Loads occurred in a too-short period of time when Jung Kook made his International Citizen Pageant solo debut as co-headliner on a wet day in New York Metropolis Saturday (Sept. 23). The ARMY was in full pressure supporting the BTS member for his solo efficiency that included “just a few surprises” — which he teased in a pre-show interview that aired through the live performance’s stay stream.
First, because the evening set in on metropolis’s Central Park, Jung Kook — smiling and adjusting his purple in-ear screens — kicked off his set with “Euphoria.” He held up his mic to listen to the sound of the group singing again to him. Some tears have been shed by followers up entrance by the barricade.
“Wow. Hello, International Citizen!” he greeted the viewers earlier than transferring alongside to his subsequent tune. He addressed the aim of the present, saying, “Let’s hold making an affect additional to verify everybody, in all places has entry to their fundamental rights like meals and training. OK?”
With the music competition in Central Park, International Citizen aimed to induce world leaders gathered in New York for the UN Basic Meeting to deal with local weather disaster, fairness for girls and women, and the worldwide starvation disaster.
“Right here is my subsequent tune,” Jung Kook continued to say from the stage. “Thanks for coming within the rain. I like you guys.”
Jung Kook performs throughout International Citizen Pageant 2023 at Central Park on Sept. 23, 2023 in New York Metropolis.
“Nonetheless With You” was up subsequent, and it was his first-ever stay efficiency of the observe. Jung Kook was feeling the guitar solo on the tune. One fan held up a sketch of the BTS artist, whereas many from the ARMY held up their telephones to seize the reminiscence of the stay occasion.
Jung Kook then launched “Seven,” his solo summer time single, hyping the group with an exclamation of “Let’s go!”
One of many evening’s sudden moments was an unannounced look by Latto throughout “Seven,” for which she delivered a stay efficiency of her characteristic from the collab.
“Wow, that was a pleasant shock, proper?” Jung Kook commented on the tune’s finish. Latto mentioned to him, “Thanks, JK. Shout out to the ARMY!”
Jung Kook’s International Citizen set was nearing its finish at this level. “My final tune is a set of BTS hits,” he mentioned. He not too long ago mentioned he misses performing with the group, which hasn’t occurred currently resulting from solo music endeavors by its members, who’re additionally fulfilling South Korea’s navy enlistment requirement.
The BTS medley highlighted a trio of Billboard Sizzling 100 chart toppers, “Permission to Dance,” “Dynamite” and “Butter,” all of which have hit No. 1.
However Jung Kook’s present wasn’t fairly over when he exited the efficiency space. A clip performed on a big display on the stage, displaying Jung Kook’s title and “3D,” a cryptic teaser. ARMY didn’t have to attend for official particulars for lengthy: BIGHIT Music quickly confirmed that “3D” is Jung Kook’s subsequent single, and it options Jack Harlow.
Jung Kook Set Checklist at International Citizen 2023
“Euphoria”
“Nonetheless With You” (stay debut)
“Seven” (feat. Latto)
“Permission to Dance/“Dynamite”/“Butter” (BTS medley)
