This is such a precious memory, and I will cherish it forever,” Jungkook said. I’ll be thinking about tonight a lot if I go home later. It’s been so long, and it was nervous performing in front of all of you. “It was another great night! I hope you had a great time.
This is the movie we’ll continue to make until the very last.” And to make this movie, I’m willing to do anything, even if it makes me feel embarrassed. Jin said, “Could you please look around? Isn’t it almost like a movie? I think you and I are making a movie together. This is also meaningful for you guys and me too. “This concert will be a pick part of my history, life story, memory after being away for two years because of the pandemic. “ARMYs from all over the world came to LA,” he said. J-Hope, who looked quite emotional, went first. The later part of the show featured hits like “Stay,” “So What,” “Save Me” and “I’m Fine,” which gradually spiced up the mood and somehow heralded the end of the show at the same time.Īfter performing “Spring Day,” which was followed by “Epilogue: Young Forever,” the bandmates reconvened to the main stage to share their overwhelming feelings with ARMYs. Megan was originally scheduled to perform the song live at the recent American Music Awards, but couldn’t make it for personal reasons. RM replied back on her way out, beaming: ”Your existence makes the stage perfect.” I’m feeling like a hot girl every season!” Sporting a sassy pink outfit, the rapper grooved with the group and said, “Everybody give it up for the boys! Thank ya’ll for having me. One of the most breathtaking moments of the night came with magical “Black Swan” and poignant “Blue & Grey,” which were coupled by a mesmerizing orchestral intro and cinematic choreography that reminded of swans’ wings.īut the real jaw-dropping moment happened when Megan Thee Stallion, the Houston rapper, crashed the stage in a surprise appearance for a revamped version of “Butter.” 2” and “Baepsae,” the boys split onto two separate groups, riding pods that circled around the outer rim of the floor seats that brought them closer to the audience.
The rest of the show was an ebb and flow through BTS’ biggest hits such as “Dynamite,” “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” “Life Goes On,” “Boy with Luv” and “Idol.” Running at full throttle, the boys were soon soaked in sweat, even though the nighttime temperature kept falling at the indoor-outdoor venue.ĭuring “Airplane Pt. We’ve been away for two years, and we wanted full attention on seven of us.” We’ve prepared everything, from the cue sheet to devices. And let me tell you why we set this concert without solo songs. Suga explained, “This PTD performance was a big challenge for all of us, as obviously we’re getting older. What set the SoFi show apart from the band’s past gigs was that it only featured group songs - no solo numbers. Jin said, “I’m so happy to see more of you today,” while Jimin sweetly said “I’ve missed you” in Korean. How was it? Good?” asked V of their much-anticipated gig. Other members also went onto greet the audience in English, addressing them how much they’ve missed and love them. My name is RM nice to meet you guys,” RM said. “Hello, we are BTS! Welcome to our PTD stage in LA. The audacious tone continued with two bombastic hits, “Fire” and “Dope,” before they finally grabbed the microphones to give their first shout out to their long-waiting fans. The bandmates had previously mentioned it as the song they most anticipated performing live in concert once the pandemic is over. As the concertgoers waited for the long-awaited seven boys, the stadium beautifully lit up in the group’s signature purple.īut there definitely was pleasant tension felt in the air, as the clock ticked down to BTS and ARMYs’ sentimental live encounter.Īs the lights went down to signal BTS’ arrival and the ear-splitting screams got louder, RM, Jin, V, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin and Jungkook kicked off the show with power anthem “On,” a fitting choice for the opener. Thousands of dazzling ARMY bomb light sticks filled the venue, just like the band’s previous shows. The two-hour set, jam-packed with 24 songs, was fired up by exhilarated ARMYs who spruced themselves up with BTS-themed fashion items and merchandise. 27, was accompanied by special live broadcasts each night at adjacent YouTube Theater. The multi-venue series, which kicked off on Nov.
The “Permission to Dance on Stage” concert series marked BTS’ first live show in two years since “2019 BTS World Tour ‘Love Yourself: Speak Yourself’” show in Seoul, due to the ongoing pandemic-related restrictions that have halted the group’s touring.