On April 21, 2025, renowned Filipino content creator Niana Guerrero opened up in a Teen Vogue feature about an exciting moment in her online life: receiving a follow from BTS member Jungkook. This surprise connection prompted Guerrero to reach out, questioning the authenticity of the interaction. To her astonishment, Jungkook replied with a concise but affirmative “Yes.”
“When Jungkook followed me, I started jumping in my room because I couldn’t believe that it was true. I even messaged him and said, ‘Oh my god, is this true?’ and when he replied with ‘Yes!’, I freaked out again,” the 19-year-old stated.
This brief exchange marked a noteworthy milestone in Guerrero’s career, which has been characterized by her impressive digital presence, showcasing dynamic dance routines and popular videos. The interaction attracted significant attention from fans, who expressed their excitement and support.
“Jungkook always makes people happy. He is the source of happiness,”an X user commented.
During the Teen Vogue interview, Guerrero also shared her aspirations for the upcoming year. Chief among them is her desire to meet Jungkook in person. Additionally, she mentioned plans to attend Coachella, explore the streets of Paris, and connect with emerging artist Tyla.
The news of Guerrero’s online engagement with Jungkook ignited a wave of reactions on social media. Many users expressed their hopes for similar recognition in the digital space, while others celebrated Guerrero’s achievements and anticipated her potential encounter with the K-pop star.
“New unrealistic goal here, become super talented to get noticed and be invited as guest to concerts XD,”a fan remarked.
“So happy for her! Deserve!!,”a user said.
“JK REPLIED????? LUCKY GIRL 😭😭😭,”a person shared.
Additional fan responses further highlighted the excitement surrounding Guerrero’s milestone:
“This is so cute 😭 I can’t wait for them to meet and dance together”a netizen mentioned.
“Remember Niana’s celebrity crush is Jungkook & she once said she wants to collab with Jungkook & Tyla,”a viewer noted.
“This girl is living my dream 😭😭,”another fan added.
BTS’ j-hope Previously Engaged with Niana Guerrero
In early 2024, Niana Guerrero also had a notable digital interaction with another BTS member, j-hope. The well-known Filipino dancer and influencer revealed that j-hope followed her on social media and directly messaged her seeking a TikTok tutorial.
“I was literally in the car on the way to an event when I saw it through a tweet, and I had to check if it was real multiple times because I couldn’t believe it at all. BTS is the best K-pop group ever to me,”Niana Guerrero asserted.
The two artists eventually crossed paths during j-hope’s concert in Manila as part of his HOPE ON THE STAGE tour, where they collaborated on a dance challenge to the trending track “MONA LISA.”This collaboration quickly gained traction across TikTok and Instagram, going viral within hours.
In a recent highlight, Guerrero made an unanticipated appearance on the Coachella stage during d4vd’s performance on April 19. Her choreographed rendition of “Feel It”was met with loud applause from the festival audience, showcasing her impressive talents.
Niana Guerrero gained fame after her viral dance video featuring her and her brother, Ranz Kyle, where they performed to “Despacito”in a moving car—an entertaining clip that resonated widely with audiences and helped launch her successful online career.