Justin Bieber delivered one of the most talked-about moments of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards when he returned to the stage after a four-year absence with a strikingly unconventional performance. Taking a minimalist approach, the 31-year-old pop star performed his song “Yukon” shirtless, wearing only gym shorts and socks, instantly sparking conversation across social media and among viewers watching the ceremony unfold.

Justin Bieber goes on stage only in gym shorts and socks

The performance stood out not for spectacle, but for restraint. With no elaborate stage design or background dancers, Bieber relied on live looping, layering guitar and drum sounds in real time as he sang. The stripped-down setup drew attention to the song’s emotional core, allowing the lyrics and melody to take center stage. “Yukon” is a deeply personal track inspired by his relationship with wife Hailey Bieber, and cameras frequently captured her in the audience, visibly moved and smiling as she watched.