Tweeting 1 Million to appear on BTS Tonight Show...Guggenheim's Secret Performance Impressed and Controversy over Racist Comments [K-EYES]

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BTS BTS announced its comeback in the U.S. mainland by appearing on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" for two consecutive days from the 25th to the 26th (local time). This is the first time that all the members have appeared together on a late-night talk show in the U.S. after serving in the military. Related X (Twitter) quickly surpassed 1 million, drawing explosive responses from ARMY around the world.

Guggenheim's Secret Performance... Introducing the first TV of "SWIM"

Prior to the broadcast, BTS performed a secret performance at the Guggenheim Museum in New York on the morning of the 25th. According to Billboard, only 150 fans were invited to the performance, and BTS performed two songs, "SWIM" and "2.0," in Guggenheim's iconic spiral circular space. RM, who is suffering from an ankle injury, danced together on the stage of "Swim" and performed on a chair in "2.0." Cell phones were banned.

The official Twitter account of the Tonight Show received cheers from fans by posting the "Full version of BTS' Guggenheim Swim Performance." @seokjinfile shared a video of the performance, saying, "BTS ASSEMBLE!" and fans were overwhelmed by the stage set in the magnificent space of Guggenheim.

Fans Surprise Hugs, Slipper Presents...Studio 8H is "ARMY Heaven"

According to Billboard, instead of appearing behind blue velvet curtains like most guests on the Tonight Show, BTS walked down the aisle from behind the audience and held fans' hands. Studio 8H was filled with ARMY. According to the Grook News, BTS presented Jimmy Fallon with custom slippers and gave fans a surprise hug.

The official Twitter account of the Tonight Show drew laughter from fans by posting a video, saying that Jean and Fallon's famous "one but two or two" debate has resurfaced. A video of BTS answering the question, "What mission will Fallon give if he becomes the eighth member of BTS?" was also released, drawing attention. Jin said of the reunion with the members, "I feel like I'm family again," and when asked to express the fan in one word, the members said, "Love."

Fans were also moved. @parkidas posted a video capturing the members' chemistry, saying, "Someone who can't make eye contact and someone who likes to embarrass Suga," while @dreamjeons shared Jungkook's playful anecdotes, drawing sympathy from fans.

"Is there anyone from North Korea?"Fans are angry at the host's racist remarks

However, the controversy erupted along with the emotion. The fact that a staff member who hosted the Guggenheim concert made a statement to the audience asking "Who is from North Korea?" drew public outrage from fans. In response to the comments, which have already been reported in the domestic media, one fan tweeted a thread titled, "I am accusing the disgusting management of the Fallon show," adding, "It is really disappointing. I didn't expect this to happen at the Fallon Show," he criticized.

This was not the only controversy. At the Guggenheim performance, fans were classified according to the color of the wrist band, and some fans vented that they had to watch BTS interact closely with other fans in the same space only on screen. Some fans lined up from 11 p.m. the night before and checked in at 4:45 a.m. in Connecticut.

1 million tweets and Spotify's all-time record

The number of tweets related to "Tonight Show" surpassed 1 million in two days. According to Billboard, on Spotify, "Arirang" became the most streaming album on a single day in 2026, setting a new record for the most streaming K-pop album ever. The two-day appearance of the Tonight Show was BTS' second consecutive headline appearance at the largest late-night talk show in the United States, drawing attention from media around the world.

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