BTS: Jimin reveals his favourite nickname, talks about inspiration behind Face on Jimmy Fallon’s show

BTS singer Jimin, whose first-ever solo album Face released on Friday, was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Jimin spoke about the other BTS members–RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, V, and Jungkook with the show’s host Jimmy Fallon. He also talked about Face, meeting US President Joe Biden, and being nominated five times for the Grammy Awards. (Also Read | BTS’ Jimin reveals feeling ‘depressed’ during Set Me Free Pt 2, talks about his weight and strict diet)

Reacting to being nominated for the Grammy’s, Jimin said, “We could be nominated thanks to fans’ great support. I appreciate that.” When host Jimmy Fallon said that BTS as well as Jimin has the greatest fans, Jimin waved at them smiling.

Talking about being in contact with the rest of the group members, Jimin said, “We have been in touch.” When Jimmy asked with whom in particular, Jimin named J-Hope amid screams from the audience. Talking about his favourite nickname, Jimin said it’s ‘Jimin Fallon’.

Jimmy next showed Jimin and his audience a picture of the singer as a kid making him point and laugh. He said, “So cute. This is me.” Jimin also posed next to his picture. When asked if making music was his plan always, he replied, “When I was in middle school, I found interest in dance. It was always my dream to perform on stage.” He replied ‘no, absolutely not’ when asked if he can imagine how big it got.

Talking about meeting US President Joe Biden at the White House, Jimin said, “It was such a great honour to have an opportunity to participate in such an important cause, and make a positive impact. He talked about how more people should have keen interest in current issues. It also got me thinking deeply about them.”

When asked about being starstruck, Jimin at first said Jimmy Fallon. He then called him ‘funny and sweet’. He also said that he is starstruck by singer Halsey. Jimin said, “She has a big heart. She has a talent that would make anyone starstruck. All our members love her.”

Talking about the inspiration behind the solo album Face, and what it represents to him, Jimin said, “In fact, this album is, I think many are aware of it, but the album looks back on the emotions I felt chronologically throughout the pandemic. So, I would be happy if many people could relate to it.”

Jimin also responded to a question on if he plays a new song for the rest of the BTS members. He said, “Once the lyrics are done and when it is put to the music, so when it is completed to some extent, that’s when we let one another listen to it.” The video ended with Jimin teaching a dance step to Jimmy after he made a request.