BTS Sing And Dance Their Way Into Jimmy Fallon's Heart (But He Only Has Eyes For Jimin)

America is finally beginning to realize what millions of fans around the globe already know: It's easy to fall in love with BTS. Just ask Jimmy Fallon. (Or is it Chimmy Fallon?)


The South Korean artists are making the most of their time in New York. With two sold-out shows this weekend at Newark's Prudential Center — and their historic Citi Field concert on the horizon — the global superstars have made time for select engagements. Following their appearance at the UN earlier in the week, where leader RM delivered a inspiring speech about identity, the septet stopped by The Tonight Show on Tuesday night (September 25), and yes it didn't take the seasoned late-night host very long to be enamored with BTS and their fans.


While in the taping, Fallon obtained a crash course in Bangtan from fans eager to share. From fanchants and ARMY Bombs to BT21 and finger hearts, the effusive host was receptive to all of it, even borrowing a fan's Chimmy (member Jimin's BT21 character) headband — and her companions ARMY Bomb ring — for the interview segment. The move caught Jimin so off guard, he fell to his knees in laughter. Within minutes Chimmy Fallon began to trend on Twitter.


And the internet's preference new bromance was place on Earth. (Jimin's "Hey Jimmy! I'm Jimin!" Introduction is one of the cutest things ever, and that's a fact.)


It's one thing to invite BTS fans into Studio 6B — several of whom waited overnight, outdoors in the rain, for a chance of getting standby tickets — and it's another to actually listen to them, to respect them, and to value them for their insight and expertise. It's no surprise that the fans' enthusiasm and Fallon's willingness to learn were a winning combination.


Whenever asked about their recent visit to the UN and message in back of "speak yourself," RM explained that the phrase is "about speaking for yourself alternatively opposed to letting other people speak for you." Meanwhile, V talked of his affinity for New York City street hotdogs and rapper Suga reiterated his hope to be invited to the Grammys.


additionally to the interview, Fallon also surprised fans with a "Fortnite Dance Challenge" video featuring all seven members — RM, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, and V — mimicking some iconic dance moves from the game, including the Electric Shuffle, Best Mates, and The Worm, and teaching Fallon a little bit of "Idol" choreography.


By the time BTS finally took to the stage to perform their hit single "Idol," a deafening chorus of voices chanting "you can't stop me lovin' myself" reverberated around the studio. The energy was electric, prompting Roots drummer and Tonight Show residence musical group leader Questlove to tweet, "I never knew an act in entertainment could still command that kinda frenzy in today's climate."


But that's the thing about BTS. Despite all of that frenzy and their growing visibility in the U.S. And about the globe, they're still just seven guys from Seoul who like making music with each other. "We hope to stay humble and like the ride," RM said.


they might be the hugest boy musical group in the world, although that doesn't stop them from having fun — and apparently from doing the shoot dance at every conceivable opportunity — and thanks to Fallon, the world finally got to be able to see Bangtan as their fans do: endlessly lovable.