BTS reunited as a full group on a hit U.S. talk show.
On the March 25 (local time) broadcast of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," the group shared how it felt to come back together after a long break and teased plans for a world tour.
The members hit the stage high-fiving the audience and shouted, “We’re back together,” instantly heating up the room. When Jimmy Fallon said, “We missed you,” RM noted, “It’s been five years,” underscoring the moment’s meaning.
In a playful nod to Korean customs, Fallon took off his shoes and slipped on house slippers for the interview. RM added, “In Korea, taking off your shoes is part of the culture,” smoothly introducing a slice of everyday Korea.
Asked how it felt to be seven again, V said, “It felt like finally.” JIN shared, “It felt like meeting family again.” RM added, “Time felt frozen in the military, but once I got out, it flew.” Their easy chemistry was on full display.
JIMIN called SUGA “the quiet type―like 1% battery,” while SUGA said J-HOPE is “100% energy,” drawing laughs. J-HOPE introduced JIN as “Worldwide Handsome,” and JIN praised RM as “really smart, someone with a perfect brain.”
RM joked about V’s weight during service, saying, “He went up to 86 kg and then slimmed back down,” and V said of JUNGKOOK, “I missed us teasing each other.” JUNGKOOK, who served in the same unit as JIMIN, recalled, “I missed JIMIN’s gochujang stew,” and the group reminisced about their days living together.
When RM mentioned, “We lived together for six to seven years,” the crowd shouted the trending phrase “Six Seven,” keeping the fun going.
JIN also teased JUNGKOOK, saying that while they stayed in LA working on an album, he left his suitcase unpacked on the floor for months.
Talk then turned to new music and performances. RM described "ARIRANG" as “a traditional song every Korean knows, carrying many emotions―joy, sadness, and more. After the military, it means we’re starting again from where we began.”
BTS also mentioned their live performance released via Netflix and reflected on being back on stage as a full group. J-HOPE said, “We prepared everything we possibly could,” adding, “We want to show you even more varied stages.”
JIN shared, “When I’m alone, it’s lonely, but with the members, I can even do the same moves more confidently.” BTS will kick off a full-scale world tour starting next month. V said, “Every section of this concert is like a finisher move. Everyone will get goosebumps.”
JUNGKOOK added, “I’m especially excited for the New Jersey show. I want to invite Jimmy,” prompting more laughs.
Meanwhile, BTS performed "SWIM" at the Guggenheim Museum in the U.S., drawing a passionate response from fans.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)