On April 19, BTS’s Jin made a surprise appearance during Coldplay’s concert in Goyang, South Korea.
The audience, unaware of the collaboration in advance, was stunned when Jin appeared on stage holding a handmade placard that read:
“My bro. Can I sing ‘The Astronaut’ with you? Pick me plz.”
Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin played along, inviting Jin up during the “Songbook” corner. As they embraced in the rain, the crowd erupted. The two performed both The Astronaut and My Universe, marking another moment of deep musical and personal connection.
Photos later released by Coldplay showed the two rehearsing in the rain—Jin in a poncho, Chris Martin soaking wet, smiling, arm around Jin’s shoulder. It was a moment that transcended performance—a quiet celebration of genuine camaraderie.
Korean Reaction: “He’s Not Just a Star—He’s Loved”
Domestic fans and netizens reacted with warmth and admiration. Many praised the authenticity of the moment, and the evident affection Chris Martin had for Jin.
Top Korean Comments (Source : Nate)
“Chris Martin really likes Jin, you can see it in his eyes. No wonder—his fan grew up so well.” (👍 219 / 👎 9)
“He’s so good-looking. Just… warm and handsome.” (👍 159 / 👎 5)
“Fans didn’t know Jin would appear, but everyone recognized his voice at rehearsal.” (👍 157 / 👎 5)
“Watched the collab on YouTube—it was beautiful. You can tell Chris treats him like a son.” (👍 36 / 👎 0)
“BTS are known as weather fairies lol—crazy rain before the show, then it just stopped.” (👍 28 / 👎 3)
“The sign was hilarious 😂” (👍 22 / 👎 0)
“Reading the headline, I thought they were lifelong childhood friends lol.” (👍 21 / 👎 26)
“Chris looks like he wants to kiss Jin every time he sees him 😂” (👍 14 / 👎 0)
While some comments joked about the dramatic headlines, most expressed admiration for the sincerity and closeness shared between the two artists.
Global Reaction: “This Is What Real Friendship Looks Like”
International fans were equally moved by the interaction, highlighting the emotional and musical bond between BTS and Coldplay.
Top Global Comments (Source : allkpop)
“Chris Martin really said ‘Coldplay is the second best band in the world, BTS maybe number one’ and Jin got shy and said ‘I don’t think so.’ The mutual love and respect is incredible.” (👍 11)
“My dearest BTS Jin 💜 Chris and Jin have such a wholesome friendship.” (👍 6)
“Jin our universe ❤ Fans are so lucky to see them together like this.” (👍 6)
“They are so cool together.” (👍 6)
“Jin holding that banner like ‘Pick me plz’—that’s so him 🥹 And Chris putting his arm around Jin—pure friendship goals.” (👍 4)
“So lovely.” (👍 4)
Fans emphasized not just the quality of the performance, but the emotional warmth and realness of their relationship.
Cultural Takeaway: Collaboration Beyond the Spotlight
In a K-pop landscape often defined by precision and polish, this moment stood out for being unrehearsed, warm, and human.
Whether it’s Coldplay acknowledging Jin’s military service, or Jin showing humility in front of a global icon, the performance reminded fans that the most powerful collaborations aren’t just musical—they’re personal.
This wasn’t just a performance.
It was a reminder that genuine connections can shine even brighter than the stage lights.