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    “STOP DISCRIMINATING JIN” – Fans call out lack of screen time for the BTS member during ‘Like Animals’ concert performances

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    Fans raised concerns over BTS member Kim Seok-jin’s on-screen visibility during the group’s ARIRANG World Tour concerts in Seoul. The three opening night concerts of the world tour were held at Goyang Stadium in Seoul on April 9, 11, and 12, 2026.

    As per the fans on social media, the issue surfaced during performances of Like Animals, a track from BTS’ latest album ARIRANG. While the group performed the song’s outro, several attendees and online viewers noted that the large overhead screens and live camera feeds appeared to focus primarily on the other six members. According to fans, Jin received little to no individual screen time during this.

    As clips from the concerts circulated online, fans began voicing their concerns across social media platforms. Many called for equal representation of all seven members during live broadcasts and in-venue screen projections. Some also directed their criticism toward the concert’s live camera direction, questioning the apparent imbalance in focus.

    The discussion quickly gained traction among fans. Several posts urged the production team to ensure fair screen distribution moving forward, emphasizing the importance of showcasing all members equally during performances. One fan wrote,

    “Director Ha Jung-jae, is your camera fair? SHOW JIN ON SCREEN SHOW JIN ON SCREEN There is no BTS without JIN. We will reclaim his erased credits and screen time until the end. HYBE IS NOTHING WITHOUT JIN. STOP DISCRIMINATING JIN NOW.”

    One fan commented (Image via X/@hsjin1204)
    One fan commented (Image via X/@hsjin1204)

    Fans calling for equal screen distribution also stated that the issue extended beyond the Like Animals stage. According to several attendees and viewers, Kim Seok-jin was seen on the big screens only briefly throughout multiple segments of the concert, not just during a single performance.

    Please show all 7 members during outro of“Like Animals” Both concert screens & online streams for 3 day concerts showed only 6 members on the screen. This is an easy fix. We expect to see all 7 starting with the next concert in Japan. @bts_bighit @BIGHIT_MUSIC @HYBEOFFICIALtwt

    @bts_bighit @BIGHIT_MUSIC @HYBEOFFICIALtwt It’s not only screen, even so many songs in this three days where JIN singing his lines and that f***ing big**it camera just showing maximum time maknae line members on screen, they are f***ing obsessed with that 3. Thank God, There’s so many FANCAM exist who capture him.

    @bts_bighit @BIGHIT_MUSIC @HYBEOFFICIALtwt R u scared that jin will outshine the other 6 so u just skip him AGAIN ?? Guess so 🙂

    Fans continued to call for equal screen time for all BTS members. Some viewers also claimed that the issue affected their overall experience, with a few stating they considered leaving the live theater screenings due to the limited on-screen presence of Jin on screen during the concert.

    I almost left the theater after 4 songs in bcuz I couldn’t see a decent shot of seokjin. can they just hire 7 cameramen and sell member focused live viewing if they can sell member specific vinyl and remix? It’ll actually make the cameraman’s life easier 🤷🏻‍♀️ @BIGHIT_MUSIC

    My anger just kept on escalating for the entire duration of the concert because of the obvious exclusion. The camera frequently focuses on certain members only. This also happened in other songs on D1 and D2.

    They were literally showing him for 1 second even when it’s his turn to sing, they focus on another’s member back, like wtf???

    Bro they really are disgusting for doing this. They can shorten the length of appearance of each member so that ALL members can be shown individually. But I guess the camera director is also a demon. @HYBEOFFICIALtwt @BIGHIT_MUSIC @bts_bighit do your job properly pigs!!

    BTS draws 132,000 fans at Seoul ARIRANG tour opener with 23-song setlist and 360-degree stage debut

    The first three concerts of BTS’ ARIRANG World Tour at Goyang Stadium in Seoul each ran for approximately two and a half hours. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the shows collectively attracted an audience of approximately 132,000 attendees.

    The concert featured a 23-track setlist that blended different musical styles. The group alternated between intense, high-energy performances and more restrained, melodic stages. Songs from their latest album ARIRANG, including Hooligan, Aliens, They Don’t Know About Us, Like Animals, Swim and 2.0, were performed alongside earlier hits such as Fake Love, Permission to Dance, Mic Drop and Run BTS.

    One of the notable moment from the shows was the live debut of Come Over, which had previously been available only through a limited vinyl release. The group also incorporated mashup stages, combining tracks like FYA with Fire and Body to Body with Idol. The production featured a 360-degree stage setup, offering audiences varied viewing perspectives.

    Following the Seoul leg, the ARIRANG World Tour is set to expand internationally, with a total of 85 shows planned across 34 countries in Asia, North America, and Europe.