BTS Appears, Performs On “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (Watch Now)
The superstar group appears on Tuesday’s edition of “The Tonight Show.”
BTS on Fallon | Andrew Lipovsky/NBC
Update: Superstar pop group BTS appeared on Tuesday’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
The group, which was making its debut on the program, appeared in several segments. The seven BTS members participated in a Fortnite dance challenge with Jimmy Fallon. They also joined the “Tonight Show” host for an interview.
They additionally filmed two musical performances. Both featured the group’s signature electricity.
Videos of the dance challenge, interview and performances (“IDOL” and “I’m Fine”) follow. Photos from the taping are also embedded.
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0931 — Pictured: (l-r) Band BTS during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on September 25, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0931 — Pictured: Band BTS performs “Idol” on September 25, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0931 — Pictured: (l-r) Band BTS during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on September 25, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0931 — Pictured: Band BTS performs “I’m Fine” on September 25, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0931 — Pictured: Band BTS performs “I’m Fine” on September 25, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0931 — Pictured: Band BTS performs “Idol” on September 25, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0931 — Pictured: Band BTS performs “Idol” on September 25, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0931 — Pictured: (l-r) Host Jimmy Fallon with BTS during “Fortnite Dance Challenge” September 25, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0931 — Pictured: (l-r) Actress Taraji P. Henson plays “5-Second summaries” with host Jimmy Fallon on September 25, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)
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Tuesday night, one of the world’s hottest musical acts pays a visit to one of America’s most beloved talk shows.
BTS makes its eagerly anticipated debut appearance on NBC’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
BTS naturally takes the stage to perform. The performances (they filmed “IDOL” and “I’m Fine”) are not, however, the extent of the group’s appearance.
The members of BTS also participate in an interview and dance challenge with host Jimmy Fallon.
Taped in advance, Tuesday’s “Tonight Show” also features an appearance by Taraji P. Henson. The actress is supporting the new season of “Empire,” which starts Wednesday.
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