BTS Seoul Concert Attended by Over 2.465 Million... 'New Global Record'

In-Person 45,000, Online 1.02 Million, Live Viewing 1.4 Million Audience

BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - SEOUL. Photo by BigHit Music

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] Big Hit Music announced on the 14th that the group BTS successfully concluded their first in-person concert in 2 years and 5 months, "BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - SEOUL."

On the 13th, BTS held the final performance of "BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - SEOUL" at the main stadium of Jamsil Sports Complex in Seoul. Over the course of three days?on the 10th, 12th, and 13th?they performed in front of approximately 45,000 fans at the venue.

Due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions limiting venue capacity, fans' disappointment was alleviated through various events. The 1st and 3rd shows were simultaneously live-streamed online, attracting a total of 1.02 million viewers from 191 countries and regions over two days.

The 2nd show was broadcast live via "live viewing" in 3,711 cinemas across 75 countries and regions worldwide. The global live viewing audience was approximately 1.4 million. According to Big Hit Music, this set a new record for the highest attendance in the global "event cinema" category (events such as concerts, operas, and sports games screened live or within 7 days in cinemas).

During the approximately 180-minute concert, BTS showcased their charm by performing songs across various genres. They presented unique stages with band versions of "Boy With Luv," "Dynamite," and "Butter." Additionally, while performing "Jamshi" and "Outro: Wings," they rode on a moving vehicle around the venue to get closer to the fans.

BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - SEOUL. Photo by BigHit Music

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, only clappers (cheering tools) and light sticks (ARMY Bombs) were allowed instead of shouting. The audience cheered along with the songs using clappers and completed the festival atmosphere with a "wave" using the lights of the ARMY Bombs.

BTS named this concert a "clap concert," saying, "We are now in our 10th year since debut, and this is a unique no-shouting concert that has never happened in 10 years and will never happen in the next 10 years." They also expressed their feelings by singing "Permission to Dance," the core message of this tour series, saying, "We will always be waiting for you."

After the Seoul concert, BTS will continue their tour in Las Vegas, USA, on April 8-9 and 15-16.

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