was Reynolds’ “new favorite Australian,” referencing Jackman. “He can be a lot. Gotta watch out for my fellows Aussies! Hi Felix!”
No worries, bang chan! I just worry for @Stray_Kids now that @VancityReynolds is a fan. He can be a lot. Gotta watch out for my fellows Aussies! Hi Felix!
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) May 24, 2021
Haha thanks for the heads up! We’ll keep an eye on him Luckily all our members are just like him so we reckon we’ll be able to handle him
- Bang Chan & Felix— Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) May 24, 2021
In a January Teen Vogue interview, Bang Chan credited Jackman as his inspiration for pursuing a performing arts career. He reportedly looked up to the “Greatest Showman” actor, his childhood idol, for his multifaceted talent in the arts of singing, dancing and acting.
“That's what I enjoyed doing, too, entertaining people and impressing them. So that's who I wanted to follow,” Bang Chan, who attended a performing arts high school in Newtown, Sydney, Australia, told Teen Vogue.
Image @realstraykids (left), @thehughjackman (right)