"JIMIN X TAEYANG IS COMING" Fans go crazy over BTS Jimin's feature in BIGBANG Taeyang's upcoming single VIBE

Following the many speculations surrounding a Jimin X Taeyang collaboration, it has now been officially confirmed on January 4. The two artists are said to be coming together on the latter's new solo project, VIBE, which is set to release on January 13 at 2 pm KST.

With less than two weeks away from its release, fans couldn't seem to hold back their excitement, as they took to Twitter to flood it with their various opinions and reactions.

They also noted that this collaboration holds a deeper meaning with regard to how much BTS Jimin has grown in the industry. Back in his debut days, the idol shared that BIGBANG Taeyang is the artist he admires the most. Now having to work on a full-fledged collaboration with him has fans overflowing with pride.

Fans react to Jimin X Taeyang collaboration, trend the news on Twitter

Following the release of the collaboration's official announcement, fans have since been on a rollercoaster of emotions, taking to Twitter to express how excited they are to have Jimin active again, so much so that hashtags #PJM1ISCOMING and #JIMINXTAEYANGISCOMING were trending worldwide.

Given that the last time ARMYs heard a feature from him was in his OST for Our Blues, With You eight months ago, they can't wait to celebrate and stream the idol's new project after its release.

With the high expectations that his previous solo tracks such as Promise, Serendipity, With You, Lie, etc have set, ARMYs are eagerly looking forward to VIBE. Alongside that, they also tried to find hints of the song's genre and what Jimin X Taeyang would sound like.

Though Jimin hasn't put forth a full-fledged album as of yet, fans have showered a lot of love and support for his solo tracks for their captivating and mesmerizing aspects. His latest OST, With You for the K-drama Our Blues, has been a great commercial hit, bagging many achievements. The song has crossed over 1.5M views on YouTube and has been recognized as one of the best OSTs by the Rolling Stones.

Fans believed that Jimin, despite being his first work on a K-drama soundtrack, perfectly communicated the essence of the show.

However, what intrigued them most was the fact that the teaser image for Jimin X Taeyang showcased an esthetic that they haven't seen in Jimin's solo projects. While most of his tracks and features lean toward a soft, melodic genre, ARMYs are intrigued by what Jimin and Taeyang have in store for them.

Despite his limited discography, the BTS member never fails to impress listeners with his impeccable vocals. With the Jimin X Taeyang collab right around the corner, fans have already begun planning goals and projects to showcase their love and support for the two artists. Additionally, with a potential full-length album from BTS Jimin soon, fans are also on the eager lookout for any signs that hint at the same.

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Aishwarya is a pop culture writer who covers K-drama and K-pop at Sportskeeda. After completing her Bachelor's in English and Communication Skills, she sought a job that allowed her to explore her passion, and being a K-pop and K-drama reporter felt like the ideal fit. Aishwarya has 3 years of experience under her belt and previously took on several internships in the industry that further motivated her in choosing writing as a career.

Aishwarya believes in conducting extensive research and verifying facts with the help of reputable sources to produce accurate articles. She also spends a significant amount of time on Twitter to understand how netizens are reacting to the latest trends in the industry before crafting her content.

She admires SUGA from BTS for his dedication to his work and aspires to immerse herself into the things she loves, just like him. If she could go back in time, she would jump at the opportunity to be part of ""Reply 1988,"" a K-drama set in a time when neighborhood relationships were cherished and interpersonal connections were of utmost importance. Although she loves how technology has advanced, she would also love to experience living in an era before it was invented.

When Aishwarya's not writing and reading about the latest developments in the industry, she spends her time crocheting, sketching, cycling, reading Mangas, and cooking.

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