The news about the inclusion of a BTS song in one of the biggest film productions in Hollywood by one of the biggest film production companies, Marvel Studios, has been a hot topic over the past weeks. It was big news because this would be the first BTS song ever and the second Korean song in history to be in a Hollywood blockbuster movie.
On November 4, Chloé Zhao, the director of the newly released Marvel movie 'Eternals,' sat down for an interview with the cable news channel ETtoday, regarding the movie. Among the questions posed to her was one about how or why she chose the song 'Friends,' written, composed, and produced by Jimin, to be featured in the movie.
In her response, she said, "It is because this is my favorite BTS song. I like Jimin very much. He is too cute." Moreover, she said the song's lyrics matched the feelings between the characters in the movie and added that Jimin and V, who performed the song, made a beautiful song together.
Her response confirmed that Jimin was the reason the song ended up in the movie.
Cable news channel ETtoday interviewed 'Eternals' Director Chloé Zhao about her decision to include 'Friends' in the movie
— JIMIN DATA | Slow (@PJM_data) November 4, 2021
"This is my favorite BTS song. I like Jimin very much. He is so cute"
Zhao further added that lyrics matched the feelings between characters in 'Eternals' pic.twitter.com/Y8Y2z5FqyH
The way Chloe Zhao is JIMIN-biased?!! It seems like no one can escape his charms. https://t.co/SYDSo6GfCu
— Samantha Lui 呂詠琛 (@samanthalui_) November 4, 2021
Chloé is a filmmaker of Chinese origin whose work has been recognized and acknowledged by some of the biggest film awards in the US. For instance, some major awards that she has won include 2 Academy Awards such as Best Picture 2020 and Best Director 2020), multiple Golden Globe Awards such as Best Director 2020 and Best Motion Picture - Drama 2020, British Academy Film Awards for Best Film 2020, and Best Director 2020, and several other awards.
For those who don’t know, Chloé Zhao is a Chinese-born, critically acclaimed filmmaker. She has received 2 Academy Awards, multiple Golden Globes and many more esteemed accolades.
— THE JIMIN CRAVE (@thejimincrave) November 4, 2021
Knowing that she loves Jimin and "Friends" is her favorite song is such an honor! pic.twitter.com/Cw2YHzwmIZ
Other film directors have mentioned Jimin before and expressed their interest in working with him prior to Chloé. For instance, back in 2019, Gus Van Sant, an award-winning American director, praised Jimin's aura and expressed his desire to photograph him. Jared Bush, an American screenwriter, and Rikiya Imaizumi, a Japanese director, among others. Jimin has truly become a favorite in the film industry.
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— JIMIN DATA | Slow (@PJM_data) October 23, 2019
There have also been mentions of Jimin from influential figures outside of the film industry, including but not limited to individuals and institutions from music, dance, Olympics, and fashion.
In fact, the current global ambassadorship deal between BTS and the biggest fashion house in the world, Louis Vuitton, was revealed to have been made possible because of Jimin's impact, according to a leading Korean fashion magazine Fashionbiz.
Jimin's impact has swept across every major industry across the globe, even though he does not have any individual activities. He promotes as a group with the member of BTS but has managed to stand out and make a name for himself.
He also got recognised by Nicole Scherzinger who is also a Grammy nominated vocalist. He is a member of BoF500 and got mentioned by Brands like Gentle Monster, Celine, YSL, etc. without solo brand deals. Jimin is truly a legend.
— 😼 (@pjmsdoII) November 4, 2021
JIMIN’s solo picture requested to use by SAINT LAURENT for their Headquarters, The American version of Masked Singer ONLY asked for JIMIN in show.. & more. See how Jimin alone grabbing all these Shows, Hollywood Movie & Global Brands attention, so many projects awaiting for him. pic.twitter.com/8ghzwN4yXO
— JIMIN STAN aℓy¹³ (@BUSANBOY___TWT) November 4, 2021
Park Jimin being Praised by
— 지민 || PARK JIMIN¹³ 🍒 (@pjm_jm13) November 4, 2021
▪️Oscar winning director Cholé Zhao
▪️Oscar nominated director Gus Van Sant
▪️Tony award winner Choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne
▪️Grammy Winner Shawn Stockman and Lizzo
▪️Grammy nominated Khalid
▪️Olympic Gold Medalist Yuzuru Hanyu pic.twitter.com/5ZrKiHWiG9
"Friends" was chosen because film director bias is Jimin!!
— D♪ (@jkjm_0113_) November 4, 2021
Louis Vuitton chose BTS because of Jimin!!
and when we say Park Jimin is the Global IT boy and the main character 😌 pic.twitter.com/MDPOz22he2
Meanwhile, those who have watched the movie have praised it and the director for getting everything right.
Truly, truly enjoyed #Eternals. Angelina Jolie is equally powerful + heartbreaking as Thena. @kumailn is an absolute scene-stealer, as is Lia McHugh. Phastos was so compassionately played by Brian Tyree Henry. @gemma_chan as Sersi was breathtaking. Go see it, it’s stunning.
— Catherine Powell (@CatherinePowell) November 5, 2021
I’m sorry #Eternals is a 9/10 for me, I’m not sure what the critics were thinking, it’s insane. Movie of the year so far.
— MattyZ (@MattySzee) November 3, 2021
Rotten my ass! #Eternals is so dope. Unconventional, unpredictable and an evolution of how Marvel films could and should be told. Gemma Chan, Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani & Brian Tyree Henry are my forever ride or dies...all perfecto!
— Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) November 3, 2021
Chloé Zhao doesn't miss. Upper tier MCU! pic.twitter.com/MCxNFkgDxv
Eternals was so fucking good. Critics got this one wrong.
— Brian Puspos (@BrianPuspos) November 5, 2021
hi just wanna tweet something before I go to bed, ETERNALS IS A FREAKIN MASTERPIECE AND DONT YOU EVER @ ME!!! pic.twitter.com/jeDEsuJLpc
— Ben’s Daddy 🇵🇸 (@iskhanaut) November 4, 2021
#Eternals is large—in scope, in cast, and in narrative. I left feeling refreshed and excited for the future of the MCU. Oh, and that post credit scene was *chef’s kiss*
— Keaton B Carlson (@kbcarlson3) November 4, 2021
#Eternals WAS SO DAMN GOOD YALL HAVE TO SEE IT 😱😱
— Jazzy🍁🎮 (@_Jazzyguns) November 5, 2021
#eternals was just 😘👌🏻 10/10 recommend
— stephanie🧛🏻♀️ (@stephanieeeram) November 6, 2021
Jimin is being name-dropped every other day by heavyweights in different major industries. Fans are excited at the thought of what is to come for him and the myriad of opportunities awaiting him.
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