Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi recently shared his happiness about meeting BTS’ J-Hope after a long time apart—about one and a half years. Their friendly reunion shows the strong bond between these two famous stars.

Kentaro Sakaguchi Talks About Meeting J-Hope

In a recent live chat on his Instagram, Kentaro Sakaguchi talked about how happy he was to see J-Hope again. J-Hope had just finished his military service, and Sakaguchi expressed his joy by saying:

“Oh, yes! I met Hobi, J-Hope, for the first time in a while after he was discharged. I was so happy to meet him after such a long time. I’m glad he looked happy. I think it’s been about a year and a half since the last time we met. I was happy since he seemed to be doing very well.”

This shows how much they care for each other, even with time apart. The last time they met was at the 2022 MAMA Awards, where J-Hope performed solo and showed his talent as an individual artist.

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Kentaro Sakaguchi’s Recent Work

Kentaro Sakaguchi’s visit to South Korea was special for more reasons than just seeing J-Hope. He was in Busan for the 29th Busan International Film Festival to show his film Beyond Goodbye, which got good reviews. He is also starring in the new Korean drama What Comes After Love. This show, released in 2024, is based on a novel called Things That Come After Love. It tells the story of a Korean woman and a Japanese man who share a deep connection.

J-Hope’s Return to the Spotlight

After finishing his military service, J-Hope is excited to be back in the public eye. He recently threw the first pitch at a baseball game between the Kia Tigers and Samsung Lions in his hometown of Gwangju. Fans are looking forward to seeing what J-Hope will do next, including new music and performances.

The reunion between Kentaro Sakaguchi and J-Hope is not just a happy moment for them, but it also highlights the friendship between Korean and Japanese entertainment. Their bond shows how strong connections can cross borders.

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