BTS member Jin has successfully wrapped up his fan concert tour.
On the 10th (local time), Jin held the fan concert ‘#RUNSEOKJIN EP.TOUR in AMSTERDAM’ at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This performance was the final stop of the tour that began in Korea last June and continued through Japan, the United States, and Europe. Jin communicated passionately with global audiences through a total of 18 performances in 9 cities.
At the end of the Amsterdam concert, Jin expressed his feelings about completing the tour, saying, “The month and a half tour has come to an end. Although the ‘Run, Seokjin’ tour is over, a new beginning with the team awaits, 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 I was able to grow even more by receiving the good energy from ARMY.”
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Through the fan concert tour, Jin once again proved his strength as a solo artist. He was recognized as the first Korean singer to perform at the O2 Arena in London.
Previously, the concerts in Goyang, Chiba, and Osaka were sold out for all performances. In particular, the concert at Kyocera Dome Osaka achieved a 'perfect sell-out' with enthusiastic support from fans, including the top 8th floor and obstructed view seats. It is considered very unusual for a Korean solo artist to lead such a successful event locally. Additionally, Japan's five major sports newspapers (Sports Nippon, Daily Sports, Nikkan Sports, Sports Hochi, Sankei Sports) extensively covered Jin's concert news on the front page over two days.
The U.S. tour was a series of new records. At the Honda Center in Anaheim, it attracted the largest audience ever for a Korean singer. The concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas was the first time a Korean solo artist sold out all seats, showcasing his unique presence.
■ “Not Just a Simple K-Pop Concert, But the World of Kim Seok-jin” - Positive Reviews from Foreign Media
Foreign media also focused on Jin's fan concert. The British music magazine Rolling Stone UK gave it a perfect score of 5, stating, “This is not just a simple K-Pop concert. It is the world of Kim Seok-jin, and he is anything but ordinary,” and added, “The stage for the songs from his second mini-album ‘Echo’ delivered emotions that exceeded expectations. This album, which encompasses various genres, showcased how diverse Jin's spectrum is as a solo artist.”
Furthermore, it noted, “Jin possesses outstanding talent and warm humanity. His unique kind and cheerful energy made the audience want to share the stage with him,” and stated, “This performance fully captured Jin as an artist and as a person. Beyond showcasing his skills, he illuminated the stage by enjoying what he truly loves.”
The British music media NME evaluated, “Jin's performance combined a fresh concept, charismatic energy, and stunning stage production.” They also referred to Jin as a ‘remarkable performer’ and added that he shone the brightest when immersed in the songs.
In addition, various foreign media praised him, stating, “He showed a masterclass in fan communication. His performance was planned like a special love letter to fans with cheerful and sophisticated energy” (Los Angeles Times), and “This performance was born from the desire for the audience to enjoy themselves freely” (Forbes).
Meanwhile, the ‘#RUNSEOKJIN EP.TOUR’ was designed to expand the worldview of BTS's official YouTube content ‘Run, Seokjin’ onto the stage. Jin showcased songs from various genres and broadened communication through games and dressing events with fans. He received praise for opening a new horizon for fan concerts through a stage that combined authenticity and enjoyment.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
