BTS is known to have a diverse fanbase, consisting of even the hottest celebrities, many of whom include superheroes. BTS | BIGHIT MUSIC Previously, Tom Holland and John Cena revealed they are ARMYs. Not to mention, BTS V‘s bestie, Park Seo Joon, is even in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Heck, BTS themselves are canon in the MCU.
Now, the latest Marvel star to reveal that he’s a BTS fan is none other than Tobagonian-Rwandan actor Winston Duke, known for portraying M’Baku in Black Panther.
Currently, Winston Duke is promoting his new action-comedy film The Fall Guy alongside Ryan Gosling.
During a recent interview, Duke was asked about how he listens to movie scores to get into character. He confirmed this but added that he has been listening to BTS lately.
Yup …#army https://t.co/h2v73sNIGy
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
Interviewer: I did learn one thing about you: You like to listen to music to get into character. Movie scores specifically…
Winston Duke: I love movie scores… I’ve actually been also listening to a lot of BTS recently.
Interviewer: I love BTS. Do you have a favorite BTS song at the moment?
Winston Duke: You know that song “Friends?” That’s like on repeat right now.
Naturally, he caught the attention of ARMYs as the clip went viral on social media. Winston Duke expressed his excitement for RM‘s upcoming album, too.
Shhh but I’m super excited for this release too! https://t.co/EQYgb0A7Du
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
His current favorite song is “FRI(END)S” by V, though.
IYKYK
currently listening to friends by Vhttps://t.co/cF0PEw1SdT
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
Yet, his biases are RM and Jin… at least at this moment.
So, I love them all but RM & Jin are ranking as my favorite these days … #army https://t.co/7Zya1NzBWS
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
Like all of us, he is counting down the days to Jin’s return as well as RM’s comeback.
We’re all counting the days I imagine! https://t.co/1FxQKrQZo6
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
Winston Duke continued to interact with ARMYs. He reposted many tweets and replied to questions.
That’ll be cool! https://t.co/y0yQrUqnAF
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
You never know … https://t.co/5rbJ9ylG2m
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
Winston Duke revealed some of his favorite BTS songs, including OT7 and solo.
Hmmmm, I’m partial to cypher pt 4 https://t.co/dKoQJioABL
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
Uggh, you’re not the first to ask me this … too hard to choose! Truth is, I love all of them. https://t.co/EdYM2upWNe
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
Hands down … Yun ft Erykah Badu by RM https://t.co/Jj0MPAHOWY
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
Hmmmm
Well, I’d say
“somebody does love” by Agust D or “trivia seesaw” by suga https://t.co/aLTyPjhPgq
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 6, 2024
Oooh that’s hard to choose, but if pressed, i’ll go with black swan … yea! https://t.co/Y2DXDBdSx0
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 6, 2024
He gave lots of recommendations! He is certainly a man of taste.
This is by no means exhaustive or meant to be a selection against my many other favorites from the discography but here’s what jumps to my mind:
Jin- Astronaut
Rm- yun
Suga- seesaw
Jhope – on the street ft. jcole
Jimin – Filter
V- fri(end)s
Jungkook – Seven https://t.co/vFQPfr2ObF
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 6, 2024
My recs for you @savage_esquire as a new listener and given your civil rights work:
1. baepsae/silver spoon by bts
2. all day by rm
3. ugh! by bts
4. yet to come by bts
5. Neuron by Jhope
6. Life goes on by bts https://t.co/6Em2hnXkL1
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 6, 2024
He even watches BTS’s variety show Run BTS!, and he has a favorite episode.
Hmmm, not gonna lie, I haven’t seen them all but the 77 minute debate one … when the members kept setting off the water cannons unintentionally … 😂 https://t.co/lKBQM5JGop
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
If there were any questions about his ARMY status, he even knew the difference between the various “Run BTS.”
“lol that’s 3 different things: Run! Bts is their variety show … I’ve probably only seen a quarter of those. Run by BTS is a song about chasing the fleeting memories of one’s youth … it’s a vibe! Run BTS is a song about their hustle and determination for the past 7 yrs So, what I’m saying here is that each in their own right, stands on its own!”
— Winston Duke
lol that’s 3 different things:
Run! Bts is their variety show … I’ve probably only seen a quarter of those.
Run by BTS is a song about chasing the fleeting memories of one’s youth … it’s a vibe!
Run BTS is a song about their hustle and determination for the past 7 yrs
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
ARMYs were impressed by Winston Duke’s knowledge, as he revealed just what a dedicated fan he is.
Hands down … Yun ft Erykah Badu by RM https://t.co/Jj0MPAHOWY
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
When I Stan, I Stan! https://t.co/3kUIOtFETH
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 6, 2024
Not enough room in bio because I’m also Bey Hive, Navy & so much more! https://t.co/baIBlaldWJ
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 5, 2024
Winston Duke even confessed that he is looking to purchase an ARMY Bomb.
I’m actually looking to get an army bomb aka light stick … https://t.co/2568CkBcjU
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) May 6, 2024
He’s ready for that 2025 reunion tour when it comes up!