Stitch from Lilo & Stitch Names His BTS Bias — and Fans Are Losing It

Stitch, the beloved character from Lilo & Stitch (directed by Dean Fleischer Camp), has revealed that his favorite singer is none other than BTS’s J-Hope.

In a recent interview with U.S. outlet The Nerds of Color, Stitch shared his love for K-pop and especially for BTS. The interview video, released on May 20, captured Stitch saying, “I’m a huge fan of K-pop,” before excitedly adding, “I love BTS — everyone around the world knows them!” He then singled out his favorite member: “J-Hope is my favorite.”

Stitch even broke out into a cheerful dance to J-Hope’s 2018 mixtape Hope World, adding a fun and adorable moment that quickly went viral.

Following the release of the interview, fans on social media couldn’t get enough of Stitch’s K-pop obsession. Comments like “Stitch’s bias is J-Hope? You’ve got great taste!” and “He said his favorite is J-Hope — that’s just too cute!” spread across platforms, adding to the buzz.

Meanwhile, Lilo & Stitch tells the heartwarming and humorous story of a lonely girl named Lilo and a mischievous blue alien creature named Stitch, who come together as an unlikely but lovable family. The film opened to a massive success, earning $341.7 million globally in its first weekend — approximately 467.4 billion KRW — and has set a record for the biggest Memorial Day weekend opening in U.S. box office history. It is currently showing in Korean theaters.

Set in Hawaii, the 2025 remake film follows the unlikely bond between a lonely girl, Lilo, and Stitch, a chaotic alien experiment with a hidden heart. Balancing humor, heart, and updated cultural nuance, the film has struck a chord with both longtime fans and new audiences. The film is definitely riding a wave of viral attention after Stitch adorably declared BTS’s J-Hope as his favorite K-pop star.

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