[News] Why did BTS' Jimin become a hot topic after his Times Square performance?

On December 31st (local time), BTS took to the stage in New York Times Square for ABC's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020 (hereafter referred to as New Year's Rockin' Eve) and delivered a flawless live performance.

ABC set up a special outdoor stage in the middle of Times Square and, even before the broadcast, live-streamed BTS's rehearsal through their social media channels, not only to the millions of people gathered around the world, but also to heighten anticipation for the concert.

The host introduced BTS by saying, "In a moment, BTS, who have captivated the entire planet, will appear here. They will perform two songs that have gained worldwide popularity."

BTS began their performance on the Times Square steps, starting with "Make It Right." They received a huge cheer from fans for their newly prepared performance that fit the staircase stage layout. The members continued singing as they moved to the main stage past the fans gathered in Times Square. They greeted fans as they moved between stages and showed off a steady live performance.

On the main stage, they passionately performed "Boy With Luv feat. Halsey." They heated up the atmosphere of the venue with their flashy group dance and relaxed live performance. Fans continued to chant "BTS" and sang along with BTS's songs in Korean.

In particular, member Jimin showed off his wit by putting on a relaxed smile and performing even when his jacket flew up over his head, drawing enthusiastic cheers from the venue.



Among the people watching the live performance from all over the world, questions asking what the name of the man in the sparkly jacket was were flooding social media, and the American Hallyu media outlet Allkpop reported on Jimin's popularity, which always becomes a hot topic at every BTS concert.



According to Allkpop, "Jimin" ranked 6th on the US trending list with 840,000 tweets. "Jimins" and "Park Jimin" also ranked 12th and 17th, respectively.

Meanwhile, BTS also participated in the New Year's countdown on stage in Times Square. Appearing alongside the hosts, Post Malone, and Sam Hunt, they welcomed the new year with viewers around the world. They hugged and danced together to welcome 2020, sharing the joy of the first day of the year.

When asked about spending the New Year in Times Square, BTS said, "It's a scene I've seen since I was young through movies, so it's touching." When asked how they've celebrated the New Year in the past, they said, "We're the same. We eat delicious food with friends and family in front of the Christmas tree and make New Year's resolutions."

This year's New Year's Rockin' Eve was held in four locations: New York's Times Square, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Miami. This event is held annually at a representative location in the United States on the largest scale, and up to 25 million Americans watch it. It starts broadcasting on the evening of December 31st, the last day of the year, and welcomes the first day of the new year with viewers around the world.



Source: Xports News