Jimin, 'Baby Lion' at Gwanghwamun, 'Rapunzelmin' in Tokyo, 'Samurai Park' — New Nicknames with Every Tour [K-EYES]

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Lion → Rapunzel → Samurai… Jimin, the Nickname Factory Throughout the Arirang World Tour

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BTS Jimin has been continuously gifting new nicknames to fans worldwide throughout the Arirang World Tour. After transforming into a long-haired look, he delivered new hairstyles and stage concepts for every performance, becoming a "nickname factory" throughout the tour.

The origin of the nicknames began on March 21 at the Gwanghwamun Plaza comeback live stage. With long blonde hair and explosive performances, fans poured out nicknames such as "Lion Jimin," "Baby Lion Jimin," and "Blue Lion Jimin." At the April 9 concert at Goyang Stadium, a new moniker, "Northern Duke," emerged with his flowing blonde hair and black leather styling. During the the 11th performance, overseas fans described his charismatic presence as "looking like he stepped out of Game of Thrones," beginning to use expressions combining house names from the drama, such as "Stark Jimin" and "Targaryen Jimin."

"Rapunzelmin"… Hair grew even longer at Tokyo Dome

On April 17, during the soundcheck at Tokyo Dome, Jimin appeared with noticeably longer blonde hair than at the Goyang performance. His hair, which had reached his shoulders in Goyang, now extended past his back. Fans drew comparisons to the Disney animated film Rapunzel, coining the new term "Rapunzelmin." @itstarboyy wrote, "My lovely Rapunzelmin," while @daechwikoo_ said, "By the time of the Brussels performance, he'll be a full Rapunzel." @jikooksnovia humorously responded, "Hide all the scissors in existence."

"Samurai Park"… Another new nickname born in Tampa

At the April 26 concert in Tampa, USA, Jimin appeared with a half-up ponytail hairstyle, giving rise to the new nickname "Samurai Jimin." @miniecherie commented, "I didn't expect him to pull off Lion King Jimin, Targaryen Jimin, Samurai Jimin, Rapunzel Jimin, and Dragon Jimin all in this comeback," while @pjmkidrauhl enthusiastically asked, "Samurai, Targaryen Dragonborn, Fairy God — just how many personas does he have?" @mnieliaas shared a witty reaction, saying, "The third prince of Hwarang abandoned the Silla throne and debuted as an idol."

Kim Hyun-jeong, Executive Vice President of Big Hit Music, recently stated in an interview with JoongAng Ilbo that the decision to maintain long hair was entirely Jimin's own will. Fans responded with support, saying, "We remember him saying he wanted to grow his hair after completing his military service. We're happy it turned out as he wished." The three-day concert series in Tampa drew a total audience of approximately 180,000 and sold out all seats.

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