JIN from BTS wrapped up his tour surrounded by Korean ARMYs.
On October 31, the concert “#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR_ENCORE” (hereafter “#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR”) was held at the main stadium of Incheon’s Munhak Stadium.
That day, JIN appeared not on the main stage but on the track, performing the title song “Running wild” from his first solo album “HAPPY” while running around the stadium.
At previous concerts, he had pressed a buzzer to signal the start of the fan concert, but this time the format was adapted to fit the stadium’s size. Finish lines representing the cities visited during the tour were set along the track. JIN ran a full lap, retracing his journey before stepping onto the main stage, marking a new beginning. He said:
“I crossed the finish lines in Korea, the U.S., the U.K., Japan, and the Netherlands, and I wanted to cross the one here in Korea with you, ARMYs. I hope you’ll run with me until the end.”
The concert, designed around the concept of JIN’s “challenge,” took the form of an interactive event with fans. Games like the telepathy challenge “통헤라 아미” and “불러라 아미,” where JIN had to guess songs based on the audience’s chants, allowed ARMYs to participate actively, creating a joyful and friendly atmosphere.
Special guests of the day were J-HOPE and JUNGKOOK, who joined JIN on stage to dance to “Super Tuna”, causing laughter to erupt across the stadium. After the performance, JIN joked, “The members really wanted to perform Super Tuna,” to which the two replied laughing, “Really?”
J-HOPE then performed a solo version of “Killin’ it girl”, delivering an energetic stage, while JUNGKOOK impressed with “Standing next to you”, showcasing flawless choreography and vocals.
JIN continued with his own solo performances, including “그리움에” and “전하지 못한 진심” by BTS, which he played and sang alone on the piano. He said:
“It was a real challenge for me to sing a group song while playing piano. I feel like I wasn’t perfect, and I’m sorry about that. If I get another chance, I’ll show you an even better version.”
The ARMYs responded by chanting, “It was perfect!” cheering him on warmly.
Later, JIN, J-HOPE, and JUNGKOOK performed a BTS medley that included “Idol”, “So what”, and “My universe”, leading the crowd in a massive sing-along. J-HOPE said, “You all look so happy, ARMYs,” while JUNGKOOK added, “This is the most fan-centered concert I’ve ever seen.”
JIN then shared:
“We’re preparing for our group comeback. I wanted to show you something even more perfect, but I feel a little frustrated. Next time, we’ll return with an even more powerful performance. Even though it was just the three of us today, our harmony came naturally after all these years together.”
The concert, on par with a full-scale stadium show, also featured stunning visuals. Toward the end, JIN performed “Moon” from “MAP OF THE SOUL : 7” by BTS, flying over the stadium in a giant hot air balloon, interacting with fans. Fireworks and special effects added to the grand finale.
Finally, JIN said:
“I wanted to show ARMYs how much I’ve grown, so I decided to prepare this additional date, even though it wasn’t planned. Thank you so much for coming. I know tickets only opened two weeks ago, barely enough time to plan a trip, but I really wanted to do this. If you had fun today, I’m truly grateful.”
He ended playfully:
“If ARMYs wanted, I could work without sleeping! But I guess you wouldn’t want that. Thank you again!”
For reference, JIN began his solo tour on June 28–29 at the Goyang Sports Complex, performing in ten cities across Japan (Chiba, Osaka), North America (Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa, Newark), and Europe (London, Amsterdam), a total of 20 concerts including encore dates, meeting fans all around the world.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: Bighit Music
