BTS performed online during the pandemic. (Courtesy: Big Hit Entertainment)
Strong points
- “Music is a medium that connects people,” BTS said
- “During this global pandemic, music transcends barriers,” they said
- BTS released their first English single ‘Dynamite’ this year
BTS aren’t just any boy group – they’re THE boy group, the fastest group since the Beatles to have four No.1 albums on the Billboard charts, the first Asian and non-English-speaking music group to sell London’s Wembley Stadium and these are just two of the many records they have established. Here’s what world domination looks like and here’s the kicker – BTS released their first English single Dynamite only this year. The fact that their music is in Korean and Japanese did not diminish the appeal of the seven-member group; BTS led the ‘Korean wave’ across the world and their “armies”, as the fans collectively refer to themselves, span the globe – music maestro A R Rahman is a fan.
Speaking exclusively to Rohit Khilnani from GalacticGaming, BTS said, “There is no language barrier when it comes to music. We also listen to songs in different languages that we don’t understand. Music is a medium that connects people. And we thank ARMY for having enjoyed our songs even though they don’t speak the language. “
BTS has been particularly busy during the pandemic. Outside of liberation Dynamite in August, they gave a concert online and will release their new BE album on November 20th. “More than ever, during this global pandemic, music transcends barriers, nationalities and age. It is encouraging for us to hear how our music has energized through a period,” BTS said. at GalacticGaming.
It was not easy, of course. “Our fans are of course the driving force that motivates us. We are here today because of them. For this concert, we got to see our fans through screens and we got to hear their voices as well. It has been so long since we last saw them, so it was a very moving and overwhelming experience. We were also grateful that so many fans joined us to enjoy the concert. With the help of technology, we could close the gap between ourselves and our fans, which makes us feel comfortable with gigs online, ”BTS said.
Watch GalacticGaming’s Exclusive Interview with BTS here:
BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, has seven members – Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Considered one of the most influential celebrities in the world, BTS is also closely involved in philanthropy and has partnered with UNICEF on an anti-violence campaign. They were named ‘Next Generation Leaders’ by TIME magazine in 2018.
