Jin, the eldest member of BTS, successfully concluded his four-month-long fan concert tour. Throughout this continuous journey of challenges, he reunited with ARMY (BTS’s fandom) stronger and more confident than ever.
On October 31, Jin held the first show of the encore fan concert ‘#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR_ENCORE‘ at Incheon Munhak Stadium in Michuhol District, Incheon. The tour, which began in Goyang and traveled through Japan, the U.S., Europe, and eight other cities, featured a finale stage of about 2 hours and 20 minutes with 20 songs.
Appearing close to the audience on the stadium track, Jin opened with passionate performances of “Running Wild” and “I’ll Be There,” shouting, “Are you ready to run with me?” He continued to heat the stage with “With the Clouds” and “Falling.”
He encouraged the audience, saying, “Please run with me all the way to the finale in Incheon. It’s a bit chilly since it’s an outdoor show, but I’ll make sure to warm up the venue, so don’t worry.”
Under the concept of ‘Jin’s Challenge’, he presented interactive segments with ARMY, including a mission called ‘Communicate via Telepathy, ARMY’, which determined his next stage outfit with fan participation.
The encore fan concert also featured surprise support from other BTS members. J-Hope and Jungkook appeared on stage to perform “Super Tuna,” igniting cheers from fans. J-Hope said, “Since Jin came to my concert, I felt it was only right and polite to come here,” showcasing the close bond between the members. Both also performed their solo tracks, “Killin’ It Girl” and “Standing Next to You,” with Jungkook impressively maintaining his skills despite a hiatus.
Jin returned in a black outfit to perform more intimate songs. Sitting at the piano, he played “I will come to you” and BTS’s 3rd album track “The Truth Untold,” conveying delicate emotions. He admitted, “Singing a group song alone while playing the piano was a huge challenge for me.” Although he made a lyrical mistake and apologized, saying, “I’m sorry for showing you an imperfect stage,” he vowed, “If I get the chance to challenge this again, I’ll deliver a perfect performance.”
Shifting the energy with “Background” and “Another Level,” he engaged fans through ‘Sing It, ARMY’, where they guessed song titles through a cappella group singing, further amplifying the live excitement. Later, Jin, J-Hope, and Jungkook performed a medley of BTS hits, including “IDOL,” “So What,” and “My Universe,” sharing boundless energy with the audience. After the group songs, Jin expressed, “We’re preparing for another group comeback, right? I wanted to show an even more perfect and impressive stage, but it felt slightly lacking. It pains me.”
He added, “We’ll show something even greater as a group. For a short while, the three of us performed together—this was our first time syncing our performances, but thanks to over ten years of teamwork, we’ll come back with an even more impressive show,” raising fans’ anticipation.
The encore song “Awake,” performed with dazzling fireworks, was shown for the first time in about eight years since the 2017 world tour. Jin moved across the venue, connecting closely with fans. Reflecting on the tour, he said, “I had a lot of worries while the tour was underway. But as the challenges continued, my fear disappeared, and performing helped me grow. Honestly, ticketing only took about two weeks. Two weeks is barely enough time to even plan a trip, but I thought this was the only time to do it, so I pushed myself. I prepared by balancing two or three things at once, and if ARMYs were satisfied, then it was a very fulfilling preparation.“
After performing “MOON” while riding a giant balloon around the stadium, Jin concluded the journey with his final song, To Today’s Me, making eye contact with every fan. He will hold another performance at the same venue on November 1.
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