The close friendship between One Piece actor Arata Mackenyu and popular idol Chanyeol (EXO) delights many viewers.
Arata Mackenyu is currently a global star thanks to the immense popularity of ‘One Piece’. From his appearance to his personal life, fans are eagerly discussing and sharing everything about this male actor. Recently, netizens discovered the special friendship between Arata Mackenyu and Chanyeol (EXO).
As it turns out, these two stars have been friends since 2019. Arata Mackenyu and Chanyeol also follow each other on Instagram. Not long after, they posted photos taken together. Despite differences in nationality, age, and geographical distance, Chanyeol and Mackenyu quickly found common interests and often hung out together whenever they got the chance.
When the lead actor of One Piece appeared at an EXO concert, Chanyeol quickly recognized him and waved his hand, even introducing him to the audience. Chanyeol also greeted Mackenyu when the actor joined his livestream.
On Mackenyu’s side, the actor proudly shared with fans that Chanyeol is his closest friend from Seoul. “Zoro” even uses the term “hyung” for Chanyeol, which is how a younger person addresses an older person in Korean.
Thanks to Chanyeol, Arata Mackenyu also has good relationships with other EXO members like D.O. and Baekhyun.
