BTS Jimin Connects with Children After World Cup Halftime Show; Captivates the World as 'The Pied Piper'

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BTS's Jimin shared a warm message by connecting with child performers after the World Cup final halftime show.

On July 19 (local time), after completing the 2026 North American World Cup final halftime show, Jimin hugged and encouraged the children who performed alongside him. The performance was organized to support the "FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund" and featured a stage with child participants.

It was reported that during the exit of all performers, Jimin slowed his pace to make eye contact with each child individually and offer words of encouragement for their hard work. Videos showed children surrounding Jimin, sparking online reactions such as "Jimin is the Pied Piper" and "Jimin you are the sweetest."

There were also instances of Jimin caring for young fans during his world tour. At a Mexico concert, he noticed a young fan in the audience crying from the stage, handed over his cowboy hat while saying, "Don't cry," to comfort them. Recently at a Paris concert, footage shared on social media showed him asking surrounding spectators not to push against a child standing close to the fence, then removing and gifting his T-shirt.

Jimin has continued donation activities for children and teenagers. He delivered donations to various local education offices with a message encouraging "junior students who wish to focus on their studies but face difficult circumstances," and donated 100 million won to Rotary International to support the eradication of polio.

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