BTS Jin's solo song 'The Astronaut' reverberated through the Indonesian National Library.

AllKPop reported on May 31 with the title 'The enchanting performance of 'The Astronaut' played with traditional Indonesian instruments echoes through the Indonesian National Library.'

The media outlet explained, "In Indonesia, well-known for its robust fan base and love for Jin, an innovative collaboration has emerged, grabbing attention. This is a noteworthy alliance between the esteemed traditional music group 'Gamelan Sang Saptaswara' and Jin's 'The Astronaut.' The collaboration combines the melody of Indonesia's pride, the traditional instrument 'Gamelan,' with 'The Astronaut,' introducing it to a wider audience. This has allowed 'The Astronaut' to reach more people, and simultaneously, it has provided an opportunity to showcase the rich culture of Indonesia to the global audience through this traditional instrument."

Originating from the Java region, particularly Central and East Java, the instrument 'Gamelan' has been listed as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage. The group 'Gamelan Sang Saptaswara,' well-known as a Gamelan performance group, aims to make Gamelan music easily accessible and enjoyable for everyone by exploring melodies that break from the traditional framework of Gamelan music. The performance of Gamelan Sang Saptaswara took place on May 28 at the Indonesian National Library, and the video was also shared on YouTube.

The media continued to praise, "The captivating sound of 'The Astronaut' played with traditional instruments brought pleasure to many and offered an original and mystical experience. The blended melodies provided a sense of uniqueness to the audience, leading them to a new dimension of the world."

Jin's 'The Astronaut' also garnered rave reviews and passionate responses when it was performed as a surprise during the encore of a candlelight concert held in Brooklyn, New York.

Furthermore, musician and pianist James Wong caused a stir by posting a cover performance video of 'The Astronaut' Wedding Entrance Version on his YouTube channel.

Recently, Jin's 'The Astronaut' was featured as the main song in the final dress evaluation of 'Miss Grand Paraguay 2023', one of the world's six major beauty pageants, reiterating Jin's global popularity.

'The Astronaut' was a song Jin prepared as a gift for fans before his military enlistment. As soon as it was released, it gained explosive popularity and became a hot topic. It led to numerous popular YouTubers creating reaction content, and it was frequently used as a cover song and performance piece, reinforcing Jin's strong popularity and unique presence.

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