Within its first 24 hours, IShowSpeed’s video of meeting the members of BTS hit 300 million views, making it the most-viewed Instagram Reel ever in 24 hours. The most-liked comment by a recording artist on Instagram belongs to BTS member V. V commented on the post by streamer IShowSpeed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he met them. V wrote, “We were just as amazed to meet you 🙌.” This message gained over 1.4 million likes, making it the most-liked comment ever left by an artist on the platform. Meta hasn’t officially confirmed the figures, though it’s been widely reported across outlets. IShowSpeed now follows every single member of BTS on Instagram, keeping the excitement alive after their unforgettable meeting.
Famous streamer IShowSpeed first became popular online after getting super excited watching a BTS performance during the Spain versus Argentina World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19. Online videos showed IShowSpeed jumping when BTS came on stage. He pointed at them excitedly, danced, and cheered while they performed their hit song “Dynamite.” The excitement continued after the halftime show, when IShowSpeed met BTS backstage. In the Instagram video, he was seen happily greeting each member, talking with them, and giving the group hugs.
Speed jumps back and requests a picture before quickly rushing forward to hug them and playfully barking alongside J-Hope. After hugging the rest of the group, he squats down and does a cool backflip, getting loud cheers and claps from all the members. He then gets everyone together for a final group photo, shakes hands with RM and Jin, and keeps shouting, “Big fan, bro!”
Speed Was Already an ARMY.
Long before they met at MetLife Stadium during the FIFA World Cup final, IShowSpeed showed his support for the group during a livestream on July 9, 2026, while watching the France versus Morocco quarter-final match. While reading chat messages and audio donations, the popular streamer mentioned that BTS was his favorite K-pop group, joking that his brother preferred Stray Kids instead.
🚨| WATCH: Speed reveals his favorite K-pop group is BTS 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/tQolwJ9eYs
— Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) July 9, 2026
Fans Reaction On Social Media
Social media went crazy as BTS fans and Speed’s followers joined together to celebrate a huge double win on Instagram. People went wild when their backstage MetLife Stadium video broke the 24-hour record with 300 million views, while V’s sweet comment (“We were just as amazed to meet you 🙌”) quickly passed one million likes to become the fastest comment by an artist to reach that goal. Fans on Twitter and TikTok flooded feeds with funny memes, screenshots, and shocked reactions, calling the surprise meeting an amazing moment that completely broke the internet.
Well the bts impact goes crazy and not to say speed’s energy bruh
Wow, 300 million views in a day! That’s insane engagement
Speed met BTS and the internet collectively lost its mind. 300M views in 24hrs is CRAZY work
That’s what happens when one of the world’s biggest creators meets one of the world’s biggest music groups.
Kim Taehyung impact is insane
Real name Darren Watkins Jr., the online star known as IShowSpeed has become very famous for his high-energy live videos, wild actions, and huge love for soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. His loud personality and big excitement have built him a massive worldwide following, making him a major part of today’s internet culture.