[News] BTS Jimin's character Chimmy shines as "Victory Fairy" in Qatar

BTS Jimin's BT21 character Chimmy is drawing attention with his nickname "Victory Fairy."

On the third, several networks showed Jimin's character Chimmy in the stands during the FIFA World Cup Qatar match between South Korea and Portugal.

Chimmy spotted at the South Korea vs Portugal World Cup game! pic.twitter.com/EOIbskXcu5

— Jimin Global 🌍 (@JiminGlobal) December 2, 2022

Chimmy was also on SBS! 😆 pic.twitter.com/hpbFLUephV

— Jimin Global 🌍 (@JiminGlobal) December 3, 2022

Fans quickly shared the unexpected appearance of Chimmy on SNS, expressing surprise and joy, and when South Korea bagged the win over Portugal on the same day, Chimmy gained the nickname "Victory Fairy" and generated buzz.

Chimmy, which was voted as the "No. 1 Favorite BT21 Character" for two consecutive years in 2021 and 2022, is a popular character that has established itself as a bestseller and has led to fast sold-out incidents around the world every time its merch is released. 

Recently, KBS News on the Korean Wave in Japan featured Chimmy designed by Jimin being liked by locals and international celebrities from different fields such as pop singer Halsey, French columnist Gerard Collard, and former France national football team member Djibril Cisse.

Enrique Gil, Arci Muñoz, Sue Ramirez, Aubrey Miller, Ayu Ting Ting, Baitoei Zuvapit, Carlos Segundo, Ayuto, Megumi Han, Inbee Park, Ryu So Yeon, Djibril Cisse, Yuto Iwasaki, Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union's family, Gerard Collard, Benedict Cua, Antony Chen and Leo J.

— Jimin Global 🌍 (@JiminGlobal) November 5, 2022

In addition, a video of Shane Filan, a member of the world-renowned pop group Westlife, performing with Chimmy quickly spread through SNS. Jimmy Fallon, the famous host of the American TV talk show Tonight with Jimmy Fallon on NBC, had also appeared in a Chimmy hoodie.

Chimmy makes a surprise appearance at Westlife's concert!

Westlife is one of the most famous groups of all time. Shane Filan was spotted holding Chimmy and posing with him on stage. Look, Jimin! 😆pic.twitter.com/VDGG85DlHf

— Jimin Global 🌍 (@JiminGlobal) September 25, 2022

Fans reacted enthusiastically to the unexpected sighting of the worldwide loved Chimmy: "Why is Chimmy there," "I feel better thanks to Chimmy on a happy day," "Jimin and Chimmy are everywhere in the world," "Chimmy is a superstar," and "Victory Fairy Chimmy."

Chimmy, you will always be famous. Like father, like son. pic.twitter.com/FSDH3tsQ4z

— Jimin Global 🌍 (@JiminGlobal) December 3, 2022

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Translation: JiminGlobal