BTS Drops Striking New Concept Photos Ahead Of ‘Permission To Dance On Stage - LIVE' Album
Looking ahead, BTS is currently in the early stages of preparing a new full-group album, with plans to release it in the first half of next year.
BTS is officially ramping up group activities and teasing fans with brand-new visuals. On July 3 at midnight KST, the global superstars dropped fresh concept photos for their upcoming live concert album, PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LIVE, which is slated for release on July 18 at 1 PM KST.
The newly released images showcase the septet in dramatic, high-concept settings from riding in a police van to sitting at prison-style contact booths, the visuals hint at themes of constraint and liberation. Another set of photos feature BTS clad in stylish white and silver-toned outfits, exuding futuristic charisma and sleek minimalism. Each member's distinctive styling adds a fresh twist to the group's dynamic presence.
The album captures the raw energy of BTS's PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE tour, which ran from 2021 to 2022. Spanning 12 performances in major cities like Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, the tour drew over 4 million ARMYs both online and in person. Notably, BTS became the first Korean act to perform at iconic U.S. venues such as SoFi Stadium and Allegiant Stadium, setting new global milestones.
BTS (방탄소년단) 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LIVE' Concept Photo – Contact #BTS #방탄소년단 #PTD_ON_STAGE_LIVE pic.twitter.com/9IPVCPKzrc — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) July 2, 2025
BTS (방탄소년단) 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LIVE' Concept Photo – Contact #BTS #방탄소년단 #PTD_ON_STAGE_LIVE pic.twitter.com/yDspN2EXlZ — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) July 2, 2025
PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LIVE includes 22 of the group's hit tracks, including fan favorites like 'ON," 'FIRE," 'Dope," and 'IDOL." The album features raw, unfiltered vocals from the performances and the unmistakable roar of the crowd, giving fans an audio time capsule of BTS's most electrifying tour moments.
BIGHIT MUSIC stated, 'We hope this album brings back special memories from the tour," adding, 'May every moment shared with BTS continue to shine in your hearts."
Looking ahead, BTS is currently in the early stages of preparing a new full-group album, with plans to release it in the first half of next year. The announcement comes as the group gradually returns to full strength following their ongoing military enlistments.
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