you *know* when a writer is ARMY and i’m glad there have been a few who know the fandom lore and wrote these reviews. i was smiling to myself while reliving the moments through this one, knowing the writer understood what was so special about jin and his concerts.
some of my fave snippets:
* Much like his variety show, the concert went on to follow a similar format, with this time the fans (known as ARMY) becoming his collaborators (or victims.)
* Jin isn’t afraid to be silly, and that’s exactly what makes ‘Super Tuna’ so loved. To outsiders it might seem odd, but for fans, it’s a serotonin-packed anthem complete with the silliest dance routine everyone knew by heart. When it was first released, Jin said, “This is really embarrassing, so please don’t show it to anyone.” Naturally, fans respectfully did the opposite, showing it much love, with the music video receiving over 25 million views. In June 2024, fresh from his military service, Jin returned that love with an extended version. Seeing him perform it live in an alien costume amongst thousands of fans wiggling along as he sang his love for tuna. Magical.
* From there he went into ‘Rope It’; the country rock number saw him in a glorious, embellished cowboy outfit, complete with light-hearted choreography. He balanced his talent with warmth, connecting with the crowd in a way that was genuine, not scripted. His radiating smile could light up a stadium, and his playful, gentle energy and attitude made you want to get involved and join the fun.
* The other notable feature of Jin besides his talent is how perfectly he lives up to his self-titled nickname, Worldwide Handsome. He embraces his self-declared ‘princess energy’ with pride, unafraid to tap into a softer side. Known for his love for the colour pink and complete with a sparkly pink microphone. He confidently challenges toxic masculinity and redefines outdated stereotypes. Perhaps that’s why there were so many men in attendance, something he too noticed and warmly acknowledged onstage.
* ‘Moon’ is a staple in the catalogue of Jin and ARMY. This is also where Jin’s famously loved humour comes in as he went down to the front row, picking fans to sing the high-pitched intro, “oooh oooh” (If you haven’t heard it, please do- truly chef’s kiss.) It’s his way of having fun (and bullying) the fans’ chance to interact with their idol.
* Jin is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer; he took the traditional concert structure and turned it on its head and in doing so created something entirely his own. A vibrant, colourful playground that reflected both who he is as a person and as an artist. It wasn’t just about showcasing his top-tier talent – although he did so effortlessly. It was more about doing what he genuinely loved to do and having fun with it.
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you *know* when a writer is ARMY and i’m glad there have been a few who know the fandom lore and wrote these reviews. i was smiling to myself while reliving the moments through this one, knowing the writer understood what was so special about jin and his concerts.
some of my fave snippets:
* Much like his variety show, the concert went on to follow a similar format, with this time the fans (known as ARMY) becoming his collaborators (or victims.)
* Jin isn’t afraid to be silly, and that’s exactly what makes ‘Super Tuna’ so loved. To outsiders it might seem odd, but for fans, it’s a serotonin-packed anthem complete with the silliest dance routine everyone knew by heart. When it was first released, Jin said, “This is really embarrassing, so please don’t show it to anyone.” Naturally, fans respectfully did the opposite, showing it much love, with the music video receiving over 25 million views. In June 2024, fresh from his military service, Jin returned that love with an extended version. Seeing him perform it live in an alien costume amongst thousands of fans wiggling along as he sang his love for tuna. Magical.
* From there he went into ‘Rope It’; the country rock number saw him in a glorious, embellished cowboy outfit, complete with light-hearted choreography. He balanced his talent with warmth, connecting with the crowd in a way that was genuine, not scripted. His radiating smile could light up a stadium, and his playful, gentle energy and attitude made you want to get involved and join the fun.
* The other notable feature of Jin besides his talent is how perfectly he lives up to his self-titled nickname, Worldwide Handsome. He embraces his self-declared ‘princess energy’ with pride, unafraid to tap into a softer side. Known for his love for the colour pink and complete with a sparkly pink microphone. He confidently challenges toxic masculinity and redefines outdated stereotypes. Perhaps that’s why there were so many men in attendance, something he too noticed and warmly acknowledged onstage.
* ‘Moon’ is a staple in the catalogue of Jin and ARMY. This is also where Jin’s famously loved humour comes in as he went down to the front row, picking fans to sing the high-pitched intro, “oooh oooh” (If you haven’t heard it, please do- truly chef’s kiss.) It’s his way of having fun (and bullying) the fans’ chance to interact with their idol.
* Jin is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer; he took the traditional concert structure and turned it on its head and in doing so created something entirely his own. A vibrant, colourful playground that reflected both who he is as a person and as an artist. It wasn’t just about showcasing his top-tier talent – although he did so effortlessly. It was more about doing what he genuinely loved to do and having fun with it.