BTS to release first-ever live album "Permission to Dance on Stage" on July 18
01 Jul 2025 02:17pm
South Korean boy band BTS performs onstage during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022. Photo by Valerie Macon/AFP FILE PIX
SEOUL - K-pop supergroup BTS will release its first-ever live album this month, the group's agency, BigHit Music, announced Tuesday, offering fans a chance to relive the global "Permission to Dance on Stage" tour, Yonhap News Agency reported.
The album, "Permission to Dance on Stage -- Live," will roll out July 18, featuring 22 tracks recorded during the 2021-2022 tour, including live renditions of hit songs, such as "On," "Fire," "Dope" and "Idol," according to the agency.
It said in a statement that it hopes the album serves as an opportunity for fans to "recall the memories" of the concerts and wished for "every moment spent with BTS to shine brightly in your hearts for a long time." Fans of K-pop boy band BTS pose for photos as they queue up for the annual 'BTS Festa' celebrating the group's debut anniversary at KINTEX exhibition centre in Goyang on June 13, 2025. Photo by Jung Yeon-je/AFP
The "Permission to Dance on Stage" tour spanned 12 shows across three cities: Seoul, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. It drew a total of four million members of ARMY, the group's devoted fan base, through various platforms, including online livestreaming.
The tour also marked a significant milestone for the septet, as they became the first Korean artists to perform at major United States (US) venues, including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
For the record, all seven BTS members have now completed their mandatory South Korean military service.
Suga was the last member to be discharged, finishing his alternative service as a social service agent on June 21.
This marks the end of the group's hiatus and fans are excited for a full reunion and potential new music from the group. - BERNAMA-YONHAP Permission to Dance on Stage
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