Ryan Reynolds Shows He's a Super K-Pop Fan During Deadpool & Wolverine Press Tour with Hugh Jackman

Ryan Reynolds isn’t just a Swiftie: he’s also a BLINK!

At the beginning of the press tour for Deadpool & Wolverine along with friend Hugh Jackman in Seoul, South Korea, the Marvel actor showed his love for K-pop group Blackpink by answering questions from fans.

During the performance, Reynolds, Jackman and director Shawn Levy were given traditional Korean hanboks, which the moderator noted were designed by the same person who did Blackpink’s Coachella costumes.

The information prompted Reynolds to exclaim “Love Blackpink,” before adding that he’s also a big fan of South Korean boy band Stray Kids.

Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy and Hugh Jackman wear traditional Korean clothing, Hanbok, in Seoul.

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In fact, Reynolds’ love for Stray Kids goes back to 2021, when the actor praised theirs Dead pool– an inspired number in a Korean show, Kingdom: Legendary War.

For the performance, one of the band members, Felix, dressed up as Reynolds’ famous character, complete with a red mask, and greeted the audience in a manner similar to the opening scene of the film.

The number quickly caught the attention of Reynolds, who showed his support on Xu (formerly of Twitter), writing: “Oh hi @stray_kids.”

Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Felix from Stray Kids.

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The viral performance led to an adorable exchange on social media between Reynolds and Stray Kids singer Bang Chan, who revealed himself to be a superfan of the actor. At one point Reynolds called Bang his “new favorite Aussie”, jokingly overshadowing his friend Jackman.

Later that year, the two teamed up for a virtual interview in support of Reynolds’ film Free Guywhere the K-pop singer asked him a bunch of questions.

“I’m such a big fan,” Reynolds told Chan in the clip. “Not only do I love what you do, but I love how you do it because you do it with joy and authenticity,” he continued, noting, “I’m extremely proud to have gotten to know you in some way now.”

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman at the Deadpool & Wolverine press conference in Seoul.

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Reynolds’ recent appearance in South Korea marked the start of his press tour for Deadpool & Wolverinestarring him and his longtime friend Jackman.

During an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the two reflected on their 17-year friendship, noting that the “secret sauce” of their relationship is “genuinely rooting” for each other “all the time.”

“I want you to win. I feel the same way about Blake,” Reynolds said, referring to his wife Blake Lively. “While I’m rooting for her, I know she’s rooting for me, and that’s why we’re so connected.”

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Deadpool & Wolverine arrives in theaters on July 26.

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