Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio has unexpectedly found himself at the center of K-pop-related buzz after a brief moment from the 83rd Golden Globe Awards went viral online.
During the awards ceremony held on January 11 (local time) at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, DiCaprio was captured passionately chatting with another attendee during a commercial break. The clip was later shared by the Golden Globes’ official social media accounts with the caption, “Enjoy 30 seconds of Leonardo DiCaprio.”
In the short video, DiCaprio is seen pointing toward someone off-camera, making animated gestures, and mimicking an exaggerated reaction. While no audio was provided, several U.S. media outlets analyzed his lip movements and speculated that the actor appeared to be talking about K-pop.
According to lip-reading interpretations circulated online, DiCaprio seemingly said something along the lines of: “I saw you talking about K-pop. Who is that? Oh, it’s K-pop.” The gestures suggested he may have been humorously imitating someone enthusiastically reacting to a K-pop artist or song.
Although the exact context remains unconfirmed, local media speculate that DiCaprio was speaking with actor Chase Infiniti, his co-star from the upcoming film “One Battle After Another.” Infiniti is known to be an avid K-pop fan, lending some credibility to the theory.
The moment gained even more traction as viewers recalled another viral incident from the same ceremony. When a host jokingly remarked, “What’s most impressive is that your girlfriend achieved all of this before turning 30,” DiCaprio appeared visibly flustered. The actor, 51, is currently dating 27-year-old Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, and has long been a topic of discussion for his dating history.
Meanwhile, K-pop and Korean culture made a strong showing at this year’s Golden Globes. BLACKPINK’s Lisa appeared as a presenter, while SEVENTEEN’s Joshua walked the red carpet. Netflix’s animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” won both Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, marking the first time a K-pop-themed animation received such recognition at the Golden Globes.
As K-pop continues to permeate global pop culture, even fleeting moments—like Leonardo DiCaprio’s apparent “Oh, it’s K-pop” reaction—are enough to spark worldwide conversation, underscoring the genre’s undeniable international influence.
Sources: Daum
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