An unexpected story involving veteran actress Ko So Young and Jungkook is becoming a hot topic among fans after the actress revealed a surprisingly personal interaction connected to the BTS star’s family.
The story was shared through a recent video uploaded to Ko So Young’s personal YouTube channel, where she gave viewers a rare look inside her wardrobe and personal belongings for the first time since her debut 35 years ago.
While casually showing various items during the tour, Ko suddenly held up a small piece of candy and proudly revealed its unexpected origin.
“BTS Jungkook’s mother gave this candy to me,” she said with a smile.
The moment immediately caught the attention of both her staff members and viewers, who were clearly surprised by the connection between the actress and Jungkook’s family.
Naturally, the staff quickly asked how she even knew Jungkook’s mother in the first place.
Ko then explained that she recently attended a BTS concert where she happened to be seated right next to Jungkook’s parents. According to the actress, the two greeted each other warmly during the event, leading to a memorable interaction that she still seemed genuinely touched by afterward.
Ko recalled that Jungkook’s mother apologized for not having a more meaningful gift to offer and instead handed her a piece of candy.
Even though it was something extremely small and simple, Ko So Young treated the candy almost like a treasured keepsake during the video. At one point, she playfully refused to let her staff members touch it, making everyone laugh.
Fans online quickly found the moment unexpectedly wholesome.
Many viewers commented that the interaction felt very genuine because of how sincerely appreciative Ko seemed over such a tiny gesture. Others were amused by how protective she became over the candy despite being one of Korea’s most famous actresses herself.
The story became even more interesting when Ko revealed that she also briefly met Jungkook after the concert.
According to her, Jungkook personally told her that his mother enjoys eating that particular candy every day, which made the small gift feel even more personal and meaningful.
The anecdote has sparked discussion online partly because fans rarely hear about Jungkook’s family interacting publicly with celebrities outside BTS’s immediate circle. The fact that a longtime actress like Ko So Young was seated next to Jungkook’s parents — and later casually sharing stories about them — created a surprisingly unexpected crossover between generations of Korean entertainment stars.
Some fans also pointed out how little public interaction there has actually been between Ko So Young and Jungkook over the years, which made the revelation feel even more random and fascinating.
Others joked that the candy instantly became “the most valuable candy in Korea” because of how carefully Ko protected it throughout the video.
Meanwhile, many BTS fans praised Jungkook’s parents for appearing warm and humble despite their son’s massive global fame. Online comments repeatedly described the interaction as “sweet,” “adorable” and “very Korean parent coded.”
The story also highlighted Jungkook’s well-known close relationship with his family. Over the years, fans have frequently noticed how supportive his parents have remained throughout BTS’s career, often attending concerts and quietly cheering him on from behind the scenes.
Even though the anecdote itself was simple, the warmth of the interaction is exactly why it has resonated so strongly online.
In an entertainment industry often dominated by carefully managed public images and major headlines, fans seemed genuinely charmed by the idea that one of Korea’s biggest stars could still be connected to something as ordinary and personal as his mother sharing her favorite candy with another celebrity.
