Bang Chan is officially 26 years old. The STRAY KIDS leader blew the candles on October 3 and not surprisingly, several fans greeted the idol on his special day. But one notable STAY who stood out was Ryan Reynolds who shared a unique video to celebrate Bang Chan’s special day.
Bang Chan Gets Hilarious Birthday Greeting from Ryan Reynolds
It’s no secret that Bang Chan and Ryan Reynolds have become close friends despite the distance. So it’s no surprise that the “Deadpool” actor made sure that the STRAY KIDS rapper got a special treat on his birthday. Reynolds’ PR team, known for the Maximum Effort Twitter account, posted a hilarious video proving the actor is a STAY just like the rest of us.
In the playful birthday message, Reynolds shared an amusing edit on Twitter, featuring a clip of himself from the 2015 movie “Woman in Gold.” In the edit, his character can be seen searching for TWICE‘s “Like OOH-AHH” online. The clip then humorously showcases Bang Chan appearing as a zombie in the music video, followed by a video of Bang Chan on a radio show. Reynolds captioned the post with a witty remark, stating, “You only turn 26 once. Or is it Twice?”
You only turn 26 once. Or is it Twice? Happy Birthday, Bang Chan! #TwentySixHugsForBangChan pic.twitter.com/hZ9hwEGqNp
— Maximum Effort (@MaximumEffort) October 3, 2023
The lighthearted video quickly gained traction and garnered over 400,000 views, showcasing Reynolds’ creative and entertaining birthday tribute to Bang Chan. Fans of Bang Chan embraced the playful gesture, appreciating the humor and thoughtfulness behind Ryan Reynolds’ birthday message for the K-pop idol.
I also have two things.
First, an autograph for you? Already on its way. Along with some other goodies that might suit the Red Suit.
Second, sorry @RealHughJackman #TheNewFavouriteAustralian pic.twitter.com/Nos0Ne0Ipl
— Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) May 24, 2021
Bang Chan and Ryan Reynolds first bonded over STRAY KIDS’ Deadpool-themed performance on “Kingdom”. After several exchanges on Twitter, Reynolds decided to send a signed Maximum Effort bottle to the idol and received a signed copy of the group’s most recent album at the time. From there, Bang Chan became Reynolds’ “Favorite Australian”, a title he “stole” from “Deadpool 3” star Hugh Jackman.