Coldplay have a long-standing habit of creating viral musical moments. But when they surprised fans during their Music of the Spheres Tour by bringing one of the world’s top pop singers on stage as an extra-special guest, the Buenos Aires stadium nearly went into total meltdown. The incredible moment has already topped 30 million views to date!
Jin — one seventh of K-Pop superstars BTS — had just released his debut solo single, “The Astronaut,” the day before this clip made its way to YouTube. When he emerged from the dark stage, mop-haired before a sea of Coldplay fans, the audience screamed like Beatlemania before falling spellbound to Jin’s Korean verse.
Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres” World Tour kicked off back in March 2022 and isn’t due to end until September 2025. Currently ranking as the “most attended tour of all time” (even outshining Taylor Swift’s unstoppable Eras Tour!), no expense was spared and it totally pays off in this performance: a cosmic, rainbow backdrop kaleidoscopes behind Jin, hyper-modern, immersive, and conjuring up a completely otherworldly moment.
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After sending fans crazy with his first verses, Jin runs down the catwalk to meet Chris Martin on the main stage. The pair clearly share a chemistry and history — Chris even co-wrote “The Astronaut” with Jin, alongside Chris’ son, Moses Martin, and the DJ Kygo. Jin and Chris share some awesome harmonies, with Chris (then aged 45) encouraging Jin (then 29) every step of the way, even when Jin screws up the lyrics and laughs them off.
Chris and Jin’s unexpected musical friendship doesn’t end there, however. In 2021, Coldplay and BTS teamed up on the multi-award-winning hit single, “My Universe” — Coldplay’s first US #1 single since 2008’s “Viva La Vida,” scoring #2 in South Korea and #3 in the UK. The song even earned a Guinness World Record for being the ‘highest debut by a UK group in the US singles chart’!
Fans have flocked to the comments section in their thousands to praise this mind-blowing pop crossover, fangirling, “this is just Jin’s world that we are living in,” “such a joyful performance” and “Jin is one of the greatest vocalists in the world.” Another summed up the power underlining Jin’s first solo hit and his enduring friendship with Coldplay’s frontman, writing, “This is not just a song, it’s an emotion. Look how he ran towards Chris! He opened his arms and offered a big hug for Chris. The ARMY (BTS fandom) are crying. It’s because we love this man so much.”
Coldplay’s knack for creating unforgettable experiences shines once again in this extraordinary performance with Jin. A testament to the seamless blend of global music icons, this collaboration underscores the magic of live music. To dive deeper into this spectacular event and explore more captivating moments, check out the useful links below.