The 2026 Golden Globes had no shortage of memorable moments, but the one that broke the internet this year happened backstage. Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams — the breakout stars of Heated Rivalry — snapped photos with K-pop star Joshua Hong, and the crossover instantly became one of the night’s most viral moments.
So what happens when three of the internet’s most buzzed-about stars link up in one place? A clip that’s already racked up 1.8 million views and counting
When Joshua introduced himself backstage, Williams — who is half Korean — immediately lit up, greeting him with a delighted, “A fellow Korean,” before the two shook hands, all smiles. From there, the interaction only got cuter. In the video and resulting photographs, the trio lean into the moment, flashing playful hand gestures and even kicking their legs out in sync.
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The crossover felt especially fitting given the moment all three are having. Heated Rivalry and its stars have become the talk of awards-season weekend, dominating timelines and pre-show chatter despite the series itself being ineligible for Golden Globes contention.
Joshua, meanwhile, arrived at the ceremony already primed for the collision. On the red carpet earlier in the night, the Seventeen member shared with Gold Derby that fans had been enthusiastically recommending Heated Rivalry to him, adding that he was excited to meet the cast and planned to check out the show.
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Fans were more than enthusiastic about the meet-cute.
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One photo explains pop culture in 2026: borderless, cross-industry, and powered by fandom. For their first Golden Globes, Storrie, Williams, and Joshua owned the night online, where the real awards-season energy lives anyway.
