The Marvel actor showed his love for Blackpink and Stray Kids during a press conference in Seoul

Ryan Reynolds and Blackpink

Ryan Reynolds isn’t just a Swiftie: he’s also a BLINK!

While kicking off the press tour for Deadpool & Wolverine alongside pal Hugh Jackman in Seoul, South Korea, the Marvel actor showed his love for K-pop group Blackpink while answering fan questions.

During the appearance, Reynolds, Jackman and director Shawn Levy were presented with traditional Korean hanboks, which the moderator noted were designed by the same person who did Blackpink’s Coachella costumes.

The information prompted Reynolds to exclaim, “Love Blackpink,” before adding that he was also a big fan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.

US-Canadian actor and producer Ryan Reynolds, Canadian director Shawn Levy and Australian actor Hugh Jackman wave as they wear traditional Korean hanbok clothing presented to them during a press conference to promote their new film 'Deadpool & Wolverine' in Seoul on July 4, 2024.

Ryan Reynolds,Shawn Levy and Hugh Jackman wear traditional Korean hanbok clothing in Seoul.ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP

In fact, Reynolds’ love for Stray Kids goes back to 2021, when the actor praised their Deadpool-inspired number on the Korean show, Kingdom: Legendary War.

For the performance, one of the band’s members Felix dressed up as Reynolds’ famous character, red mask in all, and greeted the audience in a similar fashion to the film’s opening scene.

The number quickly got the attention of Reynolds, who showed his support on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Oh hello @stray_kids.”

Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool Mnet K-POP

Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Felix from Stray Kids.COURTESY EVERETT COLLECTION; MNET K-POP/YOUTUBE

The viral performance led to an adorable exchange on social media between Reynolds and Stray Kids singer Bang Chan, who revealed himself as a superfan of the actor. At one point, Reynolds called Bang his “new favorite Australian,” jokingly shading his pal Jackman.

Later that year, the two teamed up for a virtual interview in support of Reynolds’ film Free Guy, where the K-pop singer asked him a handful of questions.

“I’m such a huge fan,” Reynolds told Chan in the clip. “Not only do I love what you guys do, but I love how you do it because you do it with joy and you do it with authenticity,” he continued, noting, “I’m super proud that I get to kind of know you now.”

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds attend a press conference for "Deadpool & Wolverine" on July 04, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman attend Deadpool & Wolverine press conference in Seoul.HAN MYUNG-GU/WIREIMAGE

Reynolds’ recent appearance in South Korea marked the beginning of his press tour for Deadpool & Wolverine, which stars him and his longtime friend Jackman.

During an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the two reflected on their 17-year friendship, noting that the “secret sauce” to their bond is “genuinely rooting” for one another “all the time.”

“I want you to win. It’s the same way I feel about Blake,” Reynolds said, mentioning his wife Blake Lively. “As I’m rooting for her, I know she’s rooting for me, and it’s why we’re so connected.”