BTS Jin's "The Astronaut" Live Performance Surpasses 24 Million Views: A Stellar Collaboration with Coldplay
BTS's Jin has illuminated the global stage with his first solo single "The Astronaut," as its live performance video surpasses 24 million views, showcasing its immense popularity. Jin's live rendition of "The Astronaut" was first unveiled when he made a special guest appearance at Coldplay's World Tour concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The video, titled "The Astronaut (with Coldplay) @ Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres Tour in Buenos Aires," has recently crossed the 24 million view mark.
As of September 2, the video, which has garnered over 24.08 million views, became a hot topic even before its release. Jin's mesmerizing visuals, impeccable live vocals, and captivating stage presence have contributed to its soaring popularity. Shortly after its release, the video secured a spot in YouTube's Global Top 3 trending music videos for three consecutive days. It also ranked 4th in Korea's trending music, 7th in Korea's trending videos, and 3rd in the UK's trending videos, further solidifying its overwhelming success.
Notably, just hours after its release, the entire stadium of 70,000 attendees sang along with Jin, word for word. Even those who attended primarily for Coldplay were reportedly in awe of Jin's live vocals and the sincerity of his song, as reflected in numerous video reviews.
American music magazine, Billboard, praised the collaboration, stating that "The Astronaut" perfectly harmonizes Coldplay's signature stadium-filling rock sound with Jin's stable and smooth vocals. U.S. entertainment outlet Allkpop highlighted in February that Coldplay's Creative Director, Phil Harvey, was "astonished by Jin's live vocals." The article also touched upon the evolving story of "The Astronaut," from its composition and lyrics to live performances at concerts and on SNL, praising the warm chemistry between Jin and the members of Coldplay.
The media emphasized Phil Harvey's thumbs-up gesture, signifying his admiration for Jin's phenomenal sound.
Jin, often referred to as the "Vocal King" and "Live King," is renowned for his consistently stable live vocal performances. Despite currently serving his mandatory military service, Jin's pre-enlistment solo single "The Astronaut" continues to dominate global charts, setting long-run records. The unwavering global popularity of "The Astronaut" has fans eagerly anticipating Jin's diverse solo endeavors in the future.
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