BTS Jin Performs 'The Astronaut' and 'My Universe' at Coldplay Goyang Concert

BTS member Jin made a surprise in-person appearance during the third day of Coldplay’s Korean tour at Goyang Stadium to perform "The Astronaut" and "My Universe." This live reunion celebrates the enduring success of the collaboration, which previously dominated global music charts.

Key Facts

• Jin appeared as a special guest at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium to perform "The Astronaut" and "My Universe" alongside Coldplay.
• During the tour's first two shows, other BTS members appeared only via video, making Jin’s live performance a unique event.
• Produced by Max Martin, "My Universe" is a rock ballad featuring lyrics by Coldplay and BTS members RM, Suga, and J-Hope.
• Released globally on September 24, 2021, the track served as a lead single for Coldplay’s ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres.
• The song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topped iTunes charts in countries including the U.S., France, Germany, Canada, and Brazil.
• The 3:50 track features both English and Korean lyrics, with BTS performing a significant portion of the song.
• Chris Martin visited South Korea in April 2021 to meet with BTS and facilitate the collaboration.

Key Terms

• Billboard Hot 100: The primary U.S. music chart ranking the weekly most popular songs across all genres.
• Max Martin: A Swedish producer and songwriter known for numerous global number-one hits.

Key Quote

"The lyrics sound like a sweet love song and a hymn of hope. It is content that inspires courage for those who lost their daily lives due to the COVID-19 situation, saying 'a new beginning is waiting'." — 한겨레 (Hankyoreh)

Next

• An official music video for "My Universe" is planned for release following the initial lyric video launch.
• A documentary titled Inside My Universe, showcasing the song's behind-the-scenes creation, is scheduled for release on September 26.