BTS and Charlie Puth are about to meet in person for the first time at the 2018 MGA, a new music awards show hosted by MBC Plus and Genie Music.

After exchanging messages of mutual admiration and support on Twitter for almost two years, even kindling hopes that their friendship might culminate in collaboration, BTS and Charlie Puth are finally getting ready for their first real-life encounter.

On Tuesday, MGA announced that the popular US singer-songwriter would attend the event, which is also headlined by K-pop heavyweight BTS.

Having risen to stardom in 2015 with his debut single, “See You Again,” Puth is an award-winning artist with numerous hits under his belt including “One Call Away,” “We Don’t Talk Anymore” and “Attention.”

While the two artists haven’t personally met yet, their tweets show great interest in each other’s music and careers. Their online communication has sparked an explosive fan response and speculation surrounding potential collaboration.

At the upcoming awards show, BTS has been nominated in four categories: artist of the year, song of the year, digital album of the year and best-selling artist of the year. The show will also feature Red Velvet, Twice, MeloMance and BOL4.

The 2018 MGA will take place at Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon on Nov. 6.

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