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Performances one year apart, and a lifetime in the making...

Jikook's "Black Swan" (2020 MMA)

Jikook's magical "Black Swan" performance at the 2020 MMA stage drew so much from BTS' solo stages at the 2019 MMA.

Jungkook's water-bending "Save Me" and Jimin's air-bending "I Need U" solos from 2019 were melded to create the inevitable and powerful climax that was their "Black Swan" interlude -- performances one year apart, and a lifetime in the making.

It was a performance that showed Jimin's elegance and Jungkook's strength as dancers, and the absolute chemistry they have as artistic partners. Beyond Jikook, it was a performance that further elevated BTS from the ranks of mere idols to bona-fide artists.

video edit: @ggukreum