BTS Jungkook steals the shows with performance 'Dreamers' at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony

Doha, Nov 21: Internet broke when famous Korean boy band group member Jungkook performed at the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup here on Sunday night. Doha saw the first ever live performance of this year’s official World Cup anthem Dreamers by Jungkook and Fahad Al Kubaisi.

 

 

 

Jungkook is the first Asian ever to perform the official World Cup anthem. Previously, musical stars like Ricky Martin, Shakira, and Enrique Iglesias have performed official World Cup songs. Jungkook’s performance was praised as being respectful because it included tributes to previous anthems performed by these artistes as well.

 

 

Just before Jungkook took to the stage, a small medley played iconic World Cup anthems like Cup of Life by Ricky Martin, Waka Waka by Shakira, and Waving Flag by K’naan.

 

Before Jungkook took the stage, the opening ceremony began with a moving monologue from veteran actor Morgan Freeman. The actor hosted the ceremony and shared the stage with differently abled Qatari YouTuber Ghanim al Muftah. The ceremony was held at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, near the Qatari capital Doha.

 

Instantly after its release, Dreamers was at the top of iTunes charts in numerous countries all over the world. Within thirteen hours of its release, the single had already reached No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs charts in at least 102 different regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Italy.