BTS Jungkook to Headline US '2023 Global Citizen Festival'... First Korean Artist

BTS Group Appearance in 2021
First Stage as a K-pop Solo Artist

Jungkook of the group BTS will perform as a headliner at the '2023 Global Citizen Festival' held in Central Park, New York, USA, on the 23rd (local time).

Big Hit Music, his agency, announced this on the 7th, citing the official SNS of 'Global Citizen.'

The Global Citizen Festival is a large-scale charity concert organized by the international civic movement organization 'Global Citizen.' It has been held annually since 2012 to raise awareness of global issues such as extreme poverty, hunger, and climate change.

BTS performed at this event in 2021, presenting stages of 'Permission to Dance' and 'Butter' against the backdrop of Sungnyemun, Korea's National Treasure No. 1.

Jungkook, who is set to appear for the first time as a solo artist, was named a headliner alongside rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and pop star Lauryn Hill. Jungkook is the first K-pop solo singer to perform at the 'Global Citizen Festival.'

Jungkook expressed his feelings, saying, "I am really excited to participate as a headliner at this year's 'Global Citizen Festival.' I am happy to join a festival with such important meaning. I want to show my stage to many people as soon as possible."

Jungkook was also nominated in the 'Song of Summer' category at the '2023 MTV Video Music Awards' (2023 MTV VMA), held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA, on the 12th (local time), for his hit song 'Seven.'

Previously, last year, he was nominated for 'Song of Summer' as the first Korean solo artist with the collaboration track 'Left and Right (Feat. Jung Kook of BTS)' with Charlie Puth, marking his second consecutive year as a nominee.

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