Global K-pop sensation, BTS has a new fan added to their long list. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has declared his love for the boyband, leaving the fans on the Internet in a meltdown. In a new ad to promote his film ‘Dunki’, which is now available on Netflix, Shah Rukh Khan mentioned BTS and posed with finger hearts.
Shah Rukh Khan's new ad for 'Dunki'
Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix shared a video on social media, where King Khan plays out a scene from a visa office. While giving several reasons as to why his visa should be approved, Shah Rukh mentions BTS. Mentioning how he made ‘Raj’, a popular name in London, he says, “It’s the new ‘British Raj.’ Then, talking about South Korea, Shah Rukh argues, “Who taught the South Koreans to fall in love? I did,” and says, “Love you BTS.” With this, King Khan also posed with finger heart emoji.
The ad has left fans of Shah Rukh Khan and ARMYs in a frenzy on the internet. While fans praised the marketing strategy by SRK’s team, some ARMYs said that their favourite Bollywood star expressing love for BTS is them ‘winning in life’. The ad film has not only won the Internet but is also a creative way to promote the film which has earned over ₹ 470 crore worldwide.
About ‘Dunki’
Released in December, ‘Dunki’ was directed by Rajkumar Hirani and had Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu. A group of friends set out on a journey to emigrate to the United Kingdom via ‘donkey flight’. It was Shah Rukh Khan’s third film in 2023, making him first actor in the history to have his films gross ₹ 2,500 crore in an year.
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