ARMY was concerned after seeing Jimin`s bruised knuckles during a Dior event
BTS' Jimin recently appeared at the Lady Dior exhibition in Seoul, captivating fans with his elegant beige and white ensemble. While his appearance was a talking point, eagle-eyed ARMYs noticed bruises on his knuckles in some photos, causing a stir of concern.
Post-event, Jimin immediately started a livestream on Weverse to spend some quality time with ARMY. Addressing fans' worried concerns, he clarified that the bruises were from his new exercise regimen. Jimin reassured ARMY that they were nothing to worry about, and simply a side-effect of his new workout routine He shared glimpses of his life, revealing that he's taken up new hobbies and discussed upcoming plans, including meeting with fellow BTS members Jin and J-Hope.
ALSO READ
Red Velvet's Wendy joins BTS' Jin to sing 'Heart on the Window' live
BTS: Jin is 'Running Wild' with a Nova Scotia Retriever in new MV
Try not to laugh! BTS’ Jin and J-hope take the 'Running Wild' challenge
Rashii Khanna drops a life lesson with fun BTS from 'The Sabarmati Report'
BTS star Jin to make solo debut on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show
Offering fans a more intimate peek into his life, he gave ARMY rare glimpses of his home, highlighting the new mood lights he's installed. He shyly admitted that he felt embarrassed to buy mood lighting when he was nearing 30 - but fans love BTS was their refreshing embodiment of masculinity for exactly this reason. When questioned about a 'secret room', he gleefully revealed it as his workout space, equipped with various apparatuses, including a telling punching bag - affirming fans' speculations about the origin of his bruises. This transformation into a gym was a response to his parents' comments on his apartment's bare aesthetics.
Demonstrating his sentimental side, he displayed a cherished group photo and a banner from a past concert, underscoring his profound connection with both the BTS group and their fan base. He also talked about how he had been diligently working on some new music, terribly missed ARMY and enjoyed interacting with them again at the Dior event since it was after a long time that he made a public appearance. Jimin shared a cute anecdote about his clumsiness during the event. He was so excited to see ARMY that he prepared a small chant and wave - he opened the door fully charged and ready to greet fans - only to find that nobody was there! In his enthusiasm, Jimin had accidentally opened the wrong door. Manggae things only!
Closing the session, Jimin expressed his desire to engage more frequently through live sessions, bade his fans goodnight, and promised another chat soon.
On the professional front, Jimin's recent milestones have been off-the-charts - quite literally! His solo album 'FACE' has been recognized as the first Korean album to achieve a staggering 1 billion streams on Spotify, a feat accomplished in a mere 153 days. Remarkably, 'FACE' stands out in 2023, being the only K-pop album, encompassing both group and solo releases, to hit this streaming milestone.
