On May 15, 2025, a captivating Instagram post by renowned art curator and designer Eva Chow featured BTS member Taehyung and actor Park Hyung-sik, sparking considerable interest across social media platforms. The image depicted the trio seated together during a dinner, with Chow referring to Taehyung and Park Hyung-sik as “TH” in her caption.
“Fun dinner w TH who is about to be released from the army soon and 81 from Ma1.. my favorite drama of the season.. hopefully, they will make a sequel!!,”Chow shared.
The post gained traction quickly, with many fans commenting on Taehyung’s seemingly altered appearance, likely due to the application of a beauty filter. This led to a whirlwind of reactions online, with users expressing their surprise.
This dinner was similar to an earlier gathering that Taehyung had also posted about, during which filmmaker Ray Yi was also present. The new photograph further confirmed Park Hyung-sik’s attendance.
“I’m glad we got tae and hyungsik together but she’s ridiculous with these filters. like pls don’t subject these two handsome men to your insecurities. look even tae’s flower is warped 😩,”a fan remarked.
“Did they know they were going to look like that in the final picture??,”a user mentioned.
“Why is she adding those filters? 😭 those pics look like ai. I didn’t even recognize Hyungsik 🧍,”a person shared.
In addition to the manipulated visuals, the reunion of Taehyung and Park Hyung-sik also garnered significant attention.
“Taehyung with Hyungsik!!!! I’m going to cry 😭😭😭,”a netizen said.
“Tae and Hyungsik besties 🥺,”a viewer noted.
“Taehyung and his best friend Hyungsik. These two make me so happy,”another fan added.
The Close-Knit Wooga Squad
Taehyung and Park Hyung-sik are part of the “Wooga Squad,” a tight-knit group of prominent figures in the South Korean entertainment industry. This circle includes Kim Taehyung, Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, and music artist Peakboy, known for their enduring camaraderie and occasional public appearances.
The term “Wooga” is derived from the Korean phrase ‘Woori-ga Gajok-inka?’, which translates to “Are we like family?” Despite each member’s engagement in different creative fields, they maintain a strong personal connection beyond the camera.
Their friendship blossomed in 2016 during the filming of KBS2’s historical drama Hwarang, which included Taehyung, Seo-joon, and Hyung-sik. Over time, this bond expanded with the inclusion of longtime friends Choi Woo-shik and Peakboy, solidifying the five-man squad. Recently, in July 2022, they shared their adventures on the travel reality show In the Soop: Friendcation, which aired on JTBC and is now available on Disney+.
Earlier in 2021, they also collaborated on Peakboy’s music video “Gyopo Hairstyle,”in which Taehyung’s playful appearance made a memorable nod to The Great Gatsby.
While not positioned as an official group, the Wooga Squad frequently shows support for one another through appearances at movie premieres, concerts, and social media interactions. Their friendship continues to attract immense public interest, showcasing a warm side of celebrity culture.