BTS' performance at the FIFA World Cup match halftime show on July 19 quickly became one of the biggest highlights of the world's most anticipated sporting event, sparking an explosive wave of discussion across social media platforms and search engines.

According to the data, BTS received more than 1 million mentions and over 5 million engagements within just the first hour after taking the stage. Online discussions continued to gain momentum in the following hours, surpαѕѕing 3 million mentions and 13 million engagements on X, making the K-pop group the most talked-about artist on the platform that day. The group also topped X's Global Trends chart, with conversations surrounding their halftime performance continuing long after the show had ended.

Their appearance also led to a significant surge in Google search activity. Data indicates that searches related to BTS more than doubled following the halftime performance compared to the group's comeback with "ARIRANG" in March this year.

While their historic, large-scale performance captivated au∂ιєnces around the world, behind-the-scenes moments continued to generate widespread discussion even after the World Cup came to a close. In particular, a post-show moment involving Jimin has become a hot topic among fans across social media over the past few hours.

As the halftime show came to an end, many fans noticed the BTS members leaving the field alongside other stars. Several videos also captured j-hope and SUGA happily chatting and walking alongside вяαzιℓian football legend Ronaldo as they exited. However, fans quickly realized that Jimin was the only BTS member мιѕѕιиg from the group, leaving many wondering where he had gone.

And the now-viral video has answered that question! It turns out that Jimin was "held back" by the children from New York City's PS22 Chorus, who also participated in the halftime show. As soon as the performance ended, the singer was surrounded by the young choir members, who clearly adored him. Rather than leaving immediately, Jimin stayed behind to chat with them, gently pat their heads, hug them multiple times, and warmly smile in response to each child's excitement until the very last moments before saying goodbye.

In fact, the bond between Jimin and the children had begun much earlier. From the moment the performance started, he was seen waving to the PS22 Chorus members and affectionately patting them on the head. Jimin's warm and approachable demeanor was likely one of the reasons the children felt comfortable enough to interact with him and cling to him once the performance was over.

It wasn't just Jimin—BTS as a whole also interacted with the young choir members after the children gathered to greet them. The members greeted the children in return, with some shaking hands and giving them hugs, while others signed the children's jerseys before leaving the field. However, as seen in the viral videos, Jimin was the member who spent by far the most time interacting with the young performers.

Videos capturing these heartwarming moments quickly spread not only across X but also throughout South кσяєαn online communities. Fans have been continuously sharing the clips and expressing how touched they were, saying they especially loved seeing the children happily surrounding Jimin. Many also commented that Jimin always seems to show extraordinary patience and kindness whenever he is around children:

- I was wondering where Jimin was, and when I looked, he was surrounded by the babies, arms stretched out wide like he was trying to hug them all, and I burst out laughing so hard. After that, the babies were following him around everywhere, like he's a total baby magnet I love kind people

- Never beating the kindergarten teacher allegations, I'm afraid. I love him to the core

- The way kids naturally flocked to jimin, he’s just that gentle and lovable

- He is so sweet! He always prioritizes kids and shows them so much genuine love. A TRUE VOCAL KING

- Park jimin is seriously the Pied Piper, kids especially seem to adore him

- This is why I stan this angel. Jimin truly deserves all the love in the world 

- Jimin is someone who rarely likes to interact with other celebrities but he takes his time to make little kids happy by giving them high fives and hugs. Literally my favourite person in the world

- Seeing jimin adore kids makes me adore jimin even more

- Jimin is genuinely so kind and warm. I hope nothing but good things come his way

- Jimin has always been especially gentle and loving with children. just watching him interact with them is enough to make you smile