'Jimin♥Jimmy' BTS Jimin, 'Jimmy Fallon Show' top-notch chemistry

Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) Jimin captivated fans around the world with a special chemistry with famous American talk show host Jimmy Fallon.

Bangtan Sonyeondan appeared on the popular U.S. NBC program 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' ('Jimmy Fallon Show') on the 25th (local time).

The group released their full-length album 'ARIRANG' and appeared on the Jimmy Fallon Show; host Jimmy Fallon repeatedly mentioned Jimin, whose name is similar to his own, introducing the members and earning a strong response that electrified the audience.

People magazine introduced, "Jimmy Fallon joked that his name is almost a twin of his own name (almost-name twin), mentioning Jimin who is so similar, and after more than four years he met the BTS members again, exchanging jokes and together celebrating the release of the new album ARIRANG."

Billboard magazine also highlighted the show's preview, noting, "Fallon joked in his opening remarks that his name is similar to Jimin's, then sang a short song about that, and the audience reacted enthusiastically."

The chemistry between Jimmy Fallon, who has long revealed Jimin as his favorite, and Jimin shone throughout the show. In particular, they recreated the palm-to-palm, face-to-face scene that Jimin performed on the Jimmy Fallon Show when he released his first solo album 'FACE' in 2023, drawing a great response from fans this time.

Jimin chose the Jimmy Fallon Show as the place to introduce the first solo album he released after debut, and also premiered the stage for the title track 'Who' from his second album 'MUSE' on this program. Fallon has also shown affection for his favorite Jimin, and fans continue to support the friendship between the two that crosses national, racial, and language barriers.

Meanwhile, Jimin captivated fans with flexible yet precise choreography and unwavering live vocals on the stage of his new song 'Swim' presented at the New York Guggenheim Museum.

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