BTS Jimin connects with children during the World Cup final halftime show... encouragement and hugs included

BTS Jimin was seen sharing a warm moment with child performers after the halftime show of the 2026 North American World Cup final on July 19 (local time). The halftime show was planned to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, and children performed on stage together. After the performance, Jimin made eye contact with each child on stage and offered words of encouragement, reportedly slowing his exit as a result. A video showing children surrounding Jimin was posted online, with comments such as ″Jimin is the Pied Piper″ and ″Jimin you are the sweetest.″ Jimin’s warm behavior toward young fans continued during the world tour. At the Mexico concert, he noticed a young fan in the audience crying and comforted them by giving his cowboy hat, saying ″Don’t cry.″ Recently, at the Paris concert, he saw a child near the fence and asked nearby fans not to push, then took off his shirt and gifted it to the child, a moment shared on social media. In addition, Jimin has continued his charitable activities to help children and youth. He donated funds to various local education offices, leaving a message supporting students who want to focus on their studies despite difficult circumstances, and it was revealed that he donated 100 million won to the International Rotary Club to help eradicate polio.