JAKARTA - The grand stage of the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles was in a state of shock when Justin Bieber took to the stage on Sunday, February 1 local time.
Not because of visual splendor, Bieber actually became the talk of the town for daring to appear only wearing boxer shorts and barefoot socks.
Holding an electric guitar, Hailey Bieber's husband performed "Yukon" taken from his latest album, "SWAG".
The performance really defines the term stripped-back performance in the most literal sense. Throughout the set, Bieber seemed to close his eyes with his hands, as if to show that his main focus that night was the raw vocal quality without the help of autotune or excessive stage gimmicks.
This daring action immediately triggered a wave of reactions on the X social media. Some fans felt confused by the very minimal choice of clothing. However, not a few also praised Bieber's courage to appear honest without wearing luxurious clothes.
"Justin's performance at the Grammys won't stop me from talking. Completely naked, the microphone is on, there's nowhere to hide, no over-the-top performance, just raw talent," wrote one fan.
Despite successfully stealing the world's attention, this performance apparently does not go hand in hand with the trophy. That night, Bieber had to go home empty-handed even though he was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Solo Performance for the song "Daisies", and Best R&B Performance for "Yukon".
"JB's raw and authentic performance with guitar, loop station, and himself on the Grammy stage is an honest statement," another fan said.
In addition to Justin Bieber's performance, the stage was also enlivened by an airline-themed performance from Sabrina Carpenter as well as an emotional performance from Billie Eilish who won Song of the Year.
Even without a trophy in hand, Justin Bieber managed to ensure that his name remained the main topic thanks to the stage performance which, as a fan said, "Very easy to remember, isn't it?"
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