Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | 23rd July 2024
Jimin of 21st century pop icons BTS wowed audiences worldwide on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” with the first-ever TV performance of “Who,” the main track off of his second solo album MUSE released on July 19.
Ahead of the highly-anticipated performance, Fallon introduced Jimin as the first South Korean solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100, announcing his return with a new album MUSE.
Clad in a sleek leather jacket, Jimin began the performance slowly pacing through a damp, abandoned building, breaking into awe-inspiring choreography as neon signs lit up behind him displaying the track’s title and central message "Who is my heart waiting for." Joined by multiple dancers, he showcased his formidable performance skills, combining suave dance moves with his smooth, versatile voice. As the music reached its peak, sparks flew to intensify the atmosphere, further highlighting the R&B, hip-hop track's blend of electrifying bounce and guitar instrumentals reminiscent of the 2000s. Jimin’s top-notch performance further elevated "Who" as an irresistible hit defining today's pop sound.
Leading up to Jimin’s appearance, “The Tonight Show” released teaser videos referencing his previous appearance tied to his first solo album, FACE, which rendered him the first South Korean solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100. The videos, highlighting the bond between Jimin and Jimmy, heightened anticipation for the upcoming performance.
MUSE continues Jimin’s journey of self-discovery by documenting his search to find the source of his inspiration. He led the overall production of the album, participating in songwriting for six of the seven tracks, to showcase his expanded musical palette.
On July 23 KST, Jimin released five different remixes of the main track "Who"— Acoustic, Rock, Shibuyakei, Funky, and Beautiful Mind—now available on all streaming platforms worldwide.
About Jimin of BTS
Jimin (Park Jimin) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Jimin’s dazzling vocal tone adds a unique quality to the songs he sings. Jimin’s solo discography includes “Lie,” “Serendipity,” Original Soundtrack for Korean TV series “With you” (‘Our Blues’ OST) and Taeyang’s “VIBE” in which he participated as a featured artist. “Promise,” the first song he wrote, proves his songwriting abilities. He plays a central role in BTS’ choreography with his background in modern dance as well as his capability to perform various genres of choreography. Jimin is recognised as an all-rounder with his wide range of vocal and performance abilities. The latest release of his first solo album FACE (March 2023) placed him the first South Korean solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100.
About BTS
BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.
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