Global K-pop sensation BTS is set to release their first-ever live album, "Permission to Dance On Stage - Live," on July 18. The album will feature 22 tracks from their "Permission to Dance On Stage" tour. Pre-orders began on July 1, allowing fans to secure their copy of this momentous release.
The "Permission to Dance On Stage" tour was a series of concert performances headlined by BTS. It began in October 2021 as an online concert and later expanded to include stadium performances in Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. The tour connected with over 4 million attendees both in person and online. This live album aims to capture the energy and excitement of those performances, offering a chance for fans to relive the experience or discover it for the first time.
The album will include live versions of many of BTS's biggest hits, such as "Dynamite," "Butter," "ON," and "Boy With Luv". These recordings mark the first official live versions of many tracks from the stadium tour. The complete tracklist includes: "ON", "Burning Up (FIRE)", "Dope", "DNA", "Blue & Grey", "Black Swan", "Blood Sweat & Tears", "Fake Love", "Life Goes On", "Boy With Luv", "Dynamite", "Butter", "Telepathy", "Outro: Wings", "Stay", "So What", "IDOL", "Airplane pt.2", "Silver Spoon", "Dis-ease", "Spring Day", and "Permission to Dance".
In addition to the live album, a digital release of "Permission to Dance On Stage - Seoul" will also be available. This includes a full-length concert video from their March 2022 show at Seoul's Olympic Stadium, running for 141 minutes. The digital package also contains a 92-page photobook with interviews, behind-the-scenes images, and reflections from the band. The video content can be accessed on the Weverse platform using a digital code.
The "Permission to Dance On Stage" tour held significance as BTS's return to live performances after pandemic-related restrictions. The concerts were known for their high energy and the strong connection between BTS and their fans, known as ARMY. The live album seeks to preserve these vivid emotions and unforgettable memories.
The physical album "Permission to Dance On Stage - Live" will be available in two versions: Contact and Connect. Both versions include an outer box, memo, photo note, lyric book, CD-R, CD envelope, bookmark, photo card, and postcard set. Pre-orders are available through online and offline retailers, including Weverse Shop, YES24, and Aladin.
This release follows BTS' recent reunion after all seven members completed their military service. The "Permission to Dance On Stage - Live" album and the "Permission to Dance On Stage - Seoul" digital release offer fans a chance to celebrate BTS's impactful tour and their enduring connection with ARMY.