BTS’s Jimin has captivated fans worldwide with his special chemistry with American talk show host Jimmy Fallon.
BTS, including Jimin, appeared on the popular NBC program ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ on the 25th (local time).
BTS promoted their new album ‘MUSE’ on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’. Host Jimmy Fallon repeatedly mentioned Jimin, whose name is similar to his own, drawing enthusiastic responses and energizing the set.
People magazine reported, “Jimmy Fallon joked with the BTS members, especially Jimin, whose name is almost a ‘name twin,’ after over four years, and celebrated the release of their new album MUSE together.”
Billboard also highlighted the show’s preview, stating, “Fallon joked in his opening remarks that his name was similar to Jimin’s, then sang a short song about it, and the audience reacted enthusiastically.”
Jimmy Fallon, who has long declared Jimin as his favorite, and Jimin’s special chemistry shone throughout the show. In particular, when Jimin released his first solo album ‘FACE’ in 2023, he appeared on the Jimmy Fallon Show, and the scene of Jimin and Jimmy facing each other with their palms together was recreated this time, drawing a great response from fans.
Jimin, who chose ‘The Jimmy Fallon Show’ as the venue to introduce his first solo album after his debut, also premiered the stage for his 2nd album ‘MUSE’ title track ‘Who’ on the Jimmy Fallon Show. Jimmy Fallon has also shown much affection for his ‘favorite’ Jimin, and fans are cheering for the special friendship between the two, transcending national, racial, and language barriers.
Meanwhile, Jimin captivated many fans’ hearts with his fluid yet precise choreography and unwavering live vocals in the new song ‘Swim’ performance, showcased at the New York Guggenheim Museum, one of the world’s leading modern and contemporary art museums.
