"Baby J" trended worldwide when BTS's Jimin revealed the pre-debut stage name choices on #BTSonFallon
Posted by forevermimi1,208 pts Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Some K-Pop idols go by their real name, while some chose stage names. If not "Jimin," what would possibly be the stage name that Jimin has chosen?
On July 14th KST, BTS appeared in a new interview and performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the interview, BTS dishes on touring and working with Ed Sheeran as well as responding to rumors about their fanbase and potential stage names. Jimin, with his charismatic and cheerful energy, has ignited the positive vibe during the interview, showcasing his stan attractor impact, and left viewers hyping up "Baby J" and "Jimin Fallon" nicknames.
During the interview, Jimmy Fallon displayed a photo of BTS from 8 years ago.
Looking at the photo from 8 years ago, Jimin instantly got shy and turned around, causing Jimmy Fallon to laugh at the cuteness that Jimin portrayed.
Jimin, the main dancer and lead vocalist of BTS, has "Jimin" as both his real name and stage name. In the interview, Jimin was asked if he almost decided to have the stage name of “Baby J” before his debut.
Jimin confirmed that "Baby J" was one of the stage names he was interested in along with "Baby G." However, he thought it sounded bizarre when saying it out, and thus he has decided to proceed with his real name, Jimin.
Upon hearing Jimin’s explanation, Jimmy Fallon joked that Jimin could also go by the name of “Jimin Fallon” if he wanted to.
Jimin played along and joked that he will perform as "Jimin Fallon" starting next time, causing great laughter from the members and Jimmy Fallon.
While hearing the explanations from Jimin in his stage name choices, fans could not help but loving the "Baby J" name and showering all the precious "Baby J" pictures on Twitter.
Along with the interview, BTS performed "Permission To Dance "on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Once again, Jimin captured viewers' attention with his honey vocals and his perfect dance moves.
Shortly after the broadcast, "Baby J" trended worldwide and in multiple countries, as well as peaked # 5 on Japanese’s Twipple website, as fans were captivated by Jimin's sense of humor and rich facial expressions, which he showcased in the interview segment and by flawless stage presence, clear high notes, and electric dance moves that Jimin presented during the “Permission to Dance" performance.
I’m glad he went with his real name but omg Baby J would have been damn cute lol