Time flew by South Korean band BTS at Permission To Dance On Stage virtual concert
New Delhi Oct 24 PTI It is said time flies when you are having fun and that is what happened when South Korean music sensation BTS on Sunday connected with their fan group ARMY from around the globe through their Permission To Dance On Stage concertThe virtual show which ran for about two-and-a-half hours was livestreamed from Seouls Olympic Stadium via VenewLiveThe septet — RM Jin Suga J-Hope Jimin V and Jungkook — performed a setlist of 24 songs ranging from their early hits Save Me I Need You to their latest Butter and Permission to DanceSeveral large LED screens were put up at the stadium which allowed the audience to enjoy computer-generated visual effects and pictures on their electronic devices from the comfort of their homesA multi-view live streaming service was also available for the viewers to choose and watch the concert from six different angles in real timeTonight although we cant see you Im glad that you can see us said Jungkook after they performed their first set comprising On Burning Up Fire and DopeIts been a long time its a bit exhausting said group leader RM to which Jungkook replied Im just happy rather than feeling exhausted Jungkook who has held two concerts — once when he rang in his 24th birthday in September — on V Live app for fans in the last few months said being back on stage with fellow group members was so much more fun than thatAhead of the show BTS label BigHit Music released a statement on global fan community platform Weverse that V will participate in the concert while seated and without choreography as the member was advised by doctors to refrain from vigorous movement following experiencing pain in his calf muscles during rehearsal on Saturday eveningV assured the audience that he was feeling fine and urged them to enjoy the showWhile preparing for the show I made a mistake ARMY you dont have to worry about me he said as he sat on a chair on the side of the stageFrom all-white costumes BTS changed to coordinated attire for Blue Grey filling the arena with beautiful harmonies Then the group now in black joined background dancers wearing outfits with feathered sleeves to create a majestic human swan for Black SwanAt one point during the show V asked Whats it like without me Do you miss me Jin replied Of course we do Ones missing out of seven They also recreated the Life Goes On video as they sat on a cozy bed before moving to a large comfy sofaThe highlight of the concert was when BTS performed the jazz versions of English singles Dynamite transitioning into Butter accompanied by a live orchestraV who seemed a bit down was more pumped up while belting out these sunny upbeat numbersTowards the latter half of the concert Jimin teased that the show was coming to an endTime really flew by But this doesnt mean goodbye for good J-hope saidBut the band surprised ARMY when they returned to the stage after the footage of their address and performance of Permission to Dance at the UN General Assembly on September 20 was playedWhile preparing for this show Suga said they had a lot on their mindsI looked through the final concert it seemed so dreamy Things are getting better around the world so next time around maybe we can meet you in person he addedJ-hope reminisced about the last on-ground concert that took place at the same venueThe empty main stadium makes me lonely We poured our soul into it and prepared Permission to Dance On Stage The circumstances are getting better I think like the lyrics of Spring Day we will come to meet you in person Jimin asked them to stay healthy and happyI need motivation to move forward but it seems to fade away But what I felt today to see you offline again would give me enough motivation to jump with you Just ARMY watching and having fun with us is enough RM said adding the concert was not the same without VV said he was embarrassed to be sitting away from othersI was too sad Without knowing my knee started to hurt I really wished it wasnt on the day of the concert We wanted to showcase all seven of us without any solo acts I was looking forward to it In the tour you wont be missing any of us Jungkook said he was teary while singing Spring Day as he looked at the empty seatsThe fire in me is fading but I felt something today After this concert I really need to go to you Jin said he wanted to perform at as many offline concerts as possible before he grew olderNow that Im 30 my legs hurt and all my body parts hurt Before I get even more sick I want to tour more and give you guys the best shows possible Starting from the US tour well try our best to come to you and perform more The event follows after the music group cancelled their planned world tour BTS Map of the Soul Tour due to the COVID-19 pandemicThe Permission To Dance on Stage concert was their first since BTS Map of the Soul ONE which was also held online in October 2020The band is next gearing up for their on-ground concert BTS Permission To Dance On Stage in Los Angeles in 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New Delhi Oct 24 PTI It is said time flies when you are having fun and that is what happened when South Korean music sensation BTS on Sunday connected with their fan group ARMY from around the globe through their Permission To Dance On Stage concertThe virtual show which ran for about two-and-a-half hours was livestreamed from Seouls Olympic Stadium via VenewLiveThe septet — RM Jin Suga J-Hope Jimin V and Jungkook — performed a setlist of 24 songs ranging from their early hits Save Me I Need You to their latest Butter and Permission to DanceSeveral large LED screens were put up at the stadium which allowed the audience to enjoy computer-generated visual effects and pictures on their electronic devices from the comfort of their homesA multi-view live streaming service was also available for the viewers to choose and watch the concert from six different angles in real timeTonight although we cant see you Im glad that you can see us said Jungkook after they performed their first set comprising On Burning Up Fire and DopeIts been a long time its a bit exhausting said group leader RM to which Jungkook replied Im just happy rather than feeling exhausted Jungkook who has held two concerts — once when he rang in his 24th birthday in September — on V Live app for fans in the last few months said being back on stage with fellow group members was so much more fun than thatAhead of the show BTS label BigHit Music released a statement on global fan community platform Weverse that V will participate in the concert while seated and without choreography as the member was advised by doctors to refrain from vigorous movement following experiencing pain in his calf muscles during rehearsal on Saturday eveningV assured the audience that he was feeling fine and urged them to enjoy the showWhile preparing for the show I made a mistake ARMY you dont have to worry about me he said as he sat on a chair on the side of the stageFrom all-white costumes BTS changed to coordinated attire for Blue Grey filling the arena with beautiful harmonies Then the group now in black joined background dancers wearing outfits with feathered sleeves to create a majestic human swan for Black SwanAt one point during the show V asked Whats it like without me Do you miss me Jin replied Of course we do Ones missing out of seven They also recreated the Life Goes On video as they sat on a cozy bed before moving to a large comfy sofaThe highlight of the concert was when BTS performed the jazz versions of English singles Dynamite transitioning into Butter accompanied by a live orchestraV who seemed a bit down was more pumped up while belting out these sunny upbeat numbersTowards the latter half of the concert Jimin teased that the show was coming to an endTime really flew by But this doesnt mean goodbye for good J-hope saidBut the band surprised ARMY when they returned to the stage after the footage of their address and performance of Permission to Dance at the UN General Assembly on September 20 was playedWhile preparing for this show Suga said they had a lot on their mindsI looked through the final concert it seemed so dreamy Things are getting better around the world so next time around maybe we can meet you in person he addedJ-hope reminisced about the last on-ground concert that took place at the same venueThe empty main stadium makes me lonely We poured our soul into it and prepared Permission to Dance On Stage The circumstances are getting better I think like the lyrics of Spring Day we will come to meet you in person Jimin asked them to stay healthy and happyI need motivation to move forward but it seems to fade away But what I felt today to see you offline again would give me enough motivation to jump with you Just ARMY watching and having fun with us is enough RM said adding the concert was not the same without VV said he was embarrassed to be sitting away from othersI was too sad Without knowing my knee started to hurt I really wished it wasnt on the day of the concert We wanted to showcase all seven of us without any solo acts I was looking forward to it In the tour you wont be missing any of us Jungkook said he was teary while singing Spring Day as he looked at the empty seatsThe fire in me is fading but I felt something today After this concert I really need to go to you Jin said he wanted to perform at as many offline concerts as possible before he grew olderNow that Im 30 my legs hurt and all my body parts hurt Before I get even more sick I want to tour more and give you guys the best shows possible Starting from the US tour well try our best to come to you and perform more The event follows after the music group cancelled their planned world tour BTS Map of the Soul Tour due to the COVID-19 pandemicThe Permission To Dance on Stage concert was their first since BTS Map of the Soul ONE which was also held online in October 2020The band is next gearing up for their on-ground concert BTS Permission To Dance On Stage in Los Angeles in 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