It was an emotional evening in Seoul as BTS' Jin returned to the stage for a long-awaited performance, reuniting with none other than the iconic British band Coldplay. Taking place during the band's Music of the Spheres 2025 tour, the concert became a memorable night for fans as Jin performed live for the first time since completing his military service. And who better to mark this comeback with than Coldplay, the band he last performed with before his enlistment?
Jin performs 'My Universe' with Coldplay
Jin's performance was nothing short of magical. He delighted fans with his heartfelt solo track, The Astronaut, which he co-wrote with Coldplay and joined the band for their global hit, My Universe. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric, filled with joy, emotion, and deep gratitude from fans who had waited years to witness this moment again.
Jin and Chris Martin's heartfelt moment
While the performance made headlines, it was Jin and Chris Martin's heartfelt moment on stage that truly stole the spotlight. Before delivering the song, Jin addressed the crowd, saying, "Before I went to the military, my last stage was Coldplay. Now, my first concert after my discharge is also Coldplay’s." His words stirred fans across the venue, many of whom had waited three years for this reunion.
Chris Martin expressed his deep respect and friendship with the other artist by saying, "It’s all because of you that we have this relationship with BTS." "We missed you man. You’ve been in the military but you still look so handsome. Look at this beautiful man," Chris added, which left the fans in awe.
Fans react
Social media exploded with reactions following the performance. Fans flooded platforms with messages like “This is emotional” and "One of the best performances ever."
Others celebrated the long-anticipated reunion, writing, "After three years of manifesting, it finally happened,” and "The live performance is incredible."
Jin X Coldplay after 3 years
This emotional return wasn’t their first on-stage collaboration. Back in 2022, Jin joined Coldplay at their concert in Buenos Aires, where he performed 'The Astronaut' for the first time. It was an unforgettable debut that sealed the creative partnership between the two global artists.
Now, three years later, they performed again—this time in Jin's home country, giving fans across the world a reunion they’ll never forget.
