BTS' Jimin shared a deeply personal message with fans. On August 5, 2024, the behind-the-scenes video sketch of his songs "Rebirth" and "Slow Dance" was released. During the video, while discussing the intro to Rebirth, he expressed his longing and affection for ARMY.
Acknowledging that he would already be serving in the military when the clip would be released, he shared his heartfelt desire to perform the song live for his fans in the future. His message left many fans emotional. The idol said,
“I’ll sing it to you in person after I come back.”
Jimin's new message for ARMYs leaves them touched
The video, titled "(Jimin) Rebirth + Slow Dance (feat Sofia Carson) Live Clip Behind," was released on BTS' official YouTube channel. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the live performance video that was released a couple of days earlier.
The BTS star took the opportunity to acknowledge and send a message to ARMY, who would be watching both the performance and the behind-the-scenes footage. In a particularly touching moment for the fans after recording the performance for Rebirth, he addressed ARMY directly:
“ARMY, where are you? I'll express the emotions I felt after seeing you all in this one song. I'm on my way to look for ARMY. Wow guys, I'm doing well right now, so don't worry about me but just enjoy the song."
Rebirth is described as a heartfelt exploration of the desire to be someone special or significant, symbolizing a new beginning. Jimin emphasized his wish to share this emotional journey with ARMY, promising to sing it live once he returns from his military service.
He also expressed regret over not being able to enjoy the experience with his fans in person, adding,
“I feel sorry that I can’t enjoy this with you all together. But I’m sure you will enjoy it even if I’m not there.”
These words resonated deeply with ARMY, who took to social media to express their reactions. Many fans stated that the idol's heartfelt message brought them to tears and emphasized that they could not wait for his return.
The video also featured the idol's performance of Slow Dance alongside featured singer Sofia Carson. Additionally, the singer shared a nostalgic childhood story about painting his mother's nails with balsam leaves, which turn the nails orange. He said,
"When I was young, I lived in the countryside so l used to grind the balsam flower and dye my mom's nails."
The behind-the-scenes glimpse showcased Jimin's musical talents and featured his emotional message. Fans online have expressed eager anticipation of his return and all the content he has pre-recorded for them.