“My Staywol Heart is Bursting” — Fans Adorably React to Stray Kids Felix and SHINee Key’s Heartwarming Interaction at Concert

Felix from Stray Kids was seen cheering for his senior, KEY of SHINee, during his concert on September 15, 2024. However, it was not only his attendance that captivated fans but also the touching exchange between the two idols, making the occasion even more memorable.

At the second day of his Seoul concert held at the Olympic Handball Stadium, KEY took a moment to recognize Felix publicly. He conveyed his fondness for the younger idol, referring to him as one of the dongsaengs (younger brothers) he holds dear. KEY also mentioned that they often meet outside of their professional commitments, helping to strengthen their friendship.

As KEY spoke, he appeared on the venue’s giant screen, enthusiastically waving a lightstick and creating heart shapes above his head, which delighted fans. One fan on X expressed:

“my staywol heart is bursting”

The authentic friendship between these two idols had the audience enamored, with the Stray Kids member supporting KEY not just as a fellow artist but as a true friend and fanboy. Fans were thrilled by this heartfelt sunbae-hoobae (senior-junior) exchange, showering both idols with love and admiration.

“I love how some WeZ and SHINee members seem to have adopted each other,” a fan noted.

“As shawol/stay, I love this so much. I love seeing my ults befriend each other. It makes me so happy,” an X user commented.

“Key collecting juniors as usual,” another fan remarked.

Many fans shared their appreciation for this budding friendship.

“Support idols from different companies being good friends and supporting each other,” another fan suggested.

“Key and Felix’s friendship was not on my 2024 bingo card but I’m so happy this is so cute,” an X user expressed.

“This is genuinely so sweet I’m so glad Felix has such supportive sunbaes,” a delighted fan said.

KEY and Felix’s Heartwarming Friendship

A glimpse of the friendship between SHINee’s Key and Stray Kids’ Felix was witnessed about 10 months ago when they participated in a dance challenge for Stray Kids’ song LALALA. Their connection became even more evident during another dance challenge in July 2024 after the launch of Stray Kids’ newest track, Chk Chk Boom.

These encounters led to fan speculation regarding the strength of their friendship, which was confirmed during KEY’s solo concert in Seoul on September 15, 2024.

Felix was seen in the audience, cheering for his senior, which delighted fans. During the event, KEY acknowledged the presence of the younger idol and spoke about their close bond, stating:

“My favorite younger brother. We haven’t shared much about each other publicly, but we actually hang out quite often in private and have become close friends over our chats. This friend has many qualities that I lack and has also helped me a lot. It’s a very healthy sunbae-hoobae friendship.”

In an excited response, Felix shouted from his seat:

“You’re so cool!”

KEY, always playful, pretended to search for the source of the Stray Kids member’s voice, jokingly exclaiming:

“Where did this voice come from?”

He then reminisced about their previous dance challenges, emphasizing the strong bond they share.

Fans were profoundly moved by this interaction, viewing it as a warm illustration of the friendships formed between idols from different groups. They praised the camaraderie between SHINee and Stray Kids, seeing it as an indication of positive relationships flourishing within the K-pop community.

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