BTS's Jimin reunited with host Jimmy Fallon on NBC's 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'.
On the 25th (local time), BTS appeared on the show to introduce their new album 'ARIRANG'. During the introduction, Fallon humorously repeated Jimin's name, noting its similarity to his own, which elicited reactions from the audience.
According to People, "Jimmy Fallon, who considers Jimin's name almost a 'name twin' to his own, reunited with the BTS members after more than four years, exchanging jokes and celebrating the release of their new album ARIRANG."
Billboard also reported, "Fallon joked about the similarity of his name to Jimin's in his opening monologue, followed by a short song about it, which received an enthusiastic response from the audience."
Jimmy Fallon has openly expressed his fondness for Jimin in the past. During this broadcast, the two recreated the iconic hand gesture from Jimin's 2023 solo album 'FACE' promotions.
Reported by Min-Kyung Lee, TenAsia 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr