A chance encounter in Italy turned into a viral feel-good moment after Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle met members of P-pop group SB19 during the band’s recent overseas trip.
In a vlog shared by the group, the artists were seen greeting Tagle, shaking his hand and receiving his well wishes ahead of their concert abroad.
“Good luck sa inyo,” Tagle told the group, offering words of encouragement for their international performance.
The brief exchange drew smiles online, particularly when SB19 member Ken Suson shyly told the cardinal, “Lagi ko po kayong napapanood.”
Caught off guard, Tagle smiled, bowed his head slightly and replied with a laugh, “Nakakahiya,” prompting amused reactions from fans.
Following the encounter, the group thanked Tagle for taking time to speak with them despite his busy schedule, calling the meeting unexpected and memorable.
Clips of the interaction quickly circulated on social media, with fans praising the warmth of the moment and celebrating the meeting of two globally recognized Filipino figures abroad.