It’s been an thrilling few hours for ARMYs after Korean media released insider reports that BTS‘s Jimin may be featured on BIGBANG Taeyang‘s comeback album.
The BTS member has been diligently engaged on his solo music over the previous couple of months, leaving ARMYs thrilled at any time when he emerges from his inventive processes to examine in with followers.
ARMYs have slowly been receiving extra Jimin content material this week. He was just lately noticed at Incheon airport departing for schedules in New York, he returned to Weverse to publish a uncommon selfie, and information of his reported collaboration with Taeyang was launched.
The collaboration has but to be confirmed by BIGHIT MUSIC or YG Entertainment. The latter solely just lately said to SpoTV News that they’re working to verify the studies.
As two pioneering teams for K-Pop, the unimaginable star energy behind this reported collaboration is already being named the “greatest collaboration ever” by netizens.
While it is probably not formally confirmed, followers are feeling hopeful because the BIGBANG member has been seen hanging with members of BTS this yr.
In July, he was among the many VIP guests at J-Hope‘s legendary Jack in the Box listening party, and in August and September, Taeyang was spotted at separate events with BTS’s RM, a e book launch, and an artwork honest.
If the reported collaboration is true, it is going to be a particular second for Jimin as he’s lengthy been outspoken about Taeyang being his idol.
Here are six instances Jimin proved that he was an final fan of BIGBANG’s Taeyang.
1. He named Taeyang as his idol rising up
In a debut-era interview, Jimin was requested who he most admired earlier than his debut. His fast reply was Taeyang, and his fellow members already knew that’s what he would say.
“which singer did you respect and admire the most before your debut?”
jimin: taeyang
JIMIN X TAEYANG IS COMING pic.twitter.com/oWzFO60pqX
— j.m lover (@lilacjiminn) December 9, 2022
2. He discovered to play Taeyang’s “Wedding Dress” on the piano
While filming for BTS’s Japanese model of their “Run” music video, Jimin took time between pictures to play the intro of Taeyang’s solo music “Wedding Dress” on the piano.
Jimin taking part in Wedding Dress by Taeyang on Piano so fantastically trying as lovely 🥺🧡
JIMIN X TAEYANG IS COMING!! pic.twitter.com/6zDNg3lJcz
— 𝙹𝚊𝚎 ˙ᵕ˙ (@pinkfairykoo) December 9, 2022
3. He performed “Wedding Dress” so usually that even J-Hope jokingly known as him out for it
He once more performed the intro whereas filming BTS’s actuality present In The Soop and was hilariously “called out” by J-Hope for taking part in the identical music for eight years.
reminder that jimin has been an enormous fanboy of taeyang for years 😭😭 this collab is gonna be particular pic.twitter.com/wyeZuZbo0S
— jimin pics (@JAMJAMPICS) December 9, 2022
4. Jimin’s confirmed his sunbae love whilst a rookie idol
While on M! Countdown in 2014, Jimin passionately sang alongside to Taeyang’s iconic solo music, “Eyes, Nose, Lips.”
Throwback to the time younger Jimin sang Taeyang’s “eyes nose lips” 🥺
Hear how lovely he sounds! 💛
JIMIN X TAEYANG IS COMING 🥳pic.twitter.com/S2Pq89HYJM
— 🖤 ¹⁰Hearts4Jimin¹³ 🖤 | #TEAMJIMIN (@Hearts4Jimin) December 9, 2022
5. He is aware of the entire phrases and the choreography
Also in 2014, Jungkook launched a mini cowl of “Eyes, Nose, Lips” on BTS’s official YouTube channel whereas Jimin accompanied him with a quick dance.
6. He attended BIGBANG’s film premiere solo, proving he’s the final word VIP
In 2016, Jimin was noticed attending the premiere of BIGBANG Made The Movie, a documentary of their 2015 world tour.
With YG Entertainment working to verify if the studies are true, followers will hopefully have an replace quickly!