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BTS World Tour: Love Yourself

BTS has performed in five concert tours, four fan meeting tours, one joint tour, 5 showcases, and 8 concerts. In 2014, BTS embarked on their first concert tour, BTS Live Trilogy Episode II: The Red Bullet , which visited Asia, Australia, North America, and South America and attracted 80,000 spectators at 18 cities in 13 countries. During The Red Bullet Tour, BTS also held their first Japan Tour, Wake Up , to 25,000 fans. BTS commenced in 2015 their The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage Tour , which visited various cities in Asia and sold over 182,500 tickets. In 2017, BTS embarked on their The Wings Tour , which visited 17 cities in 10 countries around the world and attracted 550,000 spectators. BTS will further promote the releases of Love Yourself: Her and Love Yourself: Tear in the BTS World Tour: Love Yourself . Following the release of Map of the Soul: Persona , BTS have decided to extend the previous tour to a stadium exclusive tour, BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself .

• 3 Fan meeting tours
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BTS - 'Love Yourself' World Tour becomes the Most Attended Tour ever by a Korean Artist

BTS breaks another impressive record for a Korean Artist .

They became the Korean artist whose tour has the highest audience count .

Top Most Attended Tours by Korean Artists:

1. BTS --- World Tour: Love Yourself ~1,585,000+ with 51 shows (still touring) . (2018-2019)

2. BIGBANG --- MADE World Tour ~1,500,000+ with 66 shows. (2014-2015)

3. BIGBANG ---  0 TO 10 ~1,115,000+ with 24 shows. (2016-2017) ~ 1,380,000

4.   TVXQ --- Time (2013) ~ 850,000 5. BIGBANG --- ALIVE (2012 - 2013) ~ 800,000 6. BIGBANG --- Japan Dome Tour (2013 - 2014) ~ 771,000 7. TVXQ --- With (2015) ~ 750,000

8. EXO ---  Exo Planet 2 Exo'luxion (2015 - 2016) ~ 742,000

9. BIGBANG --- Japan Dome Tour X (2014 - 2015) ~ 741,000 10. EXO --- Exo Planet 3-The Exo'rdium (2016 - 2017) ~ 611,000 11. TVXQ --- Tree (2014) ~ 600,000  12. G-Dragon --- One Of A Kind World Tour (2013) ~ 570,000

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The Astonishing Duality of BTS

In 2020, the world’s biggest band proved that it excels equally at massive spectacle and small-scale intimacy.

BTS has spent enough time in the pop-music stratosphere that it can be easy to forget, or surprising to learn, about the years they spent at the basement level. Back in 2014, for the first anniversary of their debut, the group’s seven members celebrated by cleaning the tiny dorm they shared and cooking a nice meal. They recorded a video of themselves for fans , soaking seaweed for a traditional Korean birthday soup, blowing up balloons, vacuuming the living room, and decorating a cake. Their then-19-year-old leader, RM, attempts to peel an onion. “Man, I wonder how my mother did this every day,” he says, sounding embarrassed. “The members always tell me not to drive or cook for the sake of world peace.”

Unbothered by the cramped quarters, they seem giddy about reaching a career milestone together. Watching this video now—six years, seven studio albums, and a mountain of broken industry records later—isn’t just an exercise in nostalgia for the early days of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. It’s a reminder of how the world’s biggest band became so popular in the first place, an object lesson in making the most of what little you have.

Read: I wasn’t a fan of BTS. And then I was.

Humility was useful in 2020, a year that brought the entertainment industry, as well as the world, to its knees. The coronavirus pandemic led to canceled tours and closed venues; when musicians performed, they did so from home or to empty seats. This new reality could’ve hurt BTS, an act known for putting on spectacular, high-energy live concerts. (Last year, they sold out a show at London’s Wembley Stadium in 90 minutes.) Used to thriving on elaborately designed stages before tens of thousands of people, they suddenly found themselves recording TV appearances from their practice space and executing grandiose comeback routines with only staffers cheering them on. But although BTS is no longer a ragtag rookie group from a tiny label, their modest beginnings prepared them to succeed during a year that would have had them shrink their ambitions.

Originally, 2020 promised a world tour for Map of the Soul: 7, the group’s most sophisticated album to date and one that fans hoped would land the pop stars their first Grammy nomination. “We’ve struggled this year,” Jin told me in a recent email interview with the group. “Most of the plans that we arranged two years ago have vanished, but in the midst of this, we worked hard and … did something meaningful.”

For BTS, something meaningful is getting nominated for a Grammy months after performing at the Grammys—and being the first Korean group to do either. They released their fifth Billboard Hot 200–topping album in a row with BE. They landed three No. 1 songs on the Hot 100, including their first English-language single, “Dynamite,” and their dark-horse hit, “Life Goes On.” Although “Dynamite” is BTS’s biggest song thus far, RM said the latter achievement made him feel “double the joy because, as you said, it was a Korean song. It’s a title given to us by our fans.” Unlike “Dynamite,” “Life Goes On” received virtually no radio play, so purchases and streams by fans pushed it to the top of the chart, making it the first Korean song to get there.

Read: BTS’s ‘Life Goes On’ did the impossible

The hyperbolic language that surrounds BTS today ( global phenomenon! K-pop sensation! First Korean act to …! ) can obscure the fact that the group doesn’t need big stadiums or epic set lists to reach audiences. They’re comfortable talking to fans via impromptu live-streams in their PJs and posting stripped-down song covers on Twitter. And unlike many idol groups, the members of BTS have always addressed the subject of mental health in their lyrics and in their lives. That candor resonated this year in particular, as they’ve spoken about feeling angry, helpless, and depressed.

For his birthday earlier this month, Jin released a solo track called “ Abyss ,” along with a note explaining that he wrote it after experiencing severe burnout and seeking counseling for anxious thoughts. When I asked whether he found this honesty difficult, he demurred. “I don’t know if it was hard to share this,” Jin said. “I think music is just another form of expression. If I hadn’t written the text on the blog, I think people might have only guessed I was in such a state.” Moved by his words and the song’s delicate beauty, fans shared their own struggles on social media. “If you know how to deal with your mental health, it’s fine to keep it to yourself,” Jin said. “But if you don’t, I think it’s good you open up because you might have someone around you who knows how to handle it.”

This week brought a duo of surprise SoundCloud releases also intended to comfort: Jimin’s “ Christmas Love ” and V’s “ Snow Flower .” Jimin, to accompany his bright, nostalgic track, wrote a message about feeling joy despite the social scripts of adulthood: “Instead of dismissing your feelings as ‘cringey’ or ‘childish,’ as we often do, I hope the day will come that we can all happily enjoy these emotions together.” In his note for the sweetly jazzy “Snow Flower,” V wrote, “This year felt like time stopped, and I think there will be many people who feel more anxiety and depression as the end of the year approaches. For at least today, I hope the white flowers come down to your hearts and you feel even just a little bit of warm comfort and happiness.”

Against this backdrop of vulnerability, BTS also offered audiences solace through eye-catching stages. With their tour postponed indefinitely, they reconfigured their songs for online consumption. A cozy summer performance , and a two-day fall concert attended by nearly 1 million, tested the boundaries of virtual live shows. “I don’t think our music or performance has been limited, but it’s just the way we deliver the best performance that has changed,” V said of the group’s pandemic-era work. In 2019, one of BTS’s best performances was a 37-minute set for South Korea’s Melon Music Awards, featuring live horses, seven solo stages, a lung-busting dance break, and a sea of extras. In 2020, many of their best performances were much smaller but no less memorable. For The Late Late Show With James Corden , they sang “Life Goes On” while walking (thanks to editing trickery) through the same room over and over again, conveying the claustrophobia of quarantine life.

When BTS returned to the Melon Music Awards this year, they wowed not with scale, but with precise choreography. Jimin and Jungkook performed an exquisite and technically difficult pas de deux during the song “Black Swan.” And the group unveiled an endlessly rewatchable Michael Jackson–esque dance break for “Dynamite.” “To be honest, I think that performance was close to perfection,” J-Hope told me. That means a lot coming from the group’s famously meticulous dance leader. “It wasn’t something that could be done by myself, but everything was in sync—the costumes, lights, choreography, camerawork, and the [other] members.”

Read: BTS’s ‘Dynamite’ could upend the music industry

Sometimes, putting on the “best performance” meant no dancing at all. For their NPR Tiny Desk Concert in September, BTS did the whole set (mostly) sitting down. And “Life Goes On” is their first title track to not have official choreography. “We think the song’s emotion goes better without any choreo,” Suga said of the understated single, which feels as though it was written not from idols to fans, but from one human to another. The rest of BE comes across that way too—raw and personal, like a mixtape designed for your closest friends. In his “Life Goes On” verse, Suga references a gorgeously introspective song from his latest solo mixtape called “ People ,” whose lyrics are similarly about taking an optimistic view of life’s vagaries. “The message of ‘People’ was something like ‘so what, life still goes on,’ so I wanted to extend that message,” Suga said.

At the end of 2020, as vaccine distribution begins, the notion that life goes on might sound more plausible than it once did. For BTS, as for everyone else, next year looks blurry, but it at least has a clear starting point. “2021 begins with the Grammys,” J-Hope said. “They say that the first step [of the year] is important, so I hope we have good results there.” BTS is nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Dynamite” and are expected to perform, although many fans were disappointed that Map of the Soul: 7 wasn’t recognized. “It would be such an honor to earn a nod for our album some day,” the group said.

BTS hopes that the rest of 2021 will bring with it the possibility of live concerts. “I want to show our fans our ‘On’ performance,” Jungkook said of their most extravagantly choreographed song. “If fans want to see ‘ Louder Than Bombs ,’ of course we can perform” it too, he added. The year ahead is also expected to yield more solo work, including highly anticipated projects from V and Jungkook. “This year has been packed so I couldn’t find that much time to work on it. I will try to perfect it next year,” V said of his mixtape. “When I revisit the songs I made, I am not fully satisfied. So I honestly don’t know just yet!” Jungkook said of his record’s release, though he has written or produced multiple songs this year, including the dreamy ballad “Still With You.”

Whatever happens at the Grammys, the nomination of “Dynamite” is a huge deal. As Jimin put it in a recent Vanity Fair interview , “Worldwide, when people look at us, they might not know what country we’re from. They might not know what little rural town us bumpkins came from. And yet, there we are on the highest stage, in the running to win an award.” That symbolism of the Grammys stage, the legitimacy it confers, is real. But BTS’s humble past is ever present. They seem, at all times, to remember where they came from, even as they seek to not be confined by the label of K-pop . “Producer Bang [Si-hyuk] once told me that I was ‘local,’ and I think that’s something that describes me accurately,” RM told me, referring to the founder of BTS’s label, Big Hit Entertainment. “I am also aware that, as millennials, limiting ourselves to a certain region is not desirable.” With BTS, the only constant is their duality—they’re “local” yet global, industry outsiders on the inside, equally skilled at intimacy and pageantry.

Read: The 16 best albums of 2020

This year might have looked very different for BTS if their bond hadn’t been forged in the crucible of those early years. “When life gets tough or it’s hard to find motivation in life, what keeps me going are the relationships and the energy I get from them—our members, the people around me and our fans are all so valuable,” Jimin told me. His sentiment is illustrated in the BE track, “ Skit ,” which documents the group’s reaction to learning of their first Hot 100 No. 1. The members yell and joke about skipping dance practice to grab a drink. The track ends with RM asking J-Hope, “Hope-ah, don’t you think this is what happiness is like?”

Six years ago, BTS gathered for a quieter sort of celebration. At the end of their first-anniversary video, they sit on their dorm-room floor around a table piled with delicious food, laughing. They sing “Happy Birthday” to themselves. Then, together, they begin to eat. It looks like happiness too.

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BTS: How the Biggest Boy Band in the World Stays Radically Korean

By Noah Yoo

In 2015, One Direction declared a hiatus of 18 months. When it slipped into years, they effectively abdicated their title of the biggest boy band in the world. Since then, the seven fresh-faced South Koreans in BTS have quickly ascended to that throne, becoming the first Korean act to score a No. 1 album in America and selling out arenas across the world.

Looking around during BTS’s October 6th concert at New York’s Citi Field, the final U.S. stop on their Love Yourself Tour and their first American stadium show to date, I wasn’t surprised to see one of the most diverse crowds of my life, in terms of race and age. At this point, it’s well established that language and cultural barriers have virtually no bearing on K-pop’s popularity; the same way Western stars are greeted with love abroad, BTS have been embraced across mainstream America. When the band took the stage and kicked into their latest single, “ IDOL ,” the ear-splitting screams made me wonder if I was witnessing my generation’s version of the Beatles at Shea Stadium. Why that is remarkable is because BTS have retained a unique sense of their Koreanness, a culture that, unlike the British Invasion bands, doesn’t share a language or Eurocentric musical traditions with American audiences.

Within their all-encompassing global pop sound, BTS continue to make space for traditional Korean elements in their songs. Whether in its original version or its recent remix with Nicki Minaj, “IDOL” features an adlib (“얼쑤!”/“Ulssu!”—roughly translating to “oh yeah!”) taken directly from Pansori, a traditional Korean genre of operatic storytelling. Then, during the song’s outro, the members vocally approximate the sounds of Korean janggu: hourglass-shaped, hollow-sounding drums that date back to the 11th century. These allusions proved popular with Koreans, but it was unclear to me how many fans in America might connect to these elements in a live setting. It turns out that thousands of people will yell onomatopoeically along to rhythms that have existed for literal millennia without any clue, so long as it is disguised within a pop song. As a native Korean speaker, this was quite surreal to see and hear among a crowd of 40,000.

As Saturday’s show went on, BTS tackled drum ‘n’ bass breaks (“I’m Fine”), honeyed neo-soul (“Singularity”), bouncy synth-pop (“Trivia 轉: Seesaw”), and plenty of cinematic trap beats. Each member—RM, Suga, Jungook, Jimin, V, J-Hope, and Jin—got a chance to perform a solo song, from rap cuts to delicate ballads. This is the state of modern K-pop: an ever-evolving reinterpretation of Western rap, R&B, and electronica through the lens of the Korean experience.

This kind of genre agnosticism feels like a full-circle completion of the path set by the seminal trio Seo Taiji and Boys, whose 1992 TV performance of breakout single “ Nan Arayo (I Know) ” is largely credited with introducing rap to the Korean masses. A new jack swing track with chugging distorted guitars and a depressive chorus, “Nan Arayo” arguably birthed all of K-pop itself. But just as crucially, Seo Taiji and Boys set a precedent for political art in South Korea’s relatively conservative mainstream. Their songs, like the Cypress Hill-indebted “Come Back Home” and the nu-metal banger “Kyoshil Idea,” at times took aim at the government and expressed disgust for the societal pressure to excel academically.

Following in Seo Taiji and Boys’ footsteps in another way, BTS have been quietly political in their messaging for years. On “Dope” and “Silver Spoon,” they address the economic and social stress placed upon their generation, decrying South Korean baby boomers who pass judgment on millennials. At the Citi Field performance, these songs were part of a medley of older material, but fans sang the words in Korean just as emphatically as they did the big hits. At one point in the show, the members of BTS said that they’d never thought they would make it here. For the first time, K-pop has conquered America on its own terms, and not with a “Gangnam Style” novelty.

During a recent address to the United Nations (the first by a K-pop act), BTS leader RM said, “No matter who you are, where you’re from, your skin color, your gender identity, just speak yourself”—a sentiment he has echoed onstage during the current tour. Maybe in America this seems like a boilerplate statement, but in South Korea—where even the current liberal president (and BTS fan ) Moon Jae-in publicly opposed homosexuality—RM’s declaration is a bold gesture of allyship, and a window into the band’s outsized international appeal. Despite language barriers, what translates is BTS’s commitment to serving as spokespeople for a new global generation that is dissatisfied, that expects more from their governments, that wants to grow old in a better world.

Seo Taiji—now 46 and considered a cultural giant in South Korea—passed the torch down when he invited BTS to perform with him at a 25th anniversary concert in Seoul last year. “Big bro, we’re not playing around,” BTS’s Jimin told him onstage. To which Seo replied, “It’s your time now. Let’s see what you can do.”

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In 2013, BTS (aka the Bangtan Boys) stepped onto the K-pop scene thanks to record label Big Hit Entertainment. Members Kim Namjoon (RM), Kim Seokjin (Jin), Min Yoongi (Suga), Jung Hoseok (J-Hope), Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung (V), and Jeon Jungkook.

All seven members hail from layered backgrounds like hip-hop and professional dance, proving their expertise in the entertainment industry. Originally a hip-hop group, BTS quickly became a force in South Korea – and around the world – thanks to the constant growth of its music, lyrics, and on-stage charisma.

BTS released its first single, “No More Dream,” from its debut album 2 Cool 4 Skool in 2013. The album’s hip-hop elements set the tone for BTS’s early career. The group showed off its talent with various multi-language album releases in Korean and Japanese. Dark & Wild, Wake Up, and The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 1 & 2 offered glimpses into BTS’s potential in K-pop.

In 2016, BTS’s second Korean LP Wings sold one million copies in South Korea, solidifying its spot as a rising group in music. Singles like “Blood Sweat & Tears” helped the album skyrocket. An official part two release of Wings titled You Never Walk Alone continued where the previous album’s left in 2017. A resounding message of hope remained a recurring theme throughout the lineup of must-have records.

As BTS’s success continued to grow, so did its worldwide status. The septet’s 2017 singles “DNA” and “Mic Drop” kick-started its rise on the U.S. charts. It was no surprise the initial EP release Love Yourself: Her was also highly successful.

By a new all-time high in South Korea and number seven in the U.S., the nine-track album secured another win for one of K-pop’s best. Love Yourself: Her experimented with a variety of genres, including electro-pop and hip-hop. Not only did BTS stick to its roots, but it also delivered a sneak peek into its creative versatility.

Following a string of U.S. TV appearances, BTS set out to take the world by storm. Like the band’s previous albums, Love Yourself: Her was the beginning of a unique three-album series. First, BTS released the Japanese-language LP Face Yourself. Later, the follow-up Love Yourself: Tear marked the band’s first U.S. number one hit.

A collaboration with Nicki Minaj on the single “Idol” helped the next LP, Love Yourself: Answer, gain more traction. Not only did BTS sell over one million copies of the third installment of the Love Yourself series in South Korea, the album also topped charts in the U.S.

BTS’s status as a worldwide pop phenom took a significant turn with its Map of the Soul: Persona era. Additional collabs with famous American artists like Halsey on “Boy with Luv” helped the group obtain a third number one LP in the U.S. Soon enough, BTS became one of the most in-demand musicians in the pop industry. It continued to break records with Map of the Soul: 7 and Map of the Soul: 7 — The Journey in 2020.

More recent singles like “Dynamite,” “Butter,” and “Permission to Dance” were radio hits. BTS’s signature high-energy sound and lyrics captivated fans and casual listeners alike. In the meantime, concert documentary films, mobile games, award show performances, and collaborations featuring artists like Snoop Dogg, Coldplay, Zara Larrson, and Charli XCX allowed BTS to break down barriers as a South Korean artist.

Along with incredible album sales, BTS embarked on sold-out world tours. With choreographed dance sequences and flashy stage setups, the boy band put on quite the show for its loyal fanbase.

Individual style sets BTS apart from the typical boy band. Perhaps that’s why the septet’s status as a music phenom is an undeniable feat.

Along with incredible album sales, BTS embarked on several sold-out world tours throughout its career. With choreographed dance sequences and flashy stage setups, the band put on quite the show for its loyal fanbase. The same went for TV appearances on late-night talk shows, award ceremonies, and more.

Despite BTS’s recent hiatus announcement, its popularity continues to grow, especially with a long list of music awards under its belt. Some of them include nine AMAs, 10 MTV VMAs, and 12 BMAs. Not to mention two well-deserved Grammy nominations from the Recording Academy.

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Going into this, I didn’t know what to expect. I have known bts for a very long time and all army’s know that you should expect the unexpected from bts because they’re all amazing!!! I was extremely excited when I had gotten the tickets, but I had no clue what I was in for till I arrived in Hamilton and stood in front of the First Ontario Centre! Once I stood there everything became so real and couldn’t believe that I would get to see bts in just moments. My sisters and I went to see the merchandise. There were many army’s dancing and singing to all of bts’s amazing songs, it made me smile. Sadly we didn’t get any merchandise, but we took some amazing pictures and the true prize was being able to spend the whole evening with bts. Once we entered the stadium and found our seats, my heart stopped! There were lights everywhere and their old music videos were playing on the big screen. Many army’s were singing along to the songs while we waited for the moment of truth! Finally it was 5 minutes till the beginning of the concert and my heart was racing!!! This was finally it. I was going to see bts for real!! And then it happened! Bts appeared from the stage and I began to cry. I myself am still confused as to why I was crying. Maybe it was because of shock, maybe because I was seeing my idols for the first time, but I like to think it was because these are the most amazing people on earth, they show their love to thousands and work tirelessly every single day and it’s all so they can spread their message. Their message of hope, love, ending violence, trashing stereotypes, and loving yourself. I think we need more people like bts in this world. Despite me crying through the opening song I managed to sing along to all of their songs and screamed till my heart was content. The visual effects and lighting were out of this world. The whole time I thought I was dreaming, but it was all true. Time seemed to fly by the fastest when they were on stage, but I enjoyed every moment of it! This concert was definitely the most breath taking and inspiring concert I have ever seen (it’s also my very first concert!). The music was so loud and everyone single person was enjoying it. I felt nothing but pure joy. My day before the concert was a difficult one and I am a student who has to work hard in school, so I had many worries before the concert. But as soon as the first song started and they appeared, every problem seemed to disappear. I felt extremely enlightened and happy that I had the opportunity to see these one of a kind people. If someone asked me if I would go to another bts concert, my answer would be an immediate yes!! Bts are very inspiring people and I can’t even begin to imagine what they went through to get where they are today, but I’ll take the time to thank bts now for becoming the amazing boys we all know and love. I know that they will make even bigger accomplishments in the future. Soon enough everyone will know bts as those boys who changed their lives. I hope millions of people can give them a chance and see what they have to offer because I cannot imagine going through life without knowing who bts is. If I could request bts of anything it would be for them to stay happy. I won’t even try to imagine how hard it must be for them at times and I don’t think many people understand what you all go through from day to day. But if my message can lighten your worries even a bit, I would be satisfied! I want you all to stay happy and enjoy all the moments that come your way. Whether it’s good or bad. BTS, army’s love you always!!!! We purple you always!! And will always stand by your side!!!

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Hello to whoever is reading this! If you are planning or debating to go to a concert, or simply just here to read the review on their concert, the experience was absolutely amazing! Meeting armys, to waiting in line, to actually seeing BTS perform their songs LIVE, every single thing about it was ecstatic.

I have read a lot that ARMY’S are all very sweet and it is indeed true. While I was waiting in line for merch, there was a particular moment that I will not forget for a while. I already had a reserved seat and I was waiting at 4 am (on the concert day) in the GA Line. GA (General Admission), the pit, where people stand in front of the stage. It was useless for me to wait in the line because I had a reserved seat. These ladies behind me asked me if this was the GA line and I told them I was unsure. They went to the front of the line and asked and apparently, it was indeed the GA line. I had no absolute idea, and they were kind enough to actually go all the way to the back to let me know I wasn’t waiting in the correct line.

I also met more ARMY’s in the merch line! They told me all about their experiences and their bias and many more. ARMY’s are all really sweet and they are amazing people who share the same passion as you! I also met some people from behind my mom and I. My mom befriended them first, then she introduced them to me! We then went back to the GA line to look for people giving out free things. The girl behind me also had to use the restroom, so we all walked across the street to a paint store and while I was in the restroom, turns out someone almost spilt blue paint on her homeade jacket!!! The experience with ARMY was absolutely amazing and I will never forget how kind and welcoming they were.

I was lucky enough to be chosen as a soundcheck winner as well, so I was able to see BTS perform without any makeup on and with their normal clothes. While waiting, I also met ANOTHER fellow ARMY, of course haha. She was so kind to me and while we were waiting in the arena for BTS to come out, she actually gave me Shooky sign that she had purchased from the LINE store, unfortunately, I left it behind on accident after the concert.. She was also so kind to me and was extremely nervous to finally see BTS. When BTS came out, I was on the verge of crying. Before, I wasn’t that nervous and I was ready to see them. It was so amazing to see them in person when you’ve seen them on a tiny screen on your phone. They are real. Seeing them so up close and in person was a different feeling. They look the same in person as they do in videos and pictures, except they are way more beautiful. They’re features are really sharp and they really glisten. The feeling is unexplainable and it is very hard to understand until you actual experience it yourself. They performed 3 songs: I Need U, DNA, and Anpanman. This lasted for about 15-20 minutes.

The concert itself was so hype. They all sound amazing live. However, you can hear how tired they were, from all the difficult choreographies and traveling so much. It was evident they hasn’t had enough sleep. They had one day to rest because after their FOUR day concert (straight) they flew to Oakland already. It is a differnet feeling when you hear the song in such a way. You are just absolutely jamming out and having the best time of your life. If you could go to one concert, I would reccomend a BTS concert.

I think that if i have to describe it in just one word i will say: PERFECT.

It was the best experience of my live, also it was my firt concert ever.

Everithing went perfect, im from Barcelona, Spain, so i had to take a two hours flight to go to Paris, i woke up at 3 am because the flight departure was at 6:30 am, I arrived there (the hotel) at 11 am on the 18, after that, i went to eat breakfast/lunch and while i was eating i went to look around the concert area. When i went there i saw a lot of people camping out to be one of the firt so i decided to do the same. My friend and i went to get water, food and a jacket to go with the others to camp out there. We stayed from 1 pm to 10 pm camping until they gave us a number so that people could leave the place to rest a bit, we decided to do so because we couldn't sleep the previous day because the flight that we had and also it was only 6 degrees and we were only wearing a short t-shirt and a jacket.

We woke up at 4 am to go to our place, after waiting four hours more we went to get merchandising so we had to wait 3 hours until we got the army bomb ver. 3. After that we waited until 5 pm when they let us enter the concert hall, in there we waited 3 hours more until the happiest moment in my live where the 7 most handsome mens appeared surroundered by the screams of the fans, the lights, and the fireworks. Their voices are incredible in real life, they are a hundred more times handsome in real life than in pictures and videos, they were respectful and thankful with all their fans and even tried to talk in french, Jungkook danced for the fans even if he was injured, Taehyung was sick and his voice wasn't at full, but i couldn't realise it until he said so. Seokjin was a bit sick, but he didn't show any sight of so. The others were fantastic too, the blue-haired Jimin, the president Namjoon, the handsome Hoseok (in my opinion he is the one that changes the most from pictures to reality, he is really, really hot, and he is so energetic and happy), and Yoongi, who killed my with his voice, his dance, his appearance, his rap, in one word: seesaw.

Also my bias was Taehyung and i can say that getting to see him was extremely awesome, he is so perfect, he is indeed the most handsome man of the world, and even if he was sad because he couldn't give his best, his performance was absolutely perfect, i couldn't be able to ask for more.

All in all, the best experience in my live, i hope maybe next year they come to Spain so that the people that couldn't go can see them.

The BTS concert was the most shocking experience that I ever had.

Queuing all day was not a problem, I met a lot of ARMYS from all over the world with the same motivation to see our boys. We were all day singing, sharing experiences and exploring the venue. Nevertheless, the O2 regulations were very specific about camping and how prohibited was it and even so they honoured the queue started by campers sooner than expected by the rules. That fact was heartbreaking because a lot of armys synchronized their flights to get there in time as well as others had to spend money on a hotel (me included) to stay during the night to respect the regulations.

Once inside was kind of a war, mostly if you are standing. People pushed from every corner of the space (which is comprehensible) to get a better view and that conditioned the experience a lot. In my case I was on the right side of the stage (relatively close) but I was so stucked into the crowd that I couldn't even refer to my friends who were behind me. Anyways this was not anyone fault, I'm just relating my experience without blaming.

As soon as the boys were on stage I got paralyzed. I just couldn't believe that something that I'd been following for so much time through media was suddenly in front of me (and looking damn good). Song after song the only phrase on my mind was: this cannot be real.

Going to a BTS concert is like the last level and thing that an army can do/achieve to feel closer to her/his idols. I just wish that there could be a way to express my love to them that didn't involve money. Dreaming is free right?

In conclusion, we had no problems with the tickets, in the venue the staff treated us very kindly (they offered us water during the show) and it was totally worth it, money cannot tell how valuable was the experience. I've just wished that that same morning the O2 had communicated about the queue news because I found out thanks to anonymous Twitter users.

BTS said that they would definitely comeback to the UK which makes me very happy. This announcement motivated me to be a better person for the next time I see them because as I said, I really felt like I didn't deserve it, I didn't deserve so much love and dedication from this wonderful people. They've helped me and other people in such a way, that I just want all the love, best and heaven for them.

It was surreal. I've never thought i would ever get to see BTS in real life nor to join one of their concerts. They came to Amsterdam, ziggodome. I was in line for GA since 8 am, it was a chill line untill we all had to move around 3 pm. People started cutting in line, pushing etc. We had to stand real close in the sun for another two hours. It went rather unfair, people who arrived at 11 or 12 am were standing in front of me in the concert.And we still had to wait another three hours untill the show actually began. I didn't move a muscle once I was in the concert venue and yet I managed to get further back once it was almost time for the show and my friends were even further behind me. But it was worth all the hassle. I didn't get to look at the boys well even though I was decently close to the side of the stage (probably 5 or 6 rows before me) and that was puerly because people in front of us decided it was needed to film the whole concert so we were looking at beautiful phones almost the whole 3 hours.

Even though it felt like I was never there and it never happened. Even though it went unfair and my view was mostly blocked because of others. It was still worth it. Maybe not worth the price we had to pay for the tickets. Next time maybe make sections in GA as well. It seems unfair for people who pay equal amount and ended up in the back.

The music was amazing, the boys and their speeches were adorable.

I DIDN'T KNOW WHERE TO LOOK. All the time. The screen? No I want to look at them in flesh, but the boys are spreaded all over the stage nor I couldn't see because of the phones blocking my view. It was hard to decide and I think this is also why it feels like I missed out on so much.

Next year I'll go for VIP or seating. The stress and lining up hours before, pushing etc in GA was just not it for me and for only 50 euros more you'd have a guaranteed good spot AND soundcheck. It just seems a bit unfair.

But the concert itself was amazing and I would go through all of that all over again. I made friends and had a great moment I'll think about the rest of my life.

Honestly the concert was great and BTS is way hotter in person it was hard to believe they were real. The problem I had was how TGM made us wait outside in the cold, rainy weather. I happened to be standing outside 5 hours and I was seated in the last row. I have read other reviews saying things like the security guards pushed them. Thankfully that didn't happen to us but we were still screamed at and we didn't get to hold their hands we just walked down the line and slightly high five them. Another thing I had a problem which is that the local artist played more songs than BTS themselves. The local artist played 5 and BTS played 4 or 5. Even if both BTS and the local artist both played 5 songs the local artist shouldn't have the same amount of songs as BTS because that's why most people were there. To see BTS. I happen to be black so standing in the rain for 5 hours made my hair get really big and I happened to look like i had a bad hair day. It also messed up my makeup. If you want to know what I looked like just imagine Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz gone goth. I happened to be wearing a black t-shirt and a choker and my hair was down but from standing in the rain my hair got really big and puffy so I tried restyling it. The only way that it didn't look too bad was when I put my hair in braids BAM goth dorthy. I honestly don't think I will ever go to another TGM event unless I make sure to buy VIP. VIP's were lucky enough to enter before us, see BTS before us, and stay to take a group with BTS after we left. Another thing that was a problem was that my friend who was supposed to meet me inside the venue wasn't allowed in as they said there were no more seats. There were plenty of seats left for her, her mom, and her sister. The only problem is that they wouldn't be together. There were many spots were 2 seats were open but they still weren't let in. The good thing is that they got a full refund, a hitouch, and a group photo since they weren't able to see the concert.

A memorable night at the O2 as BTS kicked off their first European tour in London. The boys pulled off a very enjoyable and impressive night, even with Jungkook not being in best condition and with the late start to the concert (which I assume was done because plans changed since rehearsals).

Before the show fans qued up outside just to take photos with the giant billboard showcasing the tour poster.

I was with my dad who had no clue what to expect really, so this was maybe not such a good start.

I was not trying to scare him off, believe me.

Unfortunately, all merchandise except light sticks had been sold out by the time we entered the arena, although, I wasn’t really suprised considering the circumstances. I regret not buying a lightstick in the end because in a BTS concert WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO WITH YOUR HANDS?! I do not have a phone to hold. When I tried clapping or dancing the girl next to me started to slowly back away. At one point, I swear to god she was so far away that she was in the isle (fire hazard, or what?).

The show started with a few of their new songs (like IDOL and I’m fine). Everybody cheered when they introduced themselves and I will admit that I lost my voice within 10 minutes of the concert.

In between segments short videos would play or the members would talk to the audience. They were very sweet overall and it made me happy to see them still able to express themselves so well in such a new environment where they cannot speak the language with a lot of confidence.

I had to leave during the truth untold because I had to catch a train but what I did see has made me even more eager to come back and watch a full concert with my best friend who could not come this time.

As for my unwilling a dad, he said that he was suprised that he liked it and that it was one of the best performances he has been to. For next time though, he said introductions could be shorter.

I can not wait until next time!!! ♥️

.... Come to Ireland plz

I have to add more so

We're now going to progress to some steps which are a bit more difficult

Ready, set, and begin

Bighit exclusive, exclusive

포기를 선택한 삶으로

But 세상에는 있지

변하지 않는 몆 진실

시간은 앞으로 흐른다는 것

까마득해질 만하면 생각나 그 시절

악마의 손길과 운명의 recall

궁금해 아직도 왜 다시 불렀는지도

매일 ask me, guess it, 채찍, repeat, oh

변할 건 없다며 결국 또

걱정을 억지로 잠궈, close

How much love? How much joy?

위안을 주며 stay calm, alone

그래 I don't care, 전부 내

운명의 선택, so we're here

내 앞을 봐, the way is shinin'

Keep goin' now

(Ready, set, and begin)

그 길로, 길로, 길로

Wherever my way

오직 ego, ego, ego

Just trust myself

(2 Cool, 2 Cool 4 Skool)

문득 스쳐가는 j-hope이 아닌 정호석의 삶

희망이란 없고 후회만 가득했겠지 'til I die

춤은 뜬 구름을 잡을 뿐 나의 꿈을 탓할 뿐

살아 숨쉬는 거에 의문을

Oh my God (God, God, God)

Uh, time goes by

7년의 걱정이 드디어 입 밖으로

가장 믿던 그들의 답은 내 심장으로

하나뿐인 hope, 하나뿐인 soul

하나뿐인 smile, 하나뿐인 너

세상 그 진실에 확실해진 답

변하지 않는 그 어떤 나, right

이제 I don't care, 전부 내

믿는 대로 가는 대로

운명이 됐고 중심이 됐어

힘든 대로 또 슬픈 대로

위로가 됐고 날 알게 됐어

Map of the Soul, map of the all (Map of the Soul)

That's my ego, that's my ego

Map of the Soul, map of the all

That's my ego, that's my ego (Map of the Soul)

I was so happy I was going to a BTS concert but unfortunately I got up late because I wanted to be the first one there (new that would happen) but I got dressed and did my hair but a mixed girl to do my hair needs about 30 minutes to get ready and after that i went there and so many people were in line

( new that would happen too) when I had got in line a girl stepped on another girls foot and told me to leave I could not believe my eyes what army would hurt another army (like we are on your team) but me being the angel I am (not really) i went up and told the girl to stop and she got mad at me (bad choice) she was yelling at me so I tried to walk off and she grabbed my hair by this point I was mad and I slapped her she let go and started to cry a guy who was buff came up and then said that i would have to leave but the girl who got her foot stepped on stood up for me her name was akana and she and i did not end up leaving but akana and me talked and we were friends once we reached the beginning of the line it was my turn and akana was waiting inside so they said that My ticket was invalid honestly I could not believe it after all this I looked like crap but just at that moment I found a vip pass on the ground I picked it up even though I did not pay for it I felt bad but finally after a while I was seated and when the concert started I screamed at the top of my lungs when it ended I found akana we got to stay after the concert and took pictures with BTS

(what pure luck) I wanted to die but today still me and akana are still huge fans of BTS and best friends now even if i know that akana is dying from cancer she will fight through and make sure to see another BTS concert with me and to become a KPOP singer she will pull through support her pray for her please.

Ummm the concert was good I ended up getting bronchitis from the cold and due to the fact my asthma kicked in but it was hilarious because when I called my little sister she thought I was a man I never laughed so hard in my life and I don’t like to smile or laugh so I was kinda glad I got sick but then it hurt to even talk or drink water so that was bad but the concert was wild. I ended making a friend and she is older than me...(I always end up being the youngest but I look older than what I am) and she gave me a talk about how high school is going to be like. The only reason why I was able to go was because of my cousin and I am happy she was able to take me. I studied too much the day before no not even EVERYDAY before the concert because trying to go to high school...so I was numb with knowledge and forgot what excitement was but when we walked into the stadium I had anxiety but I ended up getting pass it after I realized that I sang before on a stage and people actually like it and it was a huge stage so I felt better and then blah blah blah lost my voice blah blah blah almost fell...lies I did fall like multiple times but that was because I am the biggest klutz blah blah blah nervous but SOOOO HAPPY blah blah blah screamed out high notes (that was were I made my mistake) blah blah blah then was being a goofball on my way out of the stadium with my cousin when we went to the car and met up with my uncle...so basically I enjoyed it and wow did I write a lot...probably should shorten this but I have bracelets to make and sell and they aren’t going to do it themselves so GREAT JOB BTS and to the amazing staff and yeah EVERYBODY THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE YOU GUYS AND GALS ARE AMAZING AND YOU GUYS AND GALS SHOULD KNOW THAT!

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BTS Announce Love Yourself: Speak Yourself World Tour

By Althea Legaspi

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K-pop ensemble BTS have announced new dates for their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself world tour. The stadium shows include three in the U.S. (Los Angeles, Chicago and E. Rutherford, New Jersey) along with concerts in Brazil, Europe and Japan.

The tour follows the group’s first-ever stadium show at Citi Field Stadium in New York last fall, which sold out. The set list included their big hits “Idol,” “Fake Love,” “Mic Drop,” “DNA,” “I Need U” and “I’m Fine.”

Their upcoming 10-date stadium run kicks off on May 4th at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles before proceeding to Soldier Field in Chicago and MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford. The group then heads to Brazil for one show before two dates in Europe and four more in Japan. North American tickets are available now via Ticketmaster.com and on re-sale sites like StubHub, starting at $120.

BTS’ Love Yourself: Speak Yourself World Tour Dates

May 4 – Los Angeles, CA @ Rose Bowl Stadium May 11 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field May 18 – E. Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium May 25 – Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Allianz Parque June 1 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium June 7 – Paris, France @ Stade de France July 6 – Osaka, Japan @ Yanmar Stadium Nagai July 7 – Osaka Japan @ Yanmar Stadium Nagai July 13 – Shizuoka, Japan @ Sizuoka Stadium Ecopa July 14 – Shizuoka, Japan @ Sizuoka Stadium Ecopa

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The 10 Most Beautiful Moments Of BTS’ Love Yourself Tour

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The concept of Post-Concert Depression has often been used to describe the emotional comedown of seeing a live show, as the euphoria wears off and the reality of normal, everyday life sets in. But for the 40,000 fans who witnessed BTS ’ historic concert at Citi Field on Saturday night (October 6), a different emotion comes to mind: hope.

BTS ended the North American leg of their Love Yourself tour at the packed Queens stadium, a momentous first for a Korean act. And it was truly a night of celebration and reflection for the chart-topping group and their diverse fans (called ARMY). "This is only the beginning of our most beautiful moment in life," leader and rapper RM reminded the extremely amped crowd after kicking things off with the anthemic " Idol ," the group’s most recent, and most rambunctious, single.

Since making their debut in 2013, the seven members of BTS — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — have continued to defy the odds; shattering YouTube records, debuting atop the Billboard 200 twice , and revolutionizing the globalization of Korean music.

Seeing them live in concert, it's easy to see why.

With their Love Yourself tour, BTS have created an experience so captivating, so inclusive, and so visually stunning that it’s cemented the boy band as one of the most vital acts in pop music today. The two-and-a-half hour set featured highlights from the group’s Love Yourself era — and one fire medley (no pun intended) — weaving together an intimate narrative of love and acceptance through a mix of musical genres, crisp choreographies, colorful visuals, and undeniable charm.

Blame it on the chorus of voices singing "you've shown me I have reasons I should love myself" while hues of pinks and purples lit up the stadium, their echoes filling the air like a warm embrace. Or the way BTS themselves basked in the enormity of the moment, delivering fan service and finger hearts with complete sincerity. (Jimin was even moved to tears.) But it was impossible to leave Citi Field and not feel energized by it all.

BTS ask their fans to look inward, to take their universal message and reflect on their own state of being — to know that just because you don't love yourself today doesn't mean you can't love yourself tomorrow. In doing so, they acknowledge that a beautiful moment in life isn't just one moment, but rather a series of moments. So let's take a look at some of the most beautiful moments of the Love Yourself tour:

J-Hope set the mood

Bangtan's resident hype man and mood-maker, J-Hope, set the night off right with an exuberant performance of "Trivia 起: Just Dance." The funky, future bass track was the first of the night's solo stages and therefore had a lot to accomplish, maintaining the energy of the opener while also establishing the rapper as a dynamic force unto himself. Oh, and he can really bust a move.

Jungkook kept the party going

Youngest member Jungkook delivered a playful solo stage with "Euphoria," a dreamy pop song that really should have been a single with its radio-friendly EDM hook. Co-written by RM, the track is a bubbly ode to young love, and it was a confident showcase for Jungkook, who served vocals and choreography with staggering bravado.

Jimin made everyone swoon

"Serendipity," Jimin’s soft R&B ballad, put the performer’s fluid duality on full display, as he toed the line between sweet and sensual — his airy, ethereal vocals grounded by the sharp precision of his PG-13 moves.

RM channeled his idols

There’s something effortless about RM. His flow. His swagger. His unflappable leadership. It’s how he can get a crowd of thousands to their feet with nothing but a mic. As the group’s main rapper, RM's deep, easy flow and clever wordplay have become some of the most distinct aspects of the group's sonic DNA. And with "Trivia 承: Love," RM delivered both — a hype hip-hop track with deep emotional resonance, not unlike the work of his New York heroes. "The music born here changed my life," he said, "made me dream, and gave me a new life."

V's gravitational pull

BTS doesn’t have a central figure, but as a performer, V comes close. The vocalist has the ability to seduce an entire crowd with a single look. During his sultry performance of "Singularity," even the most subtle movements — a caress here, a glance there — were met with awe and fervent screams. It's this intimate relationship with the camera that makes him so fascinating to watch, his charisma pulling fans into his magnetic field one eyebrow quirk at a time.

Suga had something to prove

Known for his slick tongue technology , lead rapper and producer Suga is a bit of a chameleon. Case in point: "Trivia 轉: Seesaw," a standout performance that saw the rapper trade in his signature aggressive style for a melodic R&B flow, cool choreography, and a vibey disco beat. And with it, the complex performer turned his perceived weaknesses — his vocal ability and dancing prowess — into strengths before attacking the crowd with his electric verse in "Tear."

Jin's vocal talents soared

Fan chants are a typical part of the live experience in K-pop. But eldest member Jin received a special distinction on Saturday night, becoming the only member to inspire his own fan chant. As Jin sat behind the piano to deliver the opening verse of "Epiphany," a chorus of "KIM SEOKJIN" reverberated throughout the stadium. And the early praise proved to be well-earned. The crystalline pop-ballad was a sneaky show-stopper, with Jin's powerhouse vocals soaring into the night sky.

Jin might not be the group's flashiest member, but that's OK; Mr. Worldwide Handsome doesn't need much to stun everyone into silence.

The medley set the stadium ablaze

BTS may be one of the biggest acts in music at the moment, but Bangtan haven't forgotten their humble beginnings. The mid-show medley of "Boyz With Fun," "Attack On Bangtan," "Fire," "Baepsae," and "Dope" had the crowd on their feet as the group attacked the fan-favorite tracks with personality and precision.

Suga may or may not have spoiled their 2019 plans

Leave it to Suga to boast about the group's future accomplishments before they've even happened yet. During the members' final farewells to the crowd, the rapper assured fans that Citi Field was "just the beginning," before alluding to a potential U.S. stadium tour in 2019. "Maybe next year... I’ll leave that up to your guys’ imagination. For us, we dreamed a dream and you guys imagined it, and now we're here. Let’s see each other next year." That sounds promising.

RM brought the message home

What does it mean to love yourself? And more importantly, where does one even start? According to RM, these are questions no one has the answers to. The process of loving yourself is a journey that never really ends, but through music and through moments of togetherness, the answer becomes a little clearer.

"Through this Love Yourself tour, I am finding how to love myself," RM said as he addressed the crowd at Citi Field for the final time. "I didn’t know anything about loving myself, but you guys taught me through your eyes, through your love, through your tweets, through your words — you guys taught me, and I started to love myself. ... So I want to say one thing: Please use me, please use BTS, to love yourself."

Looking out at the sea of smiling faces in the crowd — faces of all ages and ethnicities, from all walks of life — there's hope that they will.

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BTS Announce World Tour To Include Six North American Cities

The group have revealed a total of 22 shows around the globe, including dates in Asia, Europe and North America

BTS gave fans all over the world a nice surprise on Apr. 26, announcing a world tour that will take the pop superstars to 11 cities across Asia, Europe, and North America. News of the tour came via Big Hit Entertainment 's twitter account and promised additional shows will be added.

Coined the Love Yourself World Tour after the group's series of releases by the same name, the trek kicks off in Seoul, South Korea Aug. 25-26 before heading to the U.S. for shows in Los Angeles and Oakland, Calif. Additional North American dates include: Fort Worth, Texas; Hamilton, Ontario; Newark, N.J. and Chicago. The tour then heads to four European cities, wrapping up (for now) in Paris Oct. 19-20.

On May 18, BTS will release Love Yourself: Tear , the latest in the aforementioned series following 2017's Love Yourself: Her EP. The new album will be their third full-length following 2014's Dark & Wild and 2016's Wings .

BTS will also make a U.S. appearance on May 20 when they take the stage in Las Vegas at the Billboard Music Awards. The group has also promised to debut a brand new song at the event.

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This isn't the first world tour for these Korean pop sensations. BTS mounted a 40-date tour after the release of Wings that took the group through Asia, South and North Americas, and Australia.

Ticket information for the Love Yourself World Tour is still forthcoming.

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Stream RM's New Album 'Right Place, Wrong Person': See The Tracklist, "LOST!" Video & Special Guests

The second solo album from BTS' RM further displays his knack for genre-bending experimentation, while also delving deeper into his vulnerable side. Listen to the new album here, and get to know the project's featured artists, tracklist and more.

As the world patiently awaits the return of BTS in full force, each member continues to deliver solo projects to show off their individual talents. And 18 months after his last album, RM is back.

With a discography that hops between pop, R&B, and hip-hop, RM returns to the spotlight with his second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person . The project tells the relatable story of an individual who is a creature of habit, but slowly comes to find solace in foreign spaces.

Below, listen to RM's latest album, and discover more about how he's revealing a new side of his artistry with Right Place, Wrong Person .

The Tracklist

After RM's debut solo album, 2022's Indigo, had 10 tracks (including features from the likes of Erykah Badu , Anderson .Paak ), he ups the tally with an 11-song tracklist this time around.

Here is the complete tracklist for Right Place, Wrong Person :

1. Right People, Wrong Place 2. Nuts 3. out of love 4. Domodachi (feat. Little Simz) 5. ? (Interlude) 6. Groin 7. Heaven 8. LOST! 9. Around the world in a day (feat. Moses Sumney) 10. ㅠㅠ (Credit Roll) 11. Come back to me

The Creative Visuals

Two weeks before the album dropped, he unveiled the music video for "Come Back to Me," the lead single from Right Place, Wrong Person . Directed by the critically acclaimed actor Lee Sung Jin, the music video narrates the tale of feeling like an outsider and yearning for a sense of belonging in unfamiliar surroundings.

Then, on the day Right Place, Wrong Person arrived, RM added to release-day excitement with another intriguing visual, this time for "LOST!" The five-minute clip sees RM as the star of "The Lost! Show," where he and a group endure an eerie whirlwind of scenarios they can't seem to get out of. It's equal parts dramatic and slapstick, and another clever display of RM's creative versatility.

Noteworthy Guests

The featured artists on Right Place, Wrong Person — British rapper Little Simz on "Domodachi" and art-pop artist Moses Sumney on "Around the world in a day" — underscore RM's ability to interlace his own musical style with artists from various genres.

The album also has some notable behind-the-scenes collaborators as well. Production credits include Kim Han-joo, keyboardist and vocalist from the South Korean rock band Silica Gel, on "LOST!" and GRAMMY-nominated jazz duo DOMi & JD Beck on "? (Interlude)."

On "Come back to me" — which RM initially debuted last August during a surprise performance at BTS bandmate Suga's encore concert in Seoul — he delves into the album's central theme of wanting to venture into unknown areas, but feeling the intense urge to stay with what's already known. The track was composed and arranged by OHHYUK from the South Korean indie-rock band Hyukoh, but also features credits from artists Kuo, JNKYRD, and San Yawn.

But no matter who RM is working with, his own talent and prowess as a creator always shines. Right Place, Wrong Person presents a diverse array of tracks marked by sheer vulnerability, honesty, and sensitivity — a masterful continuation of a remarkable solo journey.

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J-Hope's Road To 'Hope On The Street Vol.1,' From Falling Back In Love With Dance To Tying Together His Global Influences

After 11 years in BTS, j-hope revisits the passion that started it all: dancing. Ahead of his new docuseries and special album, 'Hope on the Street Vol.1,' discover the full-circle journey that brought him back to his roots.

"Just dance," j-hope commands on his 2018 BTS solo track.

For the international sensation, that's what it's always been about: expressing himself through movement. Now, 11 years after the launch of the seven-piece group, j-hope takes a U-turn to where it all began, before his K-pop idol days, street dancing between his hometown, Gwangju, and Seoul, South Korea.

Out March 29, j-hope's new special album, Hope on the Street Vol.1 , is a musical ode to dancing that boasts a "vibrant collection of six tracks spanning a diverse array of sounds and moods that showcase j-hope's musical prowess and depth." Like j-hope's global perspective of dance, the EP expands borders and sounds, featuring appearances from HYBE labelmate HUH YUNJIN of LE SSERAFIM as well as American stars Nile Rodgers and Benny Blanco .

The mini-album will also be accompanied by a docuseries of the same name, premiering on Amazon Prime Video on March 28. According to a press statement, the six-part project will "highlight j-hope's story and love for dancing as he begins a new journey."

Ahead of Hope on the Street Vol.1 's arrival, take a look at how j-hope's origins inspired the project — from his enrollment in a local dance academy to songwriting with J. Cole on their 2023 single, "on the street."

Finding Purpose In Dance

Long before becoming a global superstar, j-hope (born Jung Ho-seok) first discovered his love for dancing on the playground.

"The school I went to had a dance lesson for 30 minutes in the morning. They would play a dance video, and we would copy it as exercise," j-hope recalled in a 2013 interview for the BTS Japan Fanclub magazine. "My friends around me would praise me, saying, 'You're really good!'"

Eventually, those recess workouts turned into a passion. J-hope began practicing moves at home and freestyling at local talent shows. By the sixth grade, he told his parents he was serious about it, enrolling him in Gwangju's Joy Dance Academy.

While at the Academy, j-hope also joined the underground dance crew, NEURON, building a reputation under the name "Smile Hoya." Though he hasn't participated in the troupe since his pre-BTS days, he still recognizes it as one of the most influential parts of his career.

He'll even honor the crew with Hope on the Street , which includes a track called "NEURON," featuring Gaeko and yoonmirae . He will also return to Gwangju in the closing chapter of the docuseries.

It's not the first time j-hope shouted out Gwangju, either. His 2019 collab with Becky G, "Chicken Noodle Soup," paid tribute to his beloved upbringing: "From Gwangju, one gang of you-know-what/ Geumnam Chungjang Street, that's my Harlem." (The same track also foreshadowed his latest release: "Hope on the street, now it's my own way.")

Forging A New Life In Music With BTS

J-hope continued to have a diligent mindset as a trainee at Big Hit Entertainment. But as revealed in BTS' 2018 docuseries, Burn the Stage , training and dieting became emotionally and physically tolling. At one point, j-hope even considered leaving the group.

"I couldn't do things I wanted to do," he revealed during a 2021 You Quiz on the Block segment . "To be honest, I wanted to play games. I want to go out and hang out. I wanted to stay with my family. I had to give up a lot of things from that perspective."

The stress became so intense that he bought a one-way ticket to Gwangju. But ultimately, the brotherhood and love of music he formed with BTS gave him the courage to return: "I came back because I trusted you," j-hope recounted.

And they trusted him, too: "I told [Big Hit] that we needed Jung Ho-seok. We couldn't debut without him," RM responded. Meanwhile, Jung Kook delivered a tearful speech to encourage him to stay with the band.

The longer he stayed, the more j-hope began to love other sides of music, like producing and songwriting. Now, he has become one of the main writers for the group's tracks, alongside RM and Suga , and has co-penned all of his solo projects, including Hope on the Street .

Spreading His Wings With Two Full-Length Solo Projects

After nearly 10 projects with BTS, j-hope delivered his debut mixtape, Hope World , in March 2018.

"My fantasy had always been making a music video and performing with the music I had created. I wanted to put my own story to music and share it with the world," he told Time magazine upon Hope World ’s release.

It's an introduction to j-hope the artist, inviting listeners to step into Hope World , a colorful kaleidoscope of different cultures and styles — something that has also been a key part of his dance journey.

Though, j-hope still wanted to dig deeper into his artistry. He developed his sound, becoming more vulnerable in his lyricism on tracks like 2020's "Outro: Ego." By 2022, he was ready to drop his first studio album, Jack in the Box .

Where Hope World showcases j-hope's dance performance, Jack in the Box highlights "my artistry in music ." But Hope on the Street paints the full image of the phenom — part musician, part dancer.

Laying The Groundwork With "On The Street," Featuring J. Cole

One of j-hope's earliest musical influences was J. Cole. The rapper inspired j-hope's stage name and the title of his mixtape, which pays homage to 2011's Cole World . In 2022, j-hope honored Cole with "Born Singer," the BTS re-write of Cole's "Born Sinner." So, a celebratory meeting was in order when they were both scheduled to perform at Lollapalooza (where j-hope made history as the first Korean soloist to headline).

"[He's] my idol," j-hope said to Variety in 2023. Since they met, he "couldn't stop thinking about how great it would be if we could make music together." He reached out to J. Cole, and "on the street" was born.

As j-hope told Variety , the "street" concept became a metaphor for life: "The street is a place where people can actually encounter and feel real lives of people: a child's innocent mind; first encounter with someone and falling in love; someone in an urgent moment;" and so much more. It's the place where he learned to love dance — and where he grew a love for music and artists like J. Cole, who called their collab "a blessing" in the behind-the-scenes footage .

And thus, "on the street" became the springboard for his forthcoming project, Hope on the Street .

Unveiling A Docuseries And A Multi-Part Project

By the tail end of 2023, each member of BTS had enlisted in mandatory military service. But even during the septet's hiatus, j-hope managed to serve up a surprise announcement of Hope on the Street on Feb. 17 with a fitting montage of dance videos.

The joint docuseries and album follows j-hope's journey of self-discovery, accompanying his former instructor, Boogaloo Kin, as they dance their way through the streets of Osaka, Seoul, Paris, New York, and his hometown while meeting other dancers.

" Hope on the Street , my roots, the most important part of my life. This is how j-hope danced. I wanted to share this story with you," he said in an interview for the documentary .

After years of breaking records and making history as a member of BTS, it was "a chance to look back on my life," he explained in another trailer . "I realized the answer was in song and dance."

Culminating j-hope's skills in both art forms, Hope on the Street is a love letter to everything that's made him who he is today — and proof he'll never forget it.

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9 Essential K-Pop/Western Collabs: From BTS And Megan Thee Stallion, To IVE And Saweetie

From Jungkook and Usher's tribute to their shared musical idol, to BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez' sugary sweet collab, K-pop and Western artists of all genres are joining forces to create killer hits.

It’s impossible to ignore the growing global popularity of K-pop. Although Korean pop has been around for decades, the genre's meteoric worldwide success over the past 10 years is reminiscent of Beatlemania and the early 2000s American boy band craze. With a steady increase year-over-year in album sales and K-pop groups touring the U.S. and Europe, interest in K-pop shows no signs of slowing down .

Initially launched in South Korea as a music subgenre with Western pop, R&B and hip-hop influences in the '90s, the K-pop industry is valued at around $10 billion .

Given the worldwide appetite for K-pop, several Western musicians are keen to partner with K-pop acts crossing over into more international markets, often with songs sung partially or entirely in English. While K-pop artists do not need Western artists to be successful — BTS sold out London’s Wembley stadium in under 90 minutes back in 2019, and BLACKPINK made Coachella history twice with performances in 2019 and 2023 — K-pop's massive fanbase and multi-genre influence make it an ideal collaboration for everyone from rappers and singers to electronic DJs.

But don’t take our word for it. Here are nine of the most iconic K-Pop/Western collaborations (not in any order; they are all great songs!).

Usher and Jungkook - "Standing Next to You (Usher Remix)" (2024)

The maknae (the youngest member of the group) of global K-pop superstars BTS and the King of R&B are both having banner years: Jungkook released his debut solo album, and Usher just performed at the Super Bowl . 

The Bangtan Boys have cited Usher as a significant influence (even singing a callback to his 2001 hit "U Got It Bad" in their No. 1 song, "Butter"), so BTS fans were delighted when the Jungkook tapped Usher for a remix of "Standing Next to You." The song marks the fourth single from his Billboard 200 chart-topping debut album, Golden . 

Both singers count Michael Jackson as a major influence. In their collaboration video, Usher and Jungkook pay tribute to the King of Pop as they slide, pop, and lock across the slick floor of an abandoned warehouse. 

John Legend and Wendy of Red Velvet - "Written in the Stars" (2018)

R&B singer/pianist John Legend was the perfect choice for an R&B ballad with Wendy, the main vocalist of K-pop quintet Red Velvet. The final song on the five-track SM Station x 0 , a digital music project, "Written in the Stars," is a beautiful, mid-tempo love song. A bit of a departure from K-pop’s typical upbeat sound, Wendy and Legend are in perfect harmony over a warm yet melancholic rhythm.

As Red Velvet’s main vocalist, Wendy was the ideal voice for this collaboration. Additionally, she split her childhood between Canada and the U.S., and has been comfortable singing in English since Red Velvet debuted in 2014. This wasn't her first collab with a Western artist: In 2017, she released an English-language version of the pop ballad " Vente Pa’Ca " with Ricky Martin . 

BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez - "Ice Cream" (2020)

A powerhouse debut single, BLACKPINK collaborated with pop royalty Selena Gomez on the massive 2020 hit "Ice Cream."

An electropop-bubblegum fusion filled with dairy double entendres, "Ice Cream" was an enormous success for both Gomez and the BLACKPINK girls. The track peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has racked up nearly 900 million YouTube views to date. 

Written by a consortium of hitmakers, including Ariana Grande and BLACKPINK’s longtime songwriter and producer Teddy Park (a former K-pop idol himself), "Ice Cream" shows that YG Entertainment’s golden foursome and Gomez were the correct partnership for this track. The pop-trap bop marked the first time a K-pop girl group broke the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and immediately solidified BLACKPINK as global superstars. 

Snoop Dogg and Monsta X - "How We Do" (2022)

West Coast rap godfather Snoop Dogg has quietly become one of the go-to Western acts for K-pop collabs, working with Psy, BTS, Girls’ Generation and 2NE1. K-pop is the Dogg Father's "guilty pleasure, " and he performed at the Mnet Asian Music Awards with Dr. Dre in 2011. Without Snoop's love of K-pop, the world might not have gotten this fun and energetic collaboration with Snoop and Monsta X, a five-member boy group under Starship Entertainment.

The song appears in The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run in a dance segment where Snoop, decked out in a pink and purple Western suit, is accompanied by zombie dancers. Though we do not see the members of Monsta X, their harmonious crooning is the perfect accent to Snoop Dogg’s trademark casual West Coast flow.

BTS and Steven Aoki - "MIC Drop (Steve Aoki remix)" (2017)

No K-pop list is complete with a nod to the magnificent seven, and "MIC Drop" is one of their catchiest Western collabs to date. 

"Mic Drop" is quintessential BTS: a nod to hip-hop with a heavy bass line and fun choreography. While the original version of "MIC Drop" is excellent, the remix with EDM superstar DJ Steve Aoki and rapper Desiigner cracked the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 — the first of many hits for the Bulletproof Boy Scouts. 

Released at a time when BTS were just starting their ascent to chart-topping Western dominance, the track's boastful lyrics and tension-building electro-trap production offered an excellent introduction to the group that would soon become international superstars. 

JYJ, Kanye West and Malik Yusef - "Ayyy Girl" (2010)

A truly deep K-pop cut, you’d be hard-pressed to find many people who know that Kanye West collaborated with a first-generation K-pop group over 13 years ago. Released as the lead single on JYJ’s English-language album The Beginning , West’s signature bravado and wordplay are on full display over a track that sounds like the Neptunes produced it.

The song garnered attention in the U.S., but after a string of bad luck (including a severely delayed U.S. visa process and issues with their management company, SM Entertainment), JYJ could not capitalize on their American success. The group continued to see success in Korea and Japan in the early 2010s but never made a splash in the Western market again.

IVE and Saweetie - "All Night" (2024)

A reimagining of Icona Pop’s 2013 song of the same name, "All Night," sees fourth-generation K-pop girl group IVE partner with rap’s resident glamor girl Saweetie for a funky, electronic-infused pop song that’s perfect for dancing from dusk till dawn. 

"All Night" is the first English song for the Starship Entertainment-backed group. Interestingly, none of the members of IVE have individual lines in the song, choosing instead to sing the lyrics in a six-part harmony. This choice is exciting but fun, giving listeners the feeling that they are more than welcome to sing along. 

The girl group embarked on their first 24-date world tour in January 2024, with stops in the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America. Given their quest for global dominance, there’s a good chance "All Night" won’t be IVE's last English-language release.

BTS and Megan Thee Stallion - "Butter (Remix)" (2021)

BTS’ "Butter" had already spent three weeks atop the Billboard charts and was declared the "song of the summer" when the group’s label announced Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion as the guest star for the song’s remix in late August 2021. The GRAMMY-nominated septet is no stranger to collaborating with Western musicians, having worked with Halsey , Jason Derulo, and Coldplay . 

Though only slightly altered from the original (Megan’s verse was added in place of the song’s second original verse, along with several ad-libs), the remix was praised by both fans and critics alike, catapulting the song’s return back to the No. 1. Although the collaborators did not release a new music video featuring the group and the self-proclaimed "Hot Girl Coach," three members of BTS’ "dance line" (members J-Hope , Jungkook and Jimin ) released a specially choreographed dance video . Additionally, Megan was a surprise guest during BTS’ record-breaking Permission to Dance LA concert in November of the same year.

LE SSERAFIM and Niles Rodgers - "Unforgiven" (2023)

GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Nile Rodgers ' first foray into K-pop was a partnership with LE SSERAFIM , a fourth-gen girl group from the same parent company behind BTS. "Unforgiven" was released earlier this year as the lead single from the group’s debut album of the same name. 

A darker take on the familiar K-pop formula with A Western feel and look (the young quintuplet dons cowboy hats, boots and bolo ties in the song’s accompanying music video), "Unforgiven" is about rebellion and being a fierce, strong and independent risk taker. That riskiness drew Rodgers' ear. 

"It seems like a lot of the K-pop that I'm hearing lately, the…chord changes are a lot more interesting than what's been happening [in other music fields] over the last few years," he told GRAMMY.com in 2023. "I come from a jazz background, so to hear chord changes like that is really cool. They’re not afraid, which is great to me."

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6 Takeaways From 'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star'

In honor of BTS' 10th anniversary, Disney+ released 'BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star.' Two of the eight episode docuseries are available to stream; read on for a deeper look at the septet's history, accomplishments, and behind-the-scenes moments.

Today, it’s hard to avoid BTS . You might have heard their GRAMMY-nominated singles "Dynamite" and "Butter" playing at a random store. Maybe you learned about another record they broke in the news. Or, you probably know at least one person in their passionate, loyal fanbase, also known as Army.

But before there was BTS, the international sensation, there was Kim Seok-jin ( Jin ), Min Yoon-gi ( Suga ), Jung Ho-seok ( J-Hope ), Kim Nam-joon ( RM ), Park Ji-min ( Jimin ), Kim Tae-hyung ( V ), and Jeon Jung-kook ( Jung Kook ), seven hopefuls from across South Korea with one dream and thousands of hours of dedication to their craft.

A decade ago, it might have seemed impossible for a group like BTS to be at the top in their home country — let alone one of the biggest groups on the planet. In Korea, it was only likely to become successful if you had one of the legacy names, such as SM Entertainment, backing you, and they came from the virtually unknown Big Hit Entertainment (now Big Hit Music under conglomerate HYBE).

Year after year, the septet defied odds, from winning Best New Artist at the esteemed Melon Music Awards in 2013 to earning Top Social Artist across the globe at the Billboard Music Awards consecutively between 2017 and 2021. They have amassed 26 Guinness World Records and became the first Korean act to receive multiple nods from the GRAMMYs.

In honor of their 10th anniversary as BTS, Disney+ released BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star . The docuseries offers a deeper look at the septet's massive accomplishments, tracing back to their initial auditions in 2010. The first two of eight episodes are available to stream now.

Below, discover everything we learned thus far about the icons in their latest docuseries, BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star .

The BTS Grind Never Stops

You see their flawless choreography, calculated facial expressions and glamorous outfits, but you never know the amount of preparation it takes to get there.

For example, BTS rehearsed the lead single, "Danger," from their debut studio album, Dark & Wild , until the wee hours of the morning for weeks. They then traveled to Los Angeles to promote the single and, despite Big Hit’s unstable financial state, implemented a huge budget to produce the music video. The goal was to win the television competition "SBS Inkigayo."

"As expected, we didn’t place first and left the charts in a day," RM remarks in the episode.

The intense training and dieting caused them to question if their slow traction was worth the battle. "To be honest, I didn’t think this was fun in the past," Jin tearfully mentioned in a 2013 fan meeting. "There were a lot of things they couldn’t get started because they weren’t sure what path we were on."

Through their frustrations, BTS never gave up, and eventually, the perseverance led to their first mega-hits, "I Need U" and "Fire" in 2017. They obtained their desired results and still never decreased their work ethic, which skyrocketed their career to an even higher level. "We’ve always worked hard, whether there was a crisis or not," Jin explains.

Everyone Had Their Unique Strengths

What makes BTS a powerhouse is that each member had a clear-cut reason they joined, and as Suga notes, it took "countless" changes to perfect it into the current lineup.

According to HYBE chairman and the group’s creator, Bang Si-hyuk, he was impressed by RM’s "depth of character and base of knowledge"; Suga had a unique sarcastic, dark side; J-Hope was "the personification of diligence" and a strong dancer; Jin’s handsome features would easily attract a fandom; Jung Kook had "a lot" of potential; V was effortlessly charming; and Jimin was instantly talented and intrigued the team.

They’re More Than Colleagues — They’re Family

It’s common for manufactured groups not to bond beyond the stage. However, BTS see themselves more like family than co-workers.

Showing up for one another’s personal affairs was second nature. Without question, they watched Jung Kook enter high school, taking photos and teasing their younger brother, or maknae . The docuseries also flashes back to J-Hope’s surprise birthday party, where the six created a sentimental video of his family.

"I had found my place," J-Hope shares. "I believe that [joining BTS] was the most fateful moment of my life."

Being A K-Pop Idol Wasn’t Always Respected

For many aspiring musicians, especially those of Asian heritage, becoming an idol is the ultimate goal. You completely surrender to your art, spending nearly every waking hour doing what you love. If you’re lucky enough to debut at a company like HYBE, you will undoubtedly join the ranks of K-pop’s most influential. Better than anyone else, BTS knows that wasn’t always the case.

"There was a strong negative view of idols," Suga recounts of their breakthrough EP The Most Beautiful Moment in Life . "Nowadays, we are acknowledged for our achievements and performances overseas, but it was a really agonizing time for us back then. We had a lot of unreasonable controversies."

They became "desperate and spiteful," but because of the support from the Army, they overcame the rough patch and switched the narrative. As a thank you to their fans, they wrote "2! 3!" to say, "Let’s forget it all."

The United States Was A Turning Point In Their Career

By 2016, BTS knew they were stars in Korea. They performed in the biggest venue at the time, the Olympic Gymnastics Arena, with a capacity of 25,000 people. They won the Mnet Asian Music Awards' most coveted honor: Artist Of The Year.

"In a movie, the credits would start rolling. At that point, we’d done everything we could as Korean artists," Suga says with a laugh. So, what’s next? Conquer the rest of the world.

The following year, BTS performed at the Billboard Music Awards, certain that nothing would come of it. To their surprise, they won Top Social Artist, which had previously only been awarded to Justin Bieber .

"It was the start of raising people’s awareness of us as the group BTS," RM reveals. Things continued to snowball: they performed at the American Music Awards and dropped a remix with Steve Aoki.

By early 2022, BTS were making history. The group performed their smash hit "Butter" onstage at the 64th GRAMMY Awards.

They Believe In The Power Of Art

When the pandemic began in 2020, entertainment was the first sacrifice. "‘Concerts may never be held again. People are unable to gather,’" Suga recalls hearing on broadcasts. They began to wonder if there was a point in releasing music.

After two years of self-reflection and improvement, they knew COVID-19 could not be the end. Music gave them purpose. "That was the driving force," J-Hope says. "I wasn’t completely aware of how important music and dancing was to me. I realized that I shouldn’t take it all for granted."

The lockdown also showed them the impact Army had on their lives. They motivated them to keep going because they knew how much the band meant to their fans. They witnessed it constantly when they saw the fervent cheers and tears on tour. BTS has brought together millions of people. As Namjoon promises, "Art can change the world," and "Music transcends languages, nationalities and races."

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• 2 Stream RM's New Album 'Right Place, Wrong Person': See The Tracklist, "LOST!" Video & Special Guests
• 3 J-Hope's Road To 'Hope On The Street Vol.1,' From Falling Back In Love With Dance To Tying Together His Global Influences
• 4 9 Essential K-Pop/Western Collabs: From BTS And Megan Thee Stallion, To IVE And Saweetie
• 5 6 Takeaways From 'BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star'

BTS World Tour 2025: Explore the Country List and Exciting Destinations

BTS World Tour 2025 Country List includes USA, Brazil, London, and more. Some countries BTS has yet to visit on their Love Yourself tour.

The anticipation for the upcoming concerts is high, with fans eagerly awaiting the announcement of more locations on the tour. The cost of the reunion tickets is a topic of discussion amongst fans, with predictions varying. The possibility of BTS touring outside of Korea is a question that remains to be answered.

Excitement is building among the BTS Army for the world tour in 2025, as the K-pop sensations continue to captivate audiences with their electrifying performances. Don’t miss your chance to experience BTS live – join the Army and secure your tickets now.

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Bts Tour Destinations

BTS World Tour 2025 will be visiting multiple countries including the USA, Brazil, and London among others. Check out the complete list of destinations for the highly anticipated concert tour by BTS. Attendees can expect electrifying performances and an unforgettable experience .

Countries Visited By Bts

BTS, the internationally acclaimed K-pop group, has mesmerized fans around the world with their energetic performances and infectious music. Over the years, they have embarked on numerous world tours, visiting various countries and captivating audiences with their talent and charisma.

Upcoming Concert Locations

The anticipation for the next BTS world tour is at an all-time high. Fans are eager to know which countries the group will visit and experience the electrifying atmosphere of a live BTS concert. While the official list of tour destinations for the BTS World Tour 2025 is yet to be released, there are speculations about the potential countries the group may visit.

Based on fan theories and past tour patterns, it is expected that BTS will once again cover a wide range of countries, including some that they haven’t visited before. While countries like the United States, Brazil, and London have been popular tour destinations in the past, there is a possibility of BTS expanding their reach even further in the upcoming tour.

Here is a sneak peek at some of the countries that BTS fans are eagerly hoping the group will visit:

While these countries are merely speculations at this point, the excitement and hope for BTS to expand their tour destinations are palpable. Fans all over the world are eagerly waiting for the official announcement of the BTS World Tour 2025 country list, and when it happens, it will undoubtedly be a moment of joy for millions of ARMYs.

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Discover the complete country list for the highly anticipated BTS World Tour 2025. From the USA to Brazil to London and more, don’t miss your chance to experience the electrifying performances of this K-Pop sensation. Get your tickets now!

Cost Of Bts Reunion Tickets

The cost of BTS reunion tickets for their 2025 world tour is highly anticipated by fans all over the globe. Although official ticket prices have not been announced yet, fans can expect high demand and potentially higher prices due to the popularity of the group. Historically, BTS concert tickets have sold out within minutes, causing frustration among eager fans.

With their immense popularity and dedicated fan base, it wouldn’t be surprising if the cost of BTS reunion tickets escalates. Fans should be prepared to act swiftly when tickets go on sale to secure their spot at the highly sought-after concerts. Keep an eye on official sources for ticket information and pricing details to ensure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to see BTS live.

Chances Of Another Bts Concert Outside Of Korea

Considering BTS’s immense international success, it’s highly likely that they will hold another concert outside of Korea in the future. BTS has already reached great heights by touring in numerous countries, spreading their music and connecting with fans from all over the world.

While it’s difficult to predict specific future tour locations, it’s safe to say that BTS’s popularity will continue to grow, increasing the probability of them expanding their concert reach. As long as there is a demand for their music and performances, fans can remain hopeful for the opportunity to experience a BTS concert in their own country.

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Experience the electrifying performances of BTS on their 2025 World Tour, visiting countries such as the USA, Brazil, and London. Check out the complete country list and get ready to join the BTS Army for an unforgettable concert experience.

Official Tour Schedule

The BTS World Tour 2025 has been one of the most highly anticipated events for K-pop fans around the world. As the official tour schedule is released, fans can rejoice in the fact that their favorite band will be performing in various countries across the globe.

2025 Tour Updates And Speculations

With the release of the official tour schedule, fans are eagerly awaiting updates and speculations about the upcoming BTS concerts. While the confirmed countries have been announced, there is still excitement and curiosity surrounding additional locations that may be added later in the tour.

As fans anticipate the BTS reunion tour, many are wondering about ticket prices and availability. While the cost of tickets is yet to be revealed, it is predicted to be in high demand, and fans are advised to act quickly to secure their spots at the nearest or most affordable location.

There is also speculation about the possibility of BTS concerts outside of Korea. While the band has already gained immense popularity around the world, fans are hoping for the opportunity to see them perform live in their own countries.

As the excitement builds for the BTS World Tour 2025, fans can’t help but wonder about the amount of content the band will release in the coming years. BTS has consistently provided fans with a steady stream of music and visuals, and it is anticipated that they will continue to do so leading up to and during the tour.

Overall, the BTS World Tour 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans worldwide. While the official tour schedule has been announced, there are still updates and speculations to keep fans on their toes. As the tour approaches, fans eagerly await the chance to see their favorite band perform live and create lasting memories.

How To Get Bts Tour Tickets

Discover how to secure BTS tour tickets for their highly anticipated 2025 world tour in multiple countries, including the USA, Brazil, and London. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience their electrifying performances live. Get your tickets now and join the passionate BTS Army at Ticketbande.

Joining Bts Army At Ticketbande

If you’re a fan of BTS and want to attend their upcoming world tour in 2025, you’ll need to get your hands on those highly sought-after tickets. One of the best ways to secure your spot at the concert is by joining the BTS Army at Ticketbande. Ticketbande is a renowned platform that offers exclusive access to tickets for various popular events, including BTS concerts.

By becoming a member of the BTS Army at Ticketbande, you can enjoy several benefits. Firstly, you’ll receive priority notifications about ticket sales and tour updates, ensuring that you have the latest information at your fingertips. Additionally, the platform often provides presale opportunities, allowing you to secure your tickets before they’re available to the general public.

To join the BTS Army at Ticketbande and increase your chances of getting BTS tour tickets, simply visit their website and sign up for an account. It’s a simple and straightforward process that will open the doors to unforgettable experiences at BTS concerts around the world.

Tips For Registering And Buying Tickets

Registering and buying BTS tour tickets can sometimes be a nerve-wracking experience, considering the high demand and limited availability. However, with these tips, you can increase your chances of success and secure your spot at a BTS concert:

• Be Prepared: Make sure you have all the necessary details handy, such as your personal information, payment method, and preferred concert dates and locations. This will help you speed up the ticket purchasing process.
• Set Alerts: Sign up for email alerts or notifications from Ticketbande so you can be notified as soon as tickets become available. This will give you a head start and allow you to stay ahead of the competition.
• Choose Multiple Options: Consider selecting multiple concert dates and locations during the ticket purchasing process. This will increase your chances of securing tickets, even if your first choice is sold out.
• Be Quick: When the tickets go on sale, act fast! Popular BTS concerts can sell out within minutes, so be prepared to make your purchase as soon as the tickets become available.
• Have Patience: In case you’re unable to get tickets during the initial sale, don’t lose hope. Keep an eye out for any additional ticket releases, resale platforms, or fan-to-fan ticket exchanges that might offer second chances to attend the concert.

By following these tips and staying proactive, you’ll increase your chances of securing BTS tour tickets and joining the passionate crowd of fans at their electrifying performances. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness BTS live in concert – get ready to experience the magic!

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Frequently Asked Questions On Bts World Tour 2025 Country List

How many countries did bts visit.

BTS has visited numerous countries around the world. Their live performances have taken them to various locations, including the USA, Brazil, and London. You can find the complete list of countries they have visited on platforms like Wikipedia and SarkariList.

Do You Think Bts Will Come Back In 2025?

BTS’s future plans beyond their current hiatus have not been announced. We will have to wait for official announcements regarding their comeback in 2025.

Does Bts Have Any Upcoming Concerts?

No, BTS currently doesn’t have any upcoming concerts.

Where Is Bts Right Now In 2023?

As of 2023, BTS is currently on a mandatory hiatus for South Korean military service. There are currently no upcoming concerts or tour dates announced. We’ll have to wait for further updates on their future plans.

The BTS World Tour 2025 promises to be an exciting journey across the globe. Fans from countries all over the world will have the opportunity to experience the electrifying performances of their favorite K-pop sensations. The tour will include countries such as the USA, Brazil, London, and many more.

Stay tuned for updates and make sure to grab your tickets to witness the magic of BTS live in concert. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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【BTS】ワールドツアーデータ集計

ワールドツアーについて調べてみた

2024FESTAでバンバンコンのステージ映像や映画を見るにあたり、背景を知りたくてLY/SYワールドツアーについて検索していたのですが、ついでなので全ワールドツアーに手を広げました。 せっかくだから、調べた結果を共有しますね！

ちなみに、何で全ワールドツアーにしたかというと、全公演日と公演場所のリストが欲しかったからです。 それがあれば、Weverse配信見る時に「これどこで何の公演やってる時だっけ……」って探さなくて済むかなと思って……。

というわけで、今回作ったリストはWeverseデータリストと合体。 まずはFESTA期間中メンバーはどこにいたのか、ツアー先から配信されたのはいつか、などを見てみました。

結果は記事に反映。また何か活かせそうなネタを見つけたらやっていきたいと思います。

対象となるワールドツアー

調査の対象としたワールドツアーは、「Red Bullet」「花様年華」「Wings」「Love Yourself/Speak Yourself（LY/SY）」「Map of the Soul」「PTD」の6本になります。 各ツアーの詳細は下の方をご覧ください。

※参照データはWikipediaとbts.fandom.comからですが、Wikiは後者のデータを参照してるように思います。多分。 ※釜山コンサートのような単発ステージは含まれていません。 ※「Map of the Soul」ツアーはコロナで全予定がキャンセルされているため、後日行われたオンラインイベント「 BTS Map of the Soul ON:E 」だけ対象に含めています。

期間・公演回数・開催地

ツアー期間の総合計は1483日。約4年になります。 コロナ期やソロ期を考えると、バンタンとしての生活の半分はワールドツアー中だったと言っていいんじゃないかと思います。 さすがに毎日公演しているわけではないので、間が空いてるところは韓国に帰っていたと思われますが、それでも長いですね。まさにLife is a journey！

ワールドツアーでの公演回数は、全160回。

公演場所は20ヶ国、全48都市に上ります。 対象はワールドツアーのみなので、例えばグクがソロで行ったカタールなどは含まれていません。

※各ツアーの都市数を検索した時、何故か1都市分相違があることがあります。検証が難しいのですが、ソウルをカウントせず「外国の都市」を数えている本国データがある気がします。（私は韓国も日本も全部カウント）

同じ都市でも、前に来た時はこの会場だったけど今度はステップアップして帰ってきたぞ！みたいな感じが垣間見えて面白かったです。

The Red Bullet Tour 2015/7/16　ベストバイシアター（12,500人動員） 　※現在は「PlayStation Theater」に改名 Love Yourself World Tour 2018/10/6　シティフィールド（40,000人動員）

興行収入や動員総数は、不明点が多かったので割愛。 傾向としては1位アメリカ、2位日本、3位韓国、でした。不明データを補ってもこの順位は変わらない気がします。多分。

The Red Bullet Tour

公演期間：2014/10/17～2015/8/29（317日） 公演場所：13ヶ国19都市 公演回数：22

・2014年10月17日に韓国で始まり、アジア6都市を巡演 ・2015年6月6日からマレーシアを皮切りに、オーストラリア、北米、中南米、香港を含む世界ツアー公演が追加 ・全13か国で80,000人を動員 【TOPIC】 ・韓国公演の3回が2分で完売し、追加公演が組まれた ・北米4公演が数分で完売し、12,500人以上を動員 ・オーストラリアの2公演も完売し、K-popアーティストとしては異例の成功 ・ブラジル公演の会場が需要の高さから2倍の規模に変更された ・最終的には「2015 BTS Live Trilogy Episode II: The Red Bullet」と呼ばれる別の名前のワールドツアー延長が発表された

The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage Tour

公演期間：2015/11/27～2016/8/14（262日） 公演場所：6ヶ国12都市 公演回数：22

・2015年11月から2016年3月にかけてアジアで開催 ・5月から8月にかけて、韓国、台湾、中国、日本、フィリピン、タイで14公演が開催され、14万4,000人を動員 【TOPIC】 ・日本4公演が売り切れたため、1公演が増設 ・神戸2公演がSugaとVの体調不良で延期となり、2016年3月に振替公演が開催 ・北京公演中RMが熱中症になり、その夜の残りの公演には出演せず ・BTSの代表曲が多数演奏された大規模なツアー ・2016年3月に『The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever』がリリースされ、ツアー"Epilogue"が発表された

The Wings Tour

公演期間：2017/2/18～2017/12/10（296日） 公演場所：11ヶ国19都市 公演回数：40

・2017年2月18日に韓国で始まり、同年12月10日に韓国で終了 ・6つの地域で40公演を行い、そのうち日本では各都市を巡り、15公演を行っている ・55万人を動員し、当時BTSの2番目に大きなツアーとなった 【TOPIC】 ・米国でアリーナ公演を完売したK-popアーティスト初の快挙 ・大阪での「京セラドーム」公演は、初のドームコンサート ・チリ、ブラジル、オーストラリアなどでの公演が追加発表された ・チリ公演は記録的な速さで完売し、会場の歓声は127デシベルに達した ・ツアーは6つの地域に分かれ、アジア、南米、北米、オーストラリア、香港、日本を巡回し、メンバーの成長を体現する貴重な公演となった ・映画『Burn the Stage: The Movie』にツアーの様子が収録されている

Love Yourself World Tour

公演期間：2018/8/25～2019/10/29（431日） 公演場所：14ヶ国25都市 公演回数：62

・2018年8月25日に韓国で始まり、2019年10月29日に終了 ・世界で62公演を行い、206万人以上を動員した 【TOPIC】 ・ツアー発表後、ハッシュタグ #LOVE_YOURSELFがSNSで世界的にトレンドに ・北米での初回チケットは数秒で完売し、追加公演が決定 ・2019年ビルボードミュージックアワード"トップ・ツアー賞"受賞 ・2019年アメリカン・ミュージック・アワード"ツアー・オブ・ザ・イヤー"受賞 ・ヨーロッパ公演中にアジア8公演追加が決定 ・「BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself」と題されたスタジアム公演が追加（2019年5月4日にパサデナで始まり、北米、南米、ヨーロッパ、アジアを巡回、日本では福岡ヤフオク!ドーム、東京の東京ドームで公演） ・BTSの飛躍的な人気を物語るツアーとなり、K-Popアーティストとしては異例の成功を収めた ・映画『BTS World Tour: Love Yourself in Seoul』『Bring the Soul: The Movie』『Break the Silence: The Movie』にツアーの様子が収録されている

Map of the Soul Tour（BTS Map of the Soul ON:E）

公演期間：2020/10/10～2020/10/11（2日） 公演場所：1ヶ国1都市 公演回数：2

・2020年4月から9月にかけてアジア、北米、欧州を巡回する予定だったが、COVID-19パンデミックのため全公演が延期・中止 ・有料オンラインコンサート「Map of the Soul ON:E」が開催され、世界191の国と地域から99万3,000人が視聴、興行収入は約440億円に上った

Permission to Dance on Stage

公演期間：2021/10/24～2022/4/16（175日） 公演場所：2ヶ国3都市 公演回数：12

・2021年10月から2022年4月にかけて、ソウルとアメリカで開催された 【TOPICS】 ・ソウル公演の1.3日目はオンライン配信も行われ、191の国と地域から102万人が視聴した ・ソウル公演の2日目は世界75か国3,711の映画館でライブビューイングが行われ、約140万人が視聴した ・ コロナ禍での開催のため、会場では歓声の代わりにクラッパーとアミボムが使用された ※映画『BTS：PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA 』（ディズニー+）はアメリカ・イングルウッド公演がメインと思われる

アトランティック誌の記事がよかったです。おすすめ！

かなりあちこち移動してるバンタン。道理でホテルからの配信多いなと思っていました……。 面白かったので、一回コンサートやファンミーティングなど、彼らの場所移動がわかるデータを全部集めて煮込んでみるのもいいかもしれません。

ワールドツアーじゃないんですけど、日本ツアーもあったのでここにメモっておきますね。 2ndが行われる前に、もうワールドツアーにステップアップしていってしまった感があります。成長が早い……！

1st JAPAN TOUR 2015「WAKE UP:OPEN YOUR EYES」

公演期間：2015/2/10～2015/2/19（9日） 公演場所：1ヶ国4都市 公演回数：6

・2015年2月10日~2月19日にかけて行われた日本初の全国ツアー ・東京(幕張メッセイベントホール)、大阪(フェスティバルホール)、名古屋(Zepp Nagoya)、福岡(Zepp Fukuoka)の4都市6公演で2万2千人を動員 【TOPICS】 ・全編日本語でのMC進行。 ・BTSの日本デビューとなったこのツアーでは、日本語楽曲とMCで現地ファンを魅了。彼らの才能が開花した貴重な初ライブとなった。

コーヒー一杯奢ってください( *´艸｀)

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BTS Make Unexpected “Appearance” At Megan Thee Stallion’s Concert

BTS make the most unexpected appearance at a Megan Thee Stallion concert.

Back in 2021, BTS released a special version of “Butter” with Megan Thee Stallion.

It started one of the purest friendships in K-Pop.

On November 28, 2021, BTS performed the second show for their Permission to Dance On Stage LA tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Fans were shocked as Megan Thee Stallion joined them on stage and performed the track.

MEGAN IS HERR #PTD_ON_STAGE_LA pic.twitter.com/4EXs4vyU8t — ash⁷ ♡ twgc ˘͈ᵕ˘͈ (@kooskiths) November 29, 2021

Recently, Megan performed a show for her  Hot Girl Summer 2024  tour.

One fan shared that they’d brought a banner with BTS.

YALL WXCUSE MY PHONE CASE IN THE WAY BUR YALL SJE SAWW ITTTTTTNOMFFGGGFBFBDJEKENR pic.twitter.com/KT2t2oVNuo — ss;ope,.⁷ SAW MEGAN (@RAPL7NE) June 20, 2024

They rightly went crazy when the singer took the banner and started dancing with it on the stage.

STOP NOW I DOOOOO FUCKK IFMFFKFDLLD https://t.co/3jwgau7QYC pic.twitter.com/r60vC8zhrr — ss;ope,.⁷ SAW MEGAN (@RAPL7NE) June 20, 2024

In particular, netizens loved how it was this picture on the board.

When the video was posted, netizens couldn’t hide their fangirling over what had happened. Many fans believe BTS x Megan Thee Stallion is one of the purest and best K-Pop x Western artist collaborations and friendships there is.

MEGAN HOLDING UP A PHOTO OF HER SELCA WITH BTS IM SCREAMING OMG AWWWWWWWWWWWW pic.twitter.com/6DpKMurYXK — lea⁷ 🧑🏻‍🚀 (@seokjinbit) June 20, 2024

IM CRYING SO HARD I MISS THE MEGAN THEE STALLION X BTS ERA pic.twitter.com/Xh2x4ooH3j — lea⁷ 🧑🏻‍🚀 (@seokjinbit) June 20, 2024

MEGAN THEE STALLION DANCING WITH A BANNER OF HER AND BTS TOGETHER 😭😭🫶 pic.twitter.com/4SqQYWJG0i — moni⁷ 𖠌 (@taeisthv) June 20, 2024

While most of the members (minus Jin) are still in the military, hopefully something is in place for another collaboration once they are discharged.

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Justin Timberlake took $2 million hit on sale of 127-acre property weeks before DWI arrest as tour struggled to sell

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JUSTIN Timberlake sold off his 127-acre property Tennessee property for $2 million less than the original asking price just weeks before his DWI arrest on Monday.

The popstar sold off the undeveloped estate for $8 million in May after dropping the price down from the original $10 million asking price, records seen by The U.S. Sun show.

He purchased the 127-acre site for $4 million in a picturesque village outside of Nashville for $4 million in 2015 - and listed the property for $10 million this past August.

It came as Justin struggled to sell off the last tickets for his global tour.

Timberlake announced the Forget Tomorrow World Tour on Jimmy Fallon’s late-night show in January. 

Ticket sales for the world tour have been sluggish, with thousands of tickets still available for his next four dates in Chicago and New York.

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At the end of June, the Cry Me A River singer is due to perform at the United Center in Chicago then onto Madison Square Garden for two gigs.

Looking at the seating map on Ticketmaster for all four shows, the arenas are illuminated in shades of blue, signifying high ticket availability. 

The tickets , which are a mixture of resale tickets and tickets that haven’t been sold, are spread out throughout the arenas, with only a handful of sections being sold out for all shows. 

The tour moves to Europe next month, hitting Poland , Germany , the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark , Sweden, and France . 

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According to Timberlake’s website, none of the dates he’s performing are sold out in any country.

Despite slow sales, it was reported that the Forget Tomorrow World Tour had already amassed $140 million, some of which could be lost if, as The U.S. Sun reported this week, tour dates may be scrapped following his arrest.

The SexyBack singer still holds property debt on his Hollywood Hills home, which he listed for $35 million in 2021 before pulling it off the market months later. 

Timberlake owned the nine-bed, 13-bathroom mansion since July 2002, when he purchased it from actress Helen Hunt for $8.3 million.

Public records show that he saddled it with an $8.8 million home equity line of credit with Citibank in July 2009. 

The former boyband star, and his wife, Jessica Biel , also sold their Tribeca penthouse for $29 million in 2022.

The singer mentioned his tour to the arresting officer on Monday during the traffic stop.

“This is going to ruin the tour,” the former NSYNC member could be heard saying as he was placed under arrest, The Standard reported.

The young arresting officer, who reportedly had no idea who Timberlake was, asked him what tour he was talking about.

“The world tour,” Timberlake replied.

A source told The U.S. Sun that Timberlake has since apologized to his tour team and told them none of the dates will be canceled.

Jessica 'colosally embarrassed'

With dark circles etched under her eyes, Justin Timberlake's wife Jessica Biel looked broken while filming scenes in New York for her upcoming Amazon series, The Better Sister, yesterday.

“Jessica will be colossally disappointed and embarrassed that once again, Justin is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons,” a source said.

“There’s going to be a lot of questions asked of Justin moving forward, without a doubt. 

“He clearly has this self-destructive streak that keeps rearing its head.

“Jessica has shown the patience of a saint forgiving his various misdeeds over the past few years but this is really testing her patience and then some.

“It’s well known that their marriage has been on the brink for some time. 

“But he’s gone and screwed up again, which is going to affect everyone in his world, not just him.”

A DWI charge and a potential touring flop aren’t the only two scandals that may have had Timberlake taking a good look in the mirror the past few years. 

In 2019, Timberlake publicly apologized to his wife after being caught on camera cozying up to his Palmer co-star Alisha Wainwright in New Orleans.

“I stay away from gossip as much as I can, but for my family I feel it is important to address recent rumors that are hurting the people I love,” Timberlake wrote in a public Instagram story apology. 

“A few weeks ago I displayed a strong lapse in judgment – but let me be clear – nothing happened between me and my co-star.”

“I drank way too much that night and I regret my behavior. I should have known better. This is not the example I want to set for my son,” he said.

“I apologize to my amazing wife and family for putting them through such an embarrassing situation, and I am focused on being the best husband and father I can be.

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The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office confirmed that Timberlake will be putting on his suit and tie to appear virtually for a court hearing on July 26 regarding his recent arrest.

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A 92-minute concert film celebrating K-pop girl group BLACKPINK ‘s eighth anniversary, BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] IN CINEMAS , is slated to hit screens worldwide on July 31. The movie from Trafalgar Releasing and CJ 4DPLEX will celebrate the highest-grossing tour from an Asian act and a female group in history in a variety of formats, including ScreenX, 4DX and ULTRA 4DX.

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Missy Elliott on Her First Headlining Tour and Potentially Dropping the Six Albums Worth of Music She’s Recorded: ‘That’ll Happen Sooner Rather Than Later’

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It’s hard to believe, but Missy Elliott has never gone on a headlining solo tour . The last time she regularly hit the road, it was alongside Beyoncé, who was promoting her debut solo album “Dangerously in Love,” as well as Alicia Keys and Tamia on the Verizon Ladies First Tour in 2004.

“I felt like it was time,” Elliott tells Variety of her upcoming Out of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience, kicking off on July 4 in Vancouver . “It’s just a good time. Especially for my era of fans out there to just see me do my own headline tour, they never got a chance to see that. And a new generation, too.”

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For Elliott, going on a headline tour at this point is a natural peak in her run of milestones. She’s riding high off inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. That, plus she had a street named after her in her native Portsmouth, VA. For Out of This World, it felt right to spread her magic across the country alongside frequent career collaborators Busta Rhymes, Ciara and longtime partner-in-crime Timbaland. Though Elliott is years removed from a full body of work, it feels only right to corral the players in the world she built to bring it to life, one arena show at a time.

This is your first headlining tour thus far. So the question is, why now?

Well, I’ve had opportunities before and I was so engulfed in producing and writing for other artists. And I just woke up one day like, I want to go out on the road. And for my team of course, they thought I was playing, like yeah, alright. My manager, she called me the next day like, are you sure? Were you playing about what you said? No, I want to go out, I’m for real this time.

How does being the headliner differ for you from being part of these bigger vision tours that are co-billed?

Yeah, this is most definitely a different vibe, because now, it’s more so what am I going to do because I’m the headliner. But it’s fun, though. I feel like a kid in a candy store, for real. So you know, I’m going to try to put everything on the stage. But also I have Busta and Ciara and I’m excited about that because I made sure that I didn’t just pick people who were hot out there. They’re hot anyway because they have so many timeless hits. But I wanted that energy to match the energy that I have so I believe that all of us have the same energy. It’s you and me dancing the whole time.

You mention Ciara and Busta and Timbaland, obviously. You’ve collaborated with these artists a lot throughout your career. Do you plan on having cross-pollination between sets?

Great possibility, you never know. You know, I want to make sure everybody come out and see it. Trust me, I am fighting to not tell you how amazing it’s going to be. But possibly. Yes. [Laughs]

You’ve done these show-stopping performances at award shows over the past few years. But it’s a different beast to take on a headlining tour. How has it been boiling down your discography into a tight set?

It’s been hard. That’s the part that’s probably the most difficult because you have people all day underneath your posts or tweeting, “I hope you do this record.” Y’all have me on stage for five hours! So I’m trying, I’m trying to blend the stuff together so I can try to please everyone, but I know I won’t be able to. But I’m getting close to it.

Are any plans to include music from before “Supa Dupa Fly,” like from Fayze or Sista?

Oh… No, if I go back that far, I most definitely… Y’all would be coming back a week straight if I go back that far. Y’all would be coming back every day for a week. So nah, I’m going to start at “The Rain,” for sure. I can give you that information. I’m going to start there.

It’s about to be the 25th anniversary of “Da Real World” on June 22. What do you remember about that period of time working with Timbaland? That album sounded like the future then, and it sounds like the future now. So how do you feel about it looking back?

“Dangerous Mouths.”

You see! You know better than me! So all of that had… Even in “She’s a Bitch,” the breakdown… Everything was very dramatic. And so I can appreciate that album as one of my tops because at that time, it was stressful but when I look back, I’m like, damn, we were in a pocket, a different kind of pocket that was amazing to blend the two because it was hip-hop but it still had the theatrics to it.

Over the years, you’ve teased “Block Party.” We got the “Iconology” EP in 2019. Last year, Tim said you guys were locked in and he was hoping the album would come out in summer. So the question you always get asked: What’s up?

Well, you never know with me. It’s almost like the way this [tour] just surfaced out of nowhere, all of these years, we’re talking about “The Rain,” it’s like 27 years, and here I go like, oh I’m going out on the road. It’s one of those things I think about with the music. You never know when I decide, OK, this is the time to put out a whole album.

How much music would you say you’ve amassed, solo records, since “The Cookbook?”

Oh my goodness. [Laughs] Can you imagine someone like Prince answering that? Only because when you are a writer and a producer, I’m quite sure I can probably speak for a lot of those types of people, that they’re recording all the time. So I probably have at least six albums worth of music at this point.

Missy… Come on!

Yeah. And Tim is always saying that to me, “What you waiting for? So what you waiting for then?” I be like, I don’t know. But yeah, I believe that it’ll be a day that everybody’s going on about their way, and then you just look online and see an album date from me. So yeah, I think that’ll happen sooner than later.

You’ve had decades in the industry and have put out so many great albums and done great things. Have you had time to stop and reflect on your legacy, and take a step back and look at what you’ve accomplished and put it into perspective? Or are you still wowed by it?

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