BTS leader RM hangs out with Tiger JK backstage at MAMAs after triumphant night
The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMAs) brought together the biggest artists in Asian music, with bands like BTS, Wanna One, Twice, GOT7 and Momoland on the guestlist.
And the star-studded invite list led to Korean superstars hanging out backstage.
BTS leader RM posed with producer and rapper Tiger JK behind the scenes at the AsiaWorldExpo in Hong Kong, after both stars performed at the MAMAs.
In the picture shared to Tigers Instagram, he was beaming and pointing to a copy of BTSs TIME magazine cover, while RM had an arm around his shoulders.
Kim Nam-joon was holding a copy of his friends album.
Tiger captioned the picture: I finally got it signed! Congratulations! Its good to see you again! Thank you! I hope you spread happiness while also being healthy and happy! Ill make it up to you! Peace and love.
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Another photo Tiger shared showed that RM signed the cover: To the legend with a doodle of a tiger. Adorable.
The pair recently worked together on Tigers final Drunken Tiger album X: Rebirth of Tiger JK, on the song Timeless.
The tune charted at number 3 worldwide on the iTunes chart, and Tiger praised RM for helping him make the song a success.
Tiger JK opened the MAMAs with a performance of Double Up with SEVENTEENs Vernon, followed by I Want You with Yoon Mi Rae and Mantra with Yoon Mi Rae and Bizzy.
And of course, RM dominated the stage with BTS, who closed the awards show.
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The K-pop stars wowed the crowd with a salsa-inspired performance of Airplane pt 2, followed by a rock rendition of Fake Love and a full performance of IDOL.
BTS were winners of two Daesang at the MAMAs, being named Best Artist and taking home Best Album for Love Yourself: Tear.
They also won Best Asian Style, MWave Global Choice and Best Music Video for IDOL.
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