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Pink Villa
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS live: SUGA's reassurance to Jimin over weight loss comment earns praise, fans call him 'perceptive and caring'
On July 1, BTS held their first-ever OT7 live broadcast in about three years, thrilling fans worldwide. Their full-group Weverse surprise took the internet by storm, with their fandom ARMY sharing clips of the same on social media. One particular video that was widely circulated involved Jimin sharing his concern regarding his weight gain and SUGA reassuring him that it wasn't a big deal. The heartwarming interaction of won hearts. Jimin shared his weight loss plans During BTS' full-group Weverse live, Jimin expressed his concerns regarding his weight gain during his time at the military. He kept on mentioning his resolution to lose the fat soon and get in shape like before. He also touched his belly and shared that he lost his abs and promised to work out to bring it back. It was not the first time he talked about it. On July 11, during his post-military live broadcast with Jungkook, he revealed that he gained 10 kgs. 'Believe it or not, I've been dieting for a long time. But in the military, surrounded by big guys and seeing fit officers, I also wanted to bulk up,' he explained. The gains worried him, however, during the full-group live, he received SUGA 's reassurance, which might have made him feel better. SUGA's supportive demeanor towards Jimin earned praise Towards the end of the 30-minute live, as Jimin promised fans to lose weight, Min Yoongi aka SUGA reassured him saying, "You don't have to say. [We know] you'll get it done." The Who singer's comments broke BTS ARMY's hearts as they felt that he was worried that he was too concerned over a trivial thing. As per them, he didn't even gain as much as he thought he did. Many appreciated his current physique and claimed he was perfect the way he was. They also praised SUGA for being a "perceptive and caring" hyung (older male/brother) to Jimin. Fans were worried that Jimin would be too hard on himself, due to meeting the beauty standards expected of a K-pop idol. However, they were happy to see that he had people like SUGA to comfort him during hard times.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BTS Members Reunite for the First Time Since Military Discharges, Reveal 2026 Comeback Plans
The boys are back. In a Weverse livestream Tuesday (July 1), all seven members of BTS reunited for the first time since completing all of their military service requirements and shared plans for their future. Squeezing in together on a cozy-looking couch, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook smiled while greeting ARMY as a unified group for the first time in years. Laughing and joking with each other, they shared in a group statement, 'We'll be releasing a new BTS album in the spring of next year.' More from Billboard Everything the Members of BTS Have Said About Their Upcoming Reunion Gavin Adcock Blasts Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' During Concert Rant: 'That Sh- Ain't Country Music' Lorde Reveals Which 'Virgin' Song 'Kicked My A-' to Write & Seemingly Teases Deluxe Tracks 'Starting in July, all seven of us will begin working closely together on new music,' they continued. 'Since it will be a group album, it will reflect each member's thoughts and ideas. We're approaching the album with the same mindset we had when we first started.' The performers also announced plans to hit the road again in 2026. 'We're also planning a world tour alongside the new album,' they said. 'We'll be visiting fans all around the world, so we hope you're as excited as we are.' ARMY has been waiting for this moment since Jin became the first of the Bangtan Boys to enlist in the South Korean military in December 2022. Over the next two-plus years, the remaining members gradually completed their own service periods, with RM, Suga, V, Jimin and Jung Kook becoming the final groupmates to be discharged in June. Leading up to their long-anticipated reunion, BTS has been teasing plans to make a comeback as soon as possible. In April, j-hope told Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe that he anticipated the band's next steps to have 'massive energy,' while Jimin told Jimmy Fallon in May, 'It was great to be alone, but when they come back [from the military], since they worked very hard, I'm going to honor them and give them great respect.' Now that the band has officially confirmed when they'll return with new music and shows, fans will be counting down to spring 2026 to see what the septet has in store. BTS last dropped an album in 2020, with Be reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200, spawning Billboard Hot 100-toppers 'Dynamite' and 'Life Goes On.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BTS brings the concert home to ARMY: K-pop legends capture the soul of 'Permission to Dance' and 4 million voices
ARMY - get ready to relive the magic, as BTS has given their fans 'Permission to Dance' once again - this time from the comfort of their homes. The K-pop legends are set to release their first live concert album, Permission to Dance On Stage - LIVE, on July 18 at 1 PM KST. Capturing the energy of over 4 million fans across 12 shows in Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, the album celebrates one of the group's most iconic global tours. The album will showcase 22 unforgettable performances from BTS' 2021-2022 Permission to Dance On Stage tour, featuring live recordings of the group's biggest hits. Among them are their Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers Dynamite and Butter, along with fan favorites like the explosive ON and the electrifying IDOL. Permission to Dance On Stage - LIVE The tour was more than just a concert as it marked BTS' long-awaited return to the stage following the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. It also served as a powerful reminder of their unmatched global impact. The group made history as the first Korean act to headline both SoFi Stadium and Allegiant Stadium, with tickets selling out within minutes. As anticipation for the upcoming release kept building, BIGHIT MUSIC shared in a statement: "We hope this live album brings ARMY back to the unforgettable moments of the tour and lets the emotion of those nights live on forever." [공지] BTS (방탄소년단) 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE' 예약 구매 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN)🔗 #방탄소년단 #PTD_ON_STAGE_LIVE The live album will include renditions of fan favorites such as Life Goes On, Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey), and more forming part of the album's 22-song tracklist. Alongside the album, fans can also look forward to a digital companion package titled BTS Permission to Dance On Stage – Seoul, featuring high-definition VOD footage of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook performing at Olympic Stadium in Seoul on March 13, 2022. Cause we didn't need permission to dance—then, and there✨#BTS #방탄소년단 #PTD_ON_STAGE_LIVE #PTD_ON_STAGE_SEOUL The digital edition will come in card format, which includes a 92-page interview photobook packed with behind-the-scenes memories and can be accessed via Weverse to stream the exclusive video content. Where are the BTS members? This announcement came on the back of SUGA's recent discharge from South Korea's mandatory military service. His discharge made him the final BTS member to complete enlistment. With the group's last full album, BE, released in 2020 and topping the Billboard 200, expectations are now sky-high for their imminent reunion, as teased by both the members and Big Hit over the past few months. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BTS Gives ARMY ‘Permission to Dance' Again With First-Ever Live Album: Here's When It Arrives
BTS fans just received permission to dance along to the band's concerts all over again, with label Big Hit announcing Monday (June 30) that a new live album is arriving later this summer. Marking the K-pop phenomenon's first-ever live album, Permission to Dance On Stage — Live is set to drop July 18. It will feature recordings of BTS' performances of various hits — such as Billboard Hot 100-toppers 'Dynamite' and 'Butter' — on the group's 2021-2022 Permission to Dance On Stage tour. More from Billboard Everything the Members of BTS Have Said About Their Upcoming Reunion Fans Choose KATSEYE's 'Beautiful Chaos' as This Week's Favorite New Music Olivia Rodrigo Brings Out The Cure's Robert Smith at Glastonbury 2025 Live renditions of 'Life Goes On,' 'Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)' and 'ON' will also appear on the project's 22-song tracklist. Plus, the compilation will be paired with a digital package titled BTS Permission to Dance On Stage – Seoul, which will feature footage of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook performing at Olympic Stadium in Seoul on March 13, 2022, as well as a 92-page interview photobook with behind-the-scenes memories from the concert. BTS Permission to Dance On Stage – Seoul will be offered as a digital code in card format, which fans can plug in to Weverse to access high-definition VOD content. The announcement comes shortly after SUGA was discharged from the South Korean military, becoming the final member of the band to complete his mandatory service duties. Five years after last releasing an album — 2020's Be, which topped the Billboard 200 — BTS is now expected to reunite very soon, as teased by Big Hit and the members over the past few months. See the live album announcement below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS announces Permission to Dance on Stage Live Album: Know release date and Seoul digital component details
New BTS content may not be a far dream anymore! The South Korean septet has just announced the release of their first-ever live album called Permission to Dance on Stage. The album is also said to be released alongside a digital companion, called BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul. The new album is all set to drop on July 18 at 1 pm KST (9:30 am IST), with pre-orders starting from July 1, 11 am KST or 0 am ET (7:30 am IST). Initially starting out as online concerts during the pandemic in 2022, the tour was then continued offline with stops across the world. An estimated 4 million fans attended the septet's shows across 12 gigs. BTS confirms release of Permission to Dance on Stage According to a notice from the group's agency, there will be 22 tracks infused with the purple memories shared between the artist and their fans. Check out the full announcement below. 'Hello. This is BIGHIT MUSIC. From 2021 to 2022, the "BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE" tour series forged a powerful emotional connection between BTS and ARMY, both online and in person. Now, we're thrilled to announce the release of the tour's live album, "PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE." This album vibrantly captures the passion and touching moments of the concert, featuring 22 tracks infused with the purple memories created by BTS and ARMY. As we reflect on these radiant moments shared by BTS and ARMY, we eagerly await the day we can passionately reunite at a concert. We look forward to your continued love and support for BTS, and we hope these memories will be forever stored in your heart. * Pre-Order Date: From 11 am, Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (KST) * Release Date: 1 pm, Friday, July 18, 2025 (KST) Thank you.' The 22 songs included in the album are live versions of the following: Dynamite, Butter, Life Goes On, Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey), ON and more. Meanwhile, the digital component involves 141 minutes of the group's last performance on the Permission to Dance Tour at Seoul's Olympic Stadium in March 2022. Moreover, unseen interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and more can be accessed by the fans via a card made available with the album. Meanwhile, the group has recently reunited as a full team following the completion of each of their military duties, with the last member, SUGA, wrapping up his alternative service on June 21. Rumors of a March 2026 comeback have hit the internet, while HYBE continues to be tight-lipped about its plans.
