On July 23, 2024, BTS' Jimin showcased his latest title track, Who, from his second solo album, MUSE, for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Despite the performance being pre-recorded before Jimin enlisted for mandatory military service in December 2023, the vocals and captivating choreography left fans ecstatic.
Additionally, host Jimmy Fallon shared a short clip revealing that he was fortunate enough to hear the track months before its official release, as he happened to be in the same studio while the singer-songwriter was recording it.
The 3:35-minute video titled Jimin: Who | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, uploaded on the official YouTube channel @fallontonight, quickly amassed thousands of views as fans celebrated the iconic performance. A user on X, @BangtanCrave, wrote,
Others also took to social media and praised the performance and vocals, commending the singer's exceptional talent and skill.
"That mic was turned on the hell on and Park superstar Jimin was doing the same thing. Vocals, dancing skills, presence, visuals, aura. He has it all", a user commented.
"Combine this astounding choreography, the live vocals and the rock remix in a concert when you come back home please," another fan wrote.
"I will need 3 business days to recover from this, especially that Im watching it on loop, Jimin is insane performer," a user commented.
Fans humorously suggested that the idol "ate" CDs before the performance, leaving no crumbs behind, implying that he spared no effort in delivering his best.
"OH HE ATE THAT THE LIVE VOCALS WHILE DANCING THE HIGH NOTES EXACTLY EXACTLY," another user wrote.
"HE’S INSANE those vocals that choreo singing entirely in English, oh jimin im so proud," a user wrote.
More about BTS' Jimin's previous appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The BTS member has made several appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He first appeared with the group to promote their albums and later returned solo in March 2023 to showcase his debut album FACE, performing Like Crazy.
The video of the BTS member's performance of Like Crazy on the show has amassed an impressive 12 million views as of this writing. Additionally, Jimmy Fallon frequently showcases his fandom for the artist, often humorously posting videos of himself surrounded by the artist's merchandise and posters on the show's social media accounts.
The playful and endearing rapport between the BTS member and Jimmy Fallon has been a highlight of their interactions, often punctuated by jokes about their similarly sounding names.
The Serendipity singer and other BTS members are scheduled to return to the spotlight in 2025 once all seven members finish their military service.