The Golden Maknae of BTS simply retains on shining. On Thursday (Nov. 9), Jung Kook graced the TSX Leisure stage in New York Metropolis for a shock efficiency of a number of songs off his model new debut solo album, Golden.
The primary everlasting stage in Occasions Sq., the TSX stage noticed electrifying renditions of Golden singles “Seven” (with Latto) and “3D” (with Jack Harlow), each of which hit the highest 5 of the Billboard Scorching 100, with the previous peaking at No. 1. Throughout his efficiency of “3D,” Jung Kook delivered his complete rap verse and interacted with the group because the monitor performed Harlow’s visitor verse. The BTS star carried out full choreography for each “Seven” and “3D,” in addition to “Standing Subsequent to You,” which was just lately handled to a Michael Jackson-inspired music video. Whereas powering via “Standing Subsequent to You,” Jung Kook took a second to pause and hearken to the group go wild for him.
Non-NYC followers have been capable of tune into the free occasion on Xbox‘s Twitch channel. “ARMY, please don’t change,” he urged the group, chatting with these in individual and people tuning in on-line all around the world. Those self same followers have been a driving pressure within the huge success of Golden’s singles — notably “Seven,” which just lately turned the quickest tune to achieve one billion streams in Spotify historical past. Golden additionally options manufacturing and writing contributions from Main Lazer, DJ Snake, Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes.
“We’re honored to co-create this historic second for Jung Kook and your complete BTS group. His solo journey has already made historical past with a number of chart-topping singles, and we’re totally assured that this album will proceed the pattern,” mentioned Nick Holmsten, TSX Leisure co-CEO, in an announcement. “This marks a pivotal second in music, notably for Ok-pop followers, and holds nice significance for each Occasions Sq. and New York Metropolis.”
Take a look at photographs of Jung Kook’s shock live performance beneath.
Extra reporting by Rylee Johnston.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard Jung Kook posed for the cameras throughout his shock live performance at TSX stage in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9, 2023 in New York Metropolis.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard Jung Kook heated up the TSX stage in Occasions Sq. throughout his shock efficiency on Nov. 9, 2023, in New York Metropolis.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard The “3D” singer hit all the best strikes at his shock live performance on the TSX stage in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9, 2023, in New York Metropolis.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard Jung Kook basked within the presence of his crowd at his shock live performance on the TSX stage in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9, 2023, in New York Metropolis.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard The BTS breakout star accomplished his takeover of the TSX stage in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9, 2023, in New York Metropolis.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard The “Seven” singer took a water break and interacted with the group throughout his shock efficiency in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9, 2023, in New York Metropolis.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard Jung Kook took a quick relaxation and pointed the mic out to the group throughout his live performance in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9, 2023.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard Jung Kook introduced on all of the swagger throughout his shock efficiency in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard The Calvin Klein mannequin painted the city crimson throughout his shock live performance on the TSX stage in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9, 2023.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard Jung Kook took within the crowd’s vitality throughout his shock TSX stage live performance in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard BTS’ Golden Maknae smiled large throughout his shock live performance in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard Jung Kook flaunted his stage presence throughout his shock TSX Stage efficiency in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9, 2023.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard The “Standing Subsequent to You” singer bought the Occasions Sq. billboard therapy throughout his shock live performance on Nov. 9, 2023.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard Jung Kook smiled on the crowd throughout his shock live performance on the TSX stage in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9, 2023.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard Jung Kook confirmed off his dance strikes throughout his shock TSX stage live performance in New York Metropolis’s Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9, 2023.
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Picture Credit score: Daniel Zuchnik for Billboard Jung Kook commanded the stage throughout his shock live performance at TSX stage in Occasions Sq. on Nov. 9, 2023, in NYC.
