BTS member Jimin captivated fans worldwide with a breathtaking performance amidst a heavy downpour.
BTS kicked off their ‘Arirang’ World Tour on the 9th at the main stadium of the Goyang Sports Complex. Despite the torrential rain that began at the start of the concert, Jimin performed with unwavering dedication, commanding the stage and elevating his presence as if entirely unbothered by the weather.
Jimin’s long blonde hair, which had previously garnered significant attention at the Gwanghwamun concert, took on an even more mystical aura as it became drenched in the rain. His wet hair, clinging to the contours of his face, combined with his striking black leather styling, created a fantastical mood that earned him the popular nickname ‘Grand Duke of the North.’
Moreover, his versatile vocal tone and expressive power in each song were truly overwhelming. Jimin effortlessly transitioned from delicate, emotional low notes to explosive high notes, drawing gasps from the live audience with a performance even more perfect than the studio recordings. On stage, Jimin shone not merely as a performer but as a ‘god’ who utterly commanded the entire stage.
During the show, Jimin lightened the mood with a humorous remark, stating, “My underwear is completely soaked, so I guess I’ll just have to walk it off. The water is really flowing all the way up here!” He seamlessly incorporated the challenging weather conditions into the concert experience, interacting naturally and charmingly with his fans.
Jimin’s intense and unwavering presence during the rainy concert quickly led hashtags such as ‘#ThankYouJiminForAnAmazingStage’, ‘THANK YOU JIMIN’, and ‘JIMIN STAGE COMMANDER’ to trend on social media. Fans showered him with praise, exclaiming, “Jimin, who returned from the Bukcheong Lion to the Grand Duke of the North,” “God Jimin even in the rain,” and “His very existence is paradise.”
Meanwhile, BTS, who performed a full set of 23 songs without interruption, concluded the spectacular concert with ‘Into the Sun,’ a track featuring Jimin. They completed the stage harmoniously with the audience who faithfully remained until the very end, despite the persistent rain.
