‘Busan Concert’ BTS: “Let’s Turn the Cool Air Truly Hot”

Over 52,000 Gather at Busan Asiad Main Stadium
Jimin & Jungkook "Honored to Welcome Fans to Our Hometown Busan"

BTS_2030 Busan World Expo Bid Support Concert BTS Yet To Come in BUSAN. Photo by BigHit Music

[Busan=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] “We need to properly heat up this cool air. Is everyone ready!”

On the afternoon of the 15th at 6 PM, the group BTS expressed these sentiments on stage at the 'BTS Yet To Come in BUSAN' concert held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, supporting the bid for the 2030 Busan World Expo.

Announcing the start of the performance with dazzling fireworks, BTS opened the spectacular first stage with 'MIC Drop,' featuring a powerful band sound.

Following 'Run BTS,' during the 'RUN' stage, they breathed together with fans, shouting "Everyone run" in their heartfelt voices.

RM said, “Busan, shout out! Thank you sincerely for coming and watching. Hello!” V greeted, “It’s been a while since a cheering concert. Nice to see you. I’m V.”

BTS_2030 Busan World Expo Bid Support Concert BTS Yet To Come in BUSAN. Photo by BigHit Music

Jin blew hand kisses to the fans, saying, “I’ve wanted to send hand kisses so much...” He introduced Jungkook and Jimin, who are from Busan, saying, “While preparing for the Busan concert after three years, the members worried a lot, but today’s performance excites the members even more.”

Jungkook said, “Busan! My Busan people,” adding, “That’s right. Jimin hyung and I are from Busan. Spending time with many ARMYs here in Busan makes me excited and happy.”

Jimin also expressed his joy about the long-awaited Busan stage, saying, “Busan! I really missed you all. It’s great to meet like this,” and “It’s an honor and happiness to meet you all like this, but being able to host you in my hometown made me feel very excited and strange.”

BTS_2030 Busan World Expo Bid Support Concert BTS Yet To Come in BUSAN. Photo by BigHit Music

RM said, “As I mentioned earlier on Weverse, today is a festival with you all. Some of you have been here before, some haven’t, but as long as everyone enjoys it here, that’s all that matters,” and added, “Let’s properly heat up this cool weather and air. Is everyone ready!” eliciting a warm response.

BTS’s Busan concert is their first performance in three years, and the first concert with all members participating since the 'BTS Permission to Dance On Stage ? Las Vegas' held in the United States in April, about six months ago.

As a domestic concert, it is their first in seven months since the 'BTS Permission to Dance On Stage ? Seoul' held at Jamsil Sports Complex Main Stadium in Seoul last March. This is the first concert since October 2019 to fill the venue seats fully in Korea after COVID-19.

This concert was organized to support Busan’s bid for the 2030 World Expo. The setlist, composed of BTS’s representative songs, created a stage where fans on-site as well as ARMYs worldwide could unite and enjoy together.

BTS_2030 Busan World Expo Hosting Support Concert BTS Yet To Come in BUSAN. Photo by BigHit Music

On that day, about 50,000 spectators gathered at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. Fans who could not get tickets enjoyed the concert together via 'LIVE PLAY' on large screens set up at Busan International Passenger Terminal outdoor parking lot and Haeundae special stage.

The concert was streamed not only at Asiad Main Stadium but also broadcast on TV through JTBC and Japan’s TBS Channel 1, as well as online platforms such as Weverse, Zepeto, and Naver Now.

HYBE is also conducting 'THE CITY' project throughout Busan alongside the 2030 Busan World Expo bid concert. The event includes the exhibition '2022 BTS EXHIBITION: Proof,' which captures BTS’s nine-year history, a store where official concert merchandise designed to preserve concert memories longer can be purchased, and themed packages at five hotels offering various benefits along with accommodation.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.