This is Justin Bieber at his most vulnerable state, when the singer began epically sobbing on-stage.

The Biebs delivered a spot-on performance of his summer hit, “Where Are U Now,” and his latest single, “What Do You Mean?” — even flying up into the air at one point — but then he broke down in tears at the end of the set.

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With no explanation at all, Bieber sobbed into his hands while a stunned crowd looked on. Naturally, all eyes were searching for Bieber’s ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, who was attending the show alongside her pal Taylor Swift and the “Bad Blood” squad.