LeBron James is one of the top athletes in the NBA and has fans from all walks of life, including celebrities in and outside the USA. Because of his popularity, it’s no surprise that people try to copy his famous gestures. A K-pop star, Kim Chae-Won, recently went viral after mimicking one of LeBron James’ iconic moves.
In the video, Kim Chae-Won is wearing a Lakers jersey with LeBron’s number 23 and copying his famous moves. The video, which is going viral, shows Kim and her music group. She mimics LeBron James’ gesture but adds her own twist.
Next to her clip, there’s another video of LeBron James doing the same move during a game. The video has millions of views and many shares on social media, with fans loving how accurately and humorously Kim copied LeBron.
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This video is pure proof that Kim, who is a member of the popular K-pop group Le Sserafim, has always been a fan of the NBA, particularly the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James makes all-star appearance for 21st time
The 2025 All-Star Game will be held in San Francisco from February 14-16 and will have a new format with four teams playing in a mini-tournament. LeBron James will play alongside Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Western Conference.
LeBron adds to his NBA record, 21 All-Star selections:
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With this addition, LeBron has made history with his 21st All-Star appearance. Even though the Lakers are having a tough season, 40-year-old LeBron is still playing amazingly. Fans, players, and the media continue to admire his performance and voted him in again.