Coldplay Sings BTS Jin's The Astronaut, Thanks ARMY For Attending Bangkok Concert

Coldplay, the renowned British rock band currently immersed in their extensive 2023-2024 Music of the Spheres World Tour, has time and again displayed their affection for the globally acclaimed Korean boyband BTS. Coldplay is led by the lead vocalist, pianist, rhythm guitarist, and co-founder of the band, Chris Martin meanwhile, RM leads the K-pop group. The connection between the two musical powerhouses was displayed during a recent Coldplay concert. While performing in Bangkok, Thailand, during the ongoing tour, Chris Martin pleasantly surprised the audience by concluding their popular hit Fix You with a rendition of BTS Jin’s popular track, The Astronaut.

The Astronaut in the setlist added an element of delight for all the concert-goers, especially the ARMY, as it was not initially planned.

Take a look at the fans’ reactions below:

“Chris Martin thanked Armys for attending the coldplay’s concert. BTS made us so loved by other artist too..I’m so emotional, I miss BTS so much, if jin was there, he would greet us the same,” wrote a fan.

“Omg Coldplay performed The Astronaut in their Bangkok concert pls Seokjin willl be so happy,” commented another viewer.

In addition to this, Coldplay has been incorporating the Jin-created character, Wootteo the astronaut, into their performances regularly. Chris Martin proudly displays a Wootteo button or patch on his jacket during shows, and a plushie of the cosmic character often graces the stage, reports Koreaboo. The connection deepened when Jin, a dedicated Coldplay enthusiast, joined the band during one of their shows in Argentina before his enlistment, singing a heartfelt rendition of The Astronaut alongside Chris.

The song in discussion, The Astronaut, itself holds significance as a solo single by Jin, released on October 28, 2022. The collaborative effort involved not only Jin but also Coldplay, building on their past collaboration with My Universe. The song’s creation saw contributions from Norwegian DJ Kygo and Chris Martin’s son, Moses Martin, who co-wrote and produced the track with Bill Rahko.

Released as a pre-enlistment gift to fans, the digital and CD format single explores themes of connection and love, delving into Jin’s profound relationship with his supporters through a cosmic motif. Accompanied by a visually striking music video, the song portrays Jin as an extraterrestrial astronaut who, after an accidental crash-landing on Earth, faces the emotional dilemma of choosing between staying with his newfound Earthly family or returning to his celestial home.

As of now, while Coldplay is on its world tour, all members of the BTS, including the eldest Jin, are currently serving in the military.