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A promotional image for “Friends” (1994-2006)

K-Pop group BTS will be making a guest appearance in “Friends: The Reunion,” an event episode bringing together the cast of “Friends” (1994-2006) for the first time in 17 years, Billboard and other media reported.

More than 15 celebrity guests will make cameo appearances for the one-off special, which will premiere on HBO Max. The guestlist includes Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, David Beckham and James Corden, along with BTS.

K-pop group BTS (provided by Big Hit Entertainment)

Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry finished shooting the special earlier this year on Stage 24 of the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles, where the original comedy was shot.

While specific details aren’t available, media reported that the special episode will be “unscripted” and take the form of a talk show.

“Friends” was popular in South Korea, especially among people learning the English language watching the show. BTS member RM said he watched the series to learn English.

By Suh Jung-min, staff reporter

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