Drake has reacted to Bruno Mars’ new music video featuring Karol G as his romantic love interest, joking that the singer moved quickly after previously teasing a playful rivalry over the Colombian superstar. Mars released the video for “Dance With Me” on Thursday, October 1, with Karol G starring as his Juliet. Drake responded in the comments section of Mars’ Instagram post, writing, “Holy this guy works fast,” sparking further conversation among fans about the three artists’ recent interactions.

The exchange began on September 27, when Drake made a surprise appearance at Karol G’s concert in Houston, Texas. The two artists performed their collaboration “Ahí” live together for the first time. Drake also joined Karol G for performances of his songs “One Dance” and “Janice STFU,” with footage of their performance and onstage dancing circulating across social media.

Bruno Mars responded to the concert footage the following day by posting a photograph of himself looking out of a private jet window. He jokingly referred to Karol G as his “Latina crush” and tagged both Drake and the Colombian singer. Mars added that he needed to “get her back,” setting the stage for the playful exchange that continued with the release of his new music video.

In “Dance With Me,” Mars portrays a romantic lead pursuing Karol G, who plays his Juliet. The video opens with Mars singing and playing guitar inside a phone booth while speaking to her over the telephone. The storyline continues with a nighttime serenade outside her home, accompanied by a band, before the pair reunite and embrace as fireworks light up the sky.

Mars celebrated Karol G’s involvement in the project in his Instagram caption, praising her dedication to music and her relationship with her fans. He described the video as a “high drama telenovela” and thanked her for playing his Juliet. The release marked another collaboration between the two artists, who have previously recorded music and shared the stage.

Karol G and Mars also collaborated on “Still,” a track featured on her album No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto. The two performed the song together during her August 15 concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where Mars made a surprise appearance. Their performance followed the release of the album, which also features Drake on the track “Ahí.”

Drake and Karol G’s Houston performance brought renewed attention to their musical partnership. Their collaboration “Ahí” reached No. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Latin Songs chart in August, according to Billboard. The live performance marked the first time the pair had performed the track together onstage.

Drake’s response to the “Dance With Me” video added another chapter to the public exchange between the artists. Mars’ social media post, Karol G’s appearance in the video and Drake’s comment have drawn attention to their recent collaborations and interactions, while all three continue their respective music projects.