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BTS's Jung Kook performed during the 2022 Qatar World Cup opening ceremony on Sunday alongside Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.
The South Korean singer, 25, belted out his latest single Dreamers - which is on the competition's official soundtrack - alongside his 41-year-old collaborator.
Jung - whose band announced their hiatus in June - looked trendy in a sparkly black jacket, cargo trousers and leather shoes while Fahad wore traditional Qatari clothing.
Dancing: BTS's Jung Kook performed during the 2022 Qatar World Cup opening ceremony on Sunday alongside Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor
The 2022 Qatar World Cup kicked off with what was to be a spectacular opening ceremony without a hitch, in front of a packed stadium of fans.
But things got off to a precarious start on Sunday as the hosts lost their opening match, thousands of seats remained empty and rows continued over various controversies which emerged ahead of the start of the 'most controversial' tournament ever.
Disgraced actor Morgan Freeman performed in the ceremony in front of thousands of empty seats, which was not shown in the UK as the BBC chose to show a report about the country's human rights record instead, raising accusations of hypocrisy.
The World Cup, which has been plagued with controversy over the Middle Eastern country's treatment of foreign workers, LGBT+ rights and social restrictions, has been seen as a way of varnishing its image on the world stage.
Pals: The South Korean singer, 25, (left) belted out his latest single Dreamers - which is on the competition's official soundtrack - alongside his 41-year-old collaborator (right)
Stylish: Jung - whose band announced their hiatus in June - looked trendy in a sparkly black jacket, cargo trousers and leather shoes
In his element: The songster impressed crowds with his moves
It has denied accusations of abuse of workers and discrimination, but that did not stop the BBC's coverage, fronted by Gary Lineker, including a pre-packaged report on Qatar's questionable human rights record and the controversy surrounding the tournament, instead of showing the opening ceremony.
In an embarrassing moment for FIFA organisers they were forced to allow a ban on alcohol sales at games after the Qatari royal family put pressure on the body due to the country's strict ban on drinking in public.
It came just 48 hours before the start of the tournament and left fans livid, accusing the host nation of 'ruining' the world cup before it had even begun.
Tonight's ceremony saw fierce backlash online due to the involvement of Freeman, who eight separate actors and eight witnesses have accused of sexual harassment and misconduct on set.
Outfit: Meanwhile, Fahad (right) wore traditional Qatari clothing
Having fun! The pair appeared to be enjoying themselves
Empty seats were visible in the background, and while these appeared to have filled
