VIRAL: NASA's stunning night view of Seoul paired with a lyric has everyone talking; here's why

In a surprising and heartwarming blend of space and pop culture, NASA recently made BTS fans smile with a post that no one saw coming. They shared a breathtaking photo of Seoul, South Korea, taken from the International Space Station (ISS). What made it extra special? NASA added a lyric from J-Hope’s latest song Sweet Dreams, turning a regular Instagram post into a beautiful moment where music meets the stars.

Seoul's sparkle from above
The photo, taken on April 25, 2025, shows Seoul glowing beautifully at night, lit up by city lights. You can clearly see the Han River running through the city, with the surrounding areas shining in a soft, dreamy glow. Since the ISS travels around the Earth every 90 minutes, astronauts get to see some of the most stunning views of our planet.

The unexpected BTS connection

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While the photo itself was breathtaking, it was the caption that really caught everyone’s attention. NASA chose to pair the image with a lyric from Sweet Dreams, the recent song by J-Hope and Miguel. The line, “Sweet dreams come after hours,” felt perfectly in sync with the glowing night view of Seoul. It was one of those special moments where space and music came together in the most unexpected and beautiful way.

ARMY reacts to the cosmic connection
BTS fans – known as ARMY – quickly caught the reference, and social media lit up with excitement. For many, seeing space and J-Hope’s lyrics come together felt like a special moment. Fans rushed to the comments to share their love and appreciation. One fan wrote, “Tell me you are ARMY without telling me you are ARMY,” while another commented, “Even NASA is part of the purplest Army,” referencing BTS's signature colour.

Fans also quickly started linking J-Hope’s music to the universe, finding deeper meaning in the connection between his lyrics and the stars. As one fan commented, “At this point, I'm hoping the person behind their social media is an ARMY. Isn't it crazy how a lot of the work the boys have put out, either solo or OT7, fits NASA's work perfectly? I'm looking at you, 134340 (Pluto).”

A cosmic moment for BTS and NASA
NASA’s post shows how music and space can come together in a powerful way, reminding us that art has no limits and can connect people across all kinds of boundaries. As one fan aptly put it, “Look at this! J-Hope, you are an extraordinary artist, and your music has conquered places far beyond the stars. Congratulations!”