Mini BTS reunion at Runseokjin encore: Jimin, V and Jin face criticism over...
BTS member Jin closed his two-day encore concerts of #Runseokjin tour amid a lot of laughter, tears and high emotions on November 1. After Jungkook and J-Hope on Day 1 (October 31), Jin gave another surprise to fans on Day 2 of his RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR_ENCORE concerts at Munhak Stadium in Incheon. This time, he arrived with V, aka Kim Taehyung and Jimin's performance as the audience cheered. It was indeed a mini-BTS reunion for ARMYs who couldn't get enough of the frolic and fun of the idols over the weekend. But what started as a sentimental moment between BTS members quickly turned into one of the group's most criticised performances to date.
Taehyung's emotional encore
While Jin's song list left the fans wanting more, it was his performance on The Truth Untold with a piano and his strong vocals that impressed everyone. Taehyung performed his solo track Love Me Again live for the first time in nearly two years after completing his military service. He got emotional backstage about his return to performing.
Jimin's surprise
As a gift for fans, Jin caught Jimin off guard in the audience and called him on stage to perform. "There was a handsome friend of mine holding the pole for me. Jimin, do you wanna sing a song?" Jin said as the camera zoomed in on Jimin's expression on the big screen.
For fans, "Jimin's voice feels like Spring Days, soft, healing, and warm, like the first blossoms after a long winter," as posted by an X user.
Mini BTS reunion
The trio collaborated on BTS hits, including Idol, My Universe, and Spring Day, showcasing their bond. But the most heartwarming moment was when V was in tears, as Jin stated, "He missed you (fans), so he was crying backstage."
Spring Day is being called a disaster performance
Jin, Jimin, and V's impromptu Spring Day stage during Jin's encore concert in Seoul has now gone viral among Korean netizens after facing extreme criticism from international netizens. They have branded the performance as a disaster. Numerous Korean netizens and other online users harshly criticised the trio's live singing abilities, with some calling it a live singing disaster and saying they sounded like they were yelling. V also faced specific criticism for his solo performance of Love Me Again at the same event, with some listeners alleging he relied heavily on a loud backing track and had issues with vocal control. Many fans defended the performance, emphasising it was a spontaneous, heartfelt moment and not a formal, polished stage.
Netizens' reaction to Spring Day live by Jin, Jimin and V
Many netizens left very harsh comments and posts about the performance. One netizen posted on X, "The cola dude walking away to avoid singing and his member calling him over just for him to sing like a toad is so"
The cola dude walking away to avoid singing and his member calling him over just for him to sing like a toad is so https://t.co/ui6SbWyWtC pic.twitter.com/PFO7MkdOfa
Rinn? (@loveleeebinbin) November 1, 2025
Another person posted, "Giving credit where its due, JK, Jhope and Jin sounded good together. Spring Day was absolutely the wrong choice for this trio."
Giving credit where its due, JK, Jope and JIn sounded good together. Spring Day was absolutely the wrong choice for this trio.
regina lanford (@cvklml) November 1, 2025
BTS fans came to defend them. One of them posted on X, "Jimin wasnt ready bec he didnt have his own mic, in-ears, & didnt rehearse with Jin or V, but he did NOT MESS up! Like his facecard & body-goals,his angelic, stable live vocals definitely delivered! mind you, it wasnt the 1st time he's praised bec of his angelic voice"
Jimin wasnt ready bec he didnt have his own mic, in-ears, & didnt rehearse with Jin or V, but he did NOT MESS up!
Like his facecard & body-goals,his angelic, stable live vocals definitely delivered!
mind you, it wasnt the 1st time he's praised bec of his angelic voice pic.twitter.com/vwlojEnmCe
Jimin CHARTS PH ( REST ) (@jimin_chartsph) November 2, 2025
Another fan posted, "Mind you there is no backtrack at this concert so these are Taehyung's live vocals. He is such a powerhouse of a vocalist"
Mind you there is no backtrack at this concert so these are Taehyung's live vocals. He is such a powerhouse of a vocalist
TAE GUIDE (@taeguide) November 1, 2025
One fan posted, "I got goosebumps and chills. Did you guys see how he sang spring day without any music. So magnificent This guy can do a whole concert without music, without auto tune, without in-ears and what not. Only him and his beautiful voice"
I got goosebumps and chills. Did you guys see how he sang spring day without any music. So magnificent
This guy can do a whole concert without music, without auto tune, without in-ears and what not. Only him and his beautiful voice #RUNSEOKJIN_epTOURpic.twitter.com/oNui4tcKUp
Seokjinism (Fan Account) (@seokjinism1) November 2, 2025
While the performance sparked debate online, many fans continue to celebrate the emotional reunion of Jin, Jimin, and V. Their heartfelt chemistry and genuine connection on stage reflected the spirit that made BTS a global phenomenon, reminding everyone that sometimes, sincerity shines brighter than perfection.