BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas

Lore & Background

The film takes place during the 'BTS: Yet To Come in Busan' concert at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, in South Korea. The concert was held on October 15, 2022, as the group's contribution to promoting Busan's bid for World Expo 2030. The free concert held sentimental value to fans, given that the group's mandatory enlistment for the military was announced two days after the concert. The film was first announced on December 20, 2022, with tickets going on sale on January 10 and 11, 2023. The trailer was released on January 16, 2023, and the film officially released on February 1, 2023, in 110 countries.

Reader's Guide

BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas represents a significant milestone in event cinema, becoming the highest-grossing event cinema release worldwide with $53 million in box office revenue. The film features hit songs from across BTS's career, including 'Dynamite', 'Butter', and 'Idol', plus the first performance of 'Run BTS' from their anthology album Proof. Its release in 110 countries and distribution by Trafalgar Releasing underscores the global reach of the group. The concert itself, held to support Busan's World Expo 2030 bid, gained additional emotional weight as it occurred just before the announcement of the members' mandatory military enlistment. The film's success highlights the enduring popularity of BTS and the viability of concert films as a major cinematic format.

Did You Know?

• It features the first performance of the song 'Run BTS' from the group's anthology album Proof.
• The film grossed $53 million, making it the highest-grossing event cinema release worldwide.