BTS’s Latest Live Performance Sparks Laughter Among Koreans

No one expected this.

BTS are continuing promotions for their new single “SWIM” from fifth studio album Arirang, and fans are beyond happy getting fresh content almost daily.

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The group has already performed the song multiple times, but their latest “Live Clip” on YouTube is getting the most attention. It’s easy to see why!

The new version leans very heavily into the “swimming” part of “SWIM.” The seven members perform inside an indoor pool, turning the stage into something playful and at times chaotic.

At one point, Jungkook is seen “sprinkling water” onto RM, who’s sitting in a lifeguard chair.

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In another scene, Jimin walks on a treadmill while being fussed over by his members.

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Elsewhere, V and Jin pose confidently with rubber ducks, while Jungkook sings on a float in the water.

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Jin adds to the absurdity by pretending to fish from the side of the pool.

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The clip quickly went viral, with Korean netizens praising how fun and unserious the performance feels.

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• “I burst out laughing when Jungkook splashed the water lol.”
• “At the start of their live performances, they just walk around, so it’s kind of boring. I thought it was better to just listen to the audio version. But this is actually fun lol.”
• “I like BTS because they’re funny hahaha.”
• “As expected, BTS are all about being cute and hilarious lol.”
• “Is Jin really fishing even in a swimming pool? lol.”
• “You better release the behind-the-scenes for this, I’m counting on it lol.”

You can watch the full performance of “SWIM” below.

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