BTS made a major impact with their recent appearance on The Tonight Show, generating over 1 million tweets in just two days and drawing global attention.
Ahead of the broadcast, the group held a special secret performance at the Guggenheim Museum in New York for a small group of invited fans.
Performing in the iconic space, BTS impressed audiences with unique stages, while fans online praised the visuals and atmosphere of the performance.
During the show, BTS created memorable moments by interacting closely with fans, walking through the audience and greeting them directly.
The studio was filled with fans, creating what many described as an “ARMY heaven.” Fun interactions also gained attention, including Jin joking with Jimmy Fallon and sharing that reuniting with the members felt like being “family again,” while the group described fans in one word as “love.”
However, alongside the excitement, controversy also emerged. Reports surfaced that allegedly a staff member made an inappropriate comment asking, “Which of them is North Korean?”, which led to backlash from fans online. Some expressed disappointment, saying they “did not expect something like this” from the show.
Despite the mixed reactions, BTS’s global influence remained clear. Their appearance drove massive online engagement, while their album Arirang set a new record on Spotify as the most streamed K pop album in a single day in 2026.
With strong social media buzz and record breaking streaming numbers, BTS once again proved their powerful presence on the global stage.
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