On August 6, 2025, Rolling Stone shared their review for BTS' Jin’s ‘RUNSEOKJINep_TOUR’ and also gave a full 5/5 rating to his concert. The BTS idol’s latest tour marks his first solo tour following the release of his two solo albums, namely HAPPY and ECHO, since his military release in June 2024.
The idol’s tour kicked off on June 28, 2025, from South Korea. His London concerts were scheduled for August 5 and 6, which were organized at The O2.
Fans of Seokjin were glad to witness the success of his debut tour. Therefore, his fans swamped the internet with their plaudits for the idol and his concerts. One of them on X said:
“Wow, a perfect 5-star rating from Rolling Stone for Jin’s RUNSEOKJIN EP Tour is incredible! Calling it Kim Seokjin’s world just nails it—his charisma and talent are on another level. This tour is clearly unforgettable!”
Fans react as BTS' Jin’s inaugural solo tour gets full star rating
While some lauded Kim Seokjin’s vocals and energy during his solo concerts, others said they are incredibly proud of their favorite idol. Another fan claimed that BTS' Jin well deserved this rating.
“As someone who has seen him twice, I can confirm he was outstanding, the vocals were magnificent, and the energy throughout the whole performance was spectacular. Not even a single dull moment. He pulled that off without any background dancers & special effects. He is the moment.,” a fan expressed.
“i really want jin to see this and know how far he has come and how incredibly proud we are of him,” stated an admirer.
“Deserved! Every video I’ve seen has been amazing and the vocals and stage control is just incredible. Honestly who is doing it like Jin?,” commented another fan.
Some hailed the Running Wild singer as king, while others highlighted how BTS’ Jin carried out the complete performance without any background dancers.
“Deserved! I'll give it 6 even for creativity and breaking out of the kpop mould in the best way! SOLD OUT KING JIN. BIGGEST SOLOIST JIN. HISTORY MAKER JIN AT THE O2,” stated an admirer.
“Deserved. He proved he can carry asuccessful tour only just with his voice without dancing.. His performance is so perfect in all the concerts,” commented a fan.
“Carrying the performance by himself no backup dancers singing live and having fun RUNSEOKJIN TOUR is amazing. Jin deserves everything and more. PURPLE YOU KIM SEOKJIN,” wrote another admirer.
NME gave a 4/5 rating to BTS' Jin’s solo tour
Kim Seokjin’s London performances were also reviewed by NME and the publication gave it a 4/5 rating.
After London, BTS' Jin will be heading to his last tour location, Amsterdam. The two-day concert will be held at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam.
In related news, the idol was recently honored with SEC Awards. He was awarded under International Male Artist of the Year category.