“即使在雨中也点燃火焰”的防弹少年团 Jimin，以奇幻氛围压倒性地完成湿雨演唱会

[Star News | Reporter Moon Wan-sik]

BTS’s Jimin captivated fans around the world with a dazzling performance in pouring rain.

BTS kicked off their world tour 'Arirang' on the 9th at the main stadium of Goyang Sports Complex. Although heavy rain poured down from the start of the show that day, Jimin seemed not to mind at all, filling the stage with a performance that spared no effort and raising his presence on stage even further.

Jimin’s long blonde hair, which drew attention at the Gwanghwamun performance, was soaked by the rain that day, creating an even more mysterious atmosphere. In particular, the wet hair flowing along his face, carrying moisture, and the fantasy-like mood of his black leather styling even created the nickname 'Northern Grand Duke.'

His vocal tone and expressiveness, which changed with each song, were also overwhelming. Freely moving from delicate mid-low tones with emotional nuance to explosive high notes, he drew gasps from the audience with a live performance more perfect than the recorded track. On stage, Jimin shone with the presence of someone almost like a 'god' who dominates the stage, beyond being merely a performer.

During the concert, Jimin lightened the atmosphere with a humorous remark, saying, "My underwear is soaked through, so I guess I’ll just have to walk. Water is still flowing all the way here." He naturally turned an inconvenient situation into part of the performance and connected with fans.

Jimin’s strong presence, unshaken even at the rainy concert, sparked trends on SNS, where hashtags such as '#ThankYouJiminForTheGreatStage', 'THANK YOU JIMIN', and 'JIMIN STAGE COMMANDER' rose among popular trends, and cheers poured in such as "Jimin returned from Northern Lion to Northern Grand Duke," "Jimin, Even in the Rain," and "His very existence is paradise."

Meanwhile, BTS completed the stage together with the audience who stayed until the end despite the rain, finishing the day’s performance with 'Into the Sun,' in which Jimin participated, as the finale of the show featuring a total of 23 songs without pause.

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