“Jimin is everywhere,” a very accurate statement to describe Jimin’s presence in the fields of art even outside the pop music industry. This time, Jimin graced the ice-skating rinks in Japan with his presence through his record-breaking song “Filter.” Once again, Jimin proved his immense popularity in Japan and as the worthy representative of K-pop.

On April 24, videos of three-time Japanese national champions and 2020 NHK Trophy gold medalists, Misato and Takeru (also known as Tim Koleto) Komatsubara performing an ice-skating routine using Jimin’s solo song “Filter” had surfaced in the internet. The famous pair performed their masterpiece for the touring figure skating show “Stars on Ice”. Consequently, their amazing performance caught the attention of many fans of Grammy-nominated artists and world’s biggest boyband, BTS. The duo performed in Yokohama Arena in Japan.

Misato and Takeru Komatsubara not only made the perfect choice by using an amazing song such as Jimin’s “Filter” as their background music but likewise paid homage to Jimin’s “Filter” live stage. Such is evident with their choice of red suits similar to the suit worn by Jimin during Filter’s debut live performance. Misato and Takeru also adopted s0me dance moves from the official Filter choreography including the iconic “blowing kiss” dance move and the jaw-dropping costume change.

Tim’s final costume, a white long-sleeves polo shirt with suspenders, was also inspired by Jimin’s costume and Tim posted about it on his Twitter account.

Timothy Koleto, also known as Takeru Komatsubara (Japanese name), born in Kalispell, Montana and his wife Misato Komatsubara, born in Tokyo, Japan represent Japan in ice dance. The pair were married in 2017 in Japan. They are the three-time Japanese champions and 2020 NHK gold medalists.

Stars on Ice Japan Tour 2021 happened from April 22 to 25. The April 23 and 24^th performances were broadcasted live by TBS Channel 2.

The pair already caught the attention of fans especially on Twitter as early as Day 1 of the tour.

Since then, a lot of wonderful comments have been posted and shared online.

“When I saw that it said Misato Komatsubara and Tim Koleto ‘Filter’, I thought ‘No way..’I jumped up and down as soon as I heard the intro. It was super cool number, with a few moves that paid homage to Jimin’s choreography but also with the beauty and dynamism of figure skating. I wanted to see it again!”

Other comments from the fans were:

“Filter being performed by amazing champions at such a big event, truly SOTY (Song of the Year)! Jimin’s Impact.”

“The way they were able to include a few of Jimin’s moves in their choreo is amazing!”

“Jimin’s impact and popularity are crazy.”

“Filter is phenomenal and so is this performance from the Komatsubara pair.”

“Jimin is a worldwide treasure and star.”

“I hope Jimin sees how he inspires others and how his record-breaking song is used by others to make art! I’m so proud!”

Jimin has performed “Filter” live at BTS’s highly-anticipated online concert Map of the Soul ON:E last October 2020. Jimin made every heart throb with his suave stage performance choreographed by Nicky Andersen. Jimin’s sexy and incredible dance moves and magical wardrobe change instantly went viral not only among fans but also made headlines in several media outlets worldwide. In fact, a fan cam of Jimin’s live “Filter” performance amassed millions of views in a very short time.

Tim Koleto has previously expressed his special affection for Jimin and his song on his official SNS. Earlier, he revealed to have hope to get a Jimin photo card and also claimed that Jimin’s solo song “Serendipity” is good.

Jimin may have performed “Filter” live only twice but its impact remains and truly unforgettable. The song has no official music video and ongoing promotions but it keeps leaving impact not just in the pop music industry but in the different fields of arts around the world too. “Filter” has influenced covers by some world musicians including classical music majors and dance covers by famous and rookie idols, ballet dancers and dance experts.

The impact of Jimin and his songs is truly remarkable and deserving of his unparalleled global popularity.