BTS member Jin successfully wrapped up his fan concert tour.
On the 10th (local time), Jin held the fan concert '#RUNSEOKJIN EP.TOUR in AMSTERDAM' at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This performance was the final destination of the tour that began in June in Korea and continued through Japan, the United States, and Europe. Jin communicated passionately with audiences around the world through a total of 18 performances in 9 cities.
At the end of the Amsterdam concert, Jin said, "The tour of a month and a half has come to an end. Although the 'Run, Seokjin' tour is ending, a new beginning with the team is waiting, so please don't feel sad. I will always be by your side, and I hope you will always be by mine. I was so happy during this month and a half, and with the good energy from ARMY, I was able to grow even more."
'Worldwide handsome' proven with various records of 'worldwide popularity'
Through the fan concert tour, Jin once again proved his prowess as a solo artist. He was recognized as the first Korean singer to perform at The O2 arena in London.
Earlier, concerts in Goyang, Chiba, and Osaka were completely sold out. In particular, the concert at Kyocera Dome Osaka achieved a perfect sell-out, reaching the top eighth floor and restricted view seats due to enthusiastic support from fans. It is regarded as highly unusual for a Korean solo artist to achieve such a success in the local context. Additionally, Japan's five major sports newspapers (Sports Nippon, Daily Sports, Ilgan Sports, Sports Hochi, and Sankei Sports) extensively covered the news of Jin's concert over two days.
The U.S. tour was marked by a series of new records. At Honda Center in Anaheim, he attracted the highest audience for a Korean singer in history. The performance at American Airlines Center in Dallas was the first for a Korean solo artist to sell out entirely, demonstrating a unique presence.
"Not just a K-pop concert, but the world of Kim Seokjin," praised by foreign media
Foreign media also focused on Jin's fan concert. The music magazine Rolling Stone UK awarded it 5 out of 5 points, stating, "This is not just a K-pop concert. It is the world of Kim Seokjin, and he is far from ordinary," and noted, "The performance of tracks from the second mini album 'Echo' exceeded expectations with deep emotional impact. This album, embracing various genres, showcased how diverse Jin's spectrum as a solo artist is."
They also said, "Jin possesses outstanding talent and warmth. His unique kind and cheerful energy made the audience want to join him on stage," and added, "This performance captured Jin fully as an artist and as a person. Beyond showcasing his skills, he illuminated the stage by enjoying what he genuinely loves."
The British music media NME evaluated, "Jin's performance was characterized by a fresh concept, charismatic energy, and magnificent stage production." Furthermore, they referred to Jin as "an incredible performer," stating that he shone the brightest while immersed in the songs.
Additionally, there were several accolades from foreign media, stating, "He showcased a master class in fan communication. His performance was planned like a special love letter to fans, infused with cheerful and sophisticated energy" (Los Angeles Times) and "This concert was a stage that came from the desire for the audience to freely enjoy themselves" (Forbes).
The '#RUNSEOKJIN EP.TOUR' was designed to expand the universe of BTS's official YouTube content 'Run, Seokjin' onto the stage. Jin showcased a variety of tracks and expanded communication with fans through games and dressing events. He received praise for opening a new horizon for fan concerts through a stage that combined authenticity and joy.
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