AceShowbiz - The global sensation BTS kicked off their two-night appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, March 25, delivering both an engaging interview and a captivating performance. All seven members—RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—joined host Jimmy Fallon for the taping, which Billboard attended in Studio 8H.

Unlike typical guests who enter from behind a curtain, BTS made a memorable entrance by walking through the audience, reaching out to fans as they moved toward the stage. The crowd’s energy was palpable, filled with enthusiastic ARMY supporters eager to see the group live.

Before the interview, viewers were treated to a pre-recorded segment featuring fans stepping into a recording booth to sing “SWIM,” the lead single from BTS’ recently launched fifth album, ARIRANG. As these fans exited the booth, they were surprised—and sometimes startled—to find Fallon and the members of BTS waiting on the other side. This playful moment added a lively dynamic to the show’s atmosphere.

Following the skit, the audience also enjoyed a live performance of “SWIM,” which had been recorded earlier that day at the iconic Guggenheim Museum in New York City. The museum’s striking architecture provided a unique backdrop for the performance, showcasing BTS in a fresh and artistic light.

During the interview, Fallon engaged each member with lighthearted and personal questions, revealing fun insights and sparking laughter from the crowd. When he asked if anyone had ridden in a car with RM since he recently obtained his driver’s license, fellow member V jokingly called the experience “scary.”

Jin amused the audience by revisiting a previous visit to the show where he debated whether humans have “one or two butts.” His playful logic—that since we have a left and right leg, we must also have a left and right butt—sent the studio into fits of laughter.

The audience’s excitement reached a peak when they repeatedly shouted Suga’s Korean name, Yoongi, echoing the popular ARMY meme, “Yoongi, marry me!” This demonstrated the deep connection between the group and their fans.

When Fallon asked j-hope what mission he would undertake if he were the eighth member of BTS, he replied with a smile, “practice,” showing his dedication to self-improvement.

Fallon also joked about how his own name sounds similar to Jimin’s, performing a playful song about it that delighted the audience. Meanwhile, V described the album track “2.0” as a “chapter 2” for the group, highlighting the evolution represented by their comeback.

Jung Kook was teased for being the messiest roommate when the seven members lived together in Los Angeles while recording ARIRANG. They revealed that he always kept two suitcases open in his room, a quirky detail fans found amusing.

The episodes featuring BTS will air on NBC at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on both Wednesday and Thursday nights. Thursday’s show will also feature appearances by Ariana DeBose, Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, and Roman Reigns. Viewers can stream the episodes the following day on Peacock.

Overall, the two-night stint on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon promises to offer fans an intimate and entertaining glimpse of BTS through both candid interviews and a stunning performance, cementing their place as one of the most dynamic acts on television today.