BTS’ Jimin expressed his gratitude to fans who endured the harsh weather for a rooftop show in New York.
Hot on the heels of their epic comeback with long-awaited new album arirangRM, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, J Hope, Suga and V performed their first US show together in four years at Pier 17 in Manhattan on Monday, March 23.
The performance was part of an invite-only event in collaboration between the band and Spotify called “Spotify x BTS: Swimside.”
Even though temperatures dropped into the 40s, making conditions uncomfortable, ARMYs learned of the show’s location earlier in the day and lined up outside the venue in hopes of getting a spot near the stage.
In the end, 1,000 fans who were lucky enough to be invited braved the cold and rain and headed to the Seaport to see their favorite K-pop group.
After the show the next day, Jimin issued a heartfelt message, thanking fans for coming and supporting despite the less than stellar weather.
On Tuesday, March 24, he sent a message through Hybe’s Weverse social platform, saying, “I thought I was too cold during the concert yesterday, so I was worried,” acknowledging the low temperatures.
The 30-year-old was sure that fans also felt cold during the outdoor concert and apologized. He closed with a few final words of thanks to the fans and wrote: “Thank you very much for waiting for us. Thank you ARMY.”
However, attendees were treated to a Q&A session hosted by Robert Pattinson’s long-time partner Suki Waterhouse and live performances of three new BTS songs.
The Bangtan Boys will begin a massive world tour next month, with 79 concerts planned across 34 regions.
