秋山成勲がBTSのジミンとジョングクと会い、YouTubeでの楽しい内容を予告。新アルバム「ARIRANG」も紹介。
April/1/2026 14:47
Mixed martial artist Akiyama Seung-hoon (Korean name: Choo Seong-hoon) met BTS members Jimin and Jungkook. Today (the 1st), Akiyama posted on his Instagram, "Finally met!!! It was really fun. The content will be on YouTube! Something incredible will happen ♥ From tomorrow at 18:30 on YouTube!!" along with photos and videos. The released photos show Akiyama, Jimin, and Jungkook looking warmly at the camera. It seems that Jimin and Jungkook appeared on Akiyama's channel in line with BTS's comeback. Akiyama also announced a short video featuring Jimin and Jungkook to be released on the 2nd. In the video, Akiyama said, "There’s something I really want to do with someone I like. If it’s not okay, just tell me." He then puckered his lips. Jimin interjected, "Why the mouth? The lips." Akiyama continued, "There’s something I personally want to do." Jimin mimicked Akiyama's actions. Akiyama revealed, "I want to do ear cleaning with someone I really like." Jimin and Jungkook were shocked by Akiyama's statement and were left speechless. Jimin particularly expressed, "Honestly, a kiss would be better. I never expected this." Akiyama said, "Just think of this as YouTube." BTS released their 5th full album "ARIRANG" on March 20. "ARIRANG" deals with BTS's identity and the universal emotions they face, with Chairman Bang Si-hyuk overseeing the production. The title track "SWIM" sings about not stopping in the waves of life and continuously swimming forward, conveying a deep message of empathy to those doing their best to live in their respective places. BTS's self-produced variety show "Run BTS!" is making a comeback after three years, with a teaser video showing the meeting. The title track "SWIM" topped the Billboard HOT 100, with the members expressing their desire to give back through heartfelt music.
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