Concert Stage
BTS's Permission to Dance on Stage: a hybrid concert series spanning Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.
Permission to Dance on Stage was a series of concert performances headlined by South Korean band BTS. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and travel, the series included stadium performances with and without live audiences in attendance in lieu of a traditional concert tour; the setlist contained numerous songs from the band's past discographies. The 12-show run began in Seoul, South Korea on October 24, 2021, and concluded in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 16, 2022.
- Type
- Concert Series
- Setting
- Stadium
- Primary Function
- Live Music Performance
- Visual Style
- Stadium Lighting and Stage Production
- Franchise
- BTS
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
The series began with a streaming-only concert at Seoul Olympic Stadium on October 24, 2021. In 2022, BTS held three domestic live shows at the same stadium on March 10, 12, and 13, with limited in-person audiences of 15,000 per day. The Las Vegas concerts on April 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2022 at Allegiant Stadium involved city-wide fan events. Prior to the Las Vegas concerts, member Jin had finger surgery on March 19, 2022, limiting his choreography.
In Their Own Story
On October 24, 2021, the group performed at the Seoul Olympic Stadium, the location of their last stadium concert held in 2019. Due to a calf injury sustained during rehearsals the day before, member V did not participate in any choreography, but performed while seated on stage. To enhance the virtual experience, Big Hit added features that allowed the online audience to view the show from six different real-time angles and used an overlay for additional effects and text. The online concert was streamed in 197 countries. In 2022, BTS held their first domestic live shows since 2019 before a limited in-person audience, once again at the Olympic Stadium. They performed on March 10, 12, and 13. Previous pandemic restrictions placed specifically on pop concert performances only allowed for up to 4,000 attendees. The BTS concerts were approved for 15,000 attendees per day, marking the largest music gatherings permitted by the South Korean government since Covid-19 protocols first went into effect. Cheering, screaming, and singing-along was prohibited during the shows and 750 safety personnel were present onsite to ensure all restrictions were adhered to. The shows on the 10th and 13th were additionally streamed online through Weverse. A global live-viewing event was held for the concert on the 12th. It was broadcast to over 3,000 theatres worldwide. The band’s Las Vegas concerts on April 8 and 9, and April 15 and 16, 2022 at Allegiant Stadium involved a large-scale departure from previous concerts in the series by the band. MGM Resorts International and surrounding local establishments, in conjunction with Hybe, provided official BTS-themed, immersive fan events—coined an "urban concert playpark" by Billboard's Melinda Sheckells—for concert attendees in the city. The city-wide playpark included BTS Pop-Up experiences at Area15, BTS water shows at the Fountains of Bellagio, official concert afterparties at Aria Resort and Casino, a "Café in the City" at Mandalay Bay, and limited concert-themed merchandise for select attendees who booked BTS-themed rooms at 11 participating MGM Resorts hotels under a special discounted "BTS Rate". Prior to the Las Vegas concerts, Big Hit released a statement regarding member Jin's finger injury and subsequent surgery on March 19, 2022. Having limited his physical activity during the post-surgery healing period, Jin was able to participate in minimal choreography for each of the shows—he remained seated for the more physically vigorous performances.
Reader's Guide
The concert lasts around two and a half hours. The show opens with BTS emerging from a cage performing 'On', followed by 'Fire', 'Dope', and 'DNA'. Slower songs include 'Blue and Grey' and 'Black Swan'. A medley of 'Blood Sweat & Tears' and 'Fake Love' is performed on a set inspired by their music videos. 'Life Goes On' is performed on a giant bed, then live-band renditions of 'Boy with Luv', 'Dynamite', and 'Butter'. B-sides include 'Airplane pt. 2', 'Silver Spoon', 'Telepathy', 'Dis-ease', 'Stay', and 'So What'. Then 'I Need U', 'Save Me', and 'I'm Fine'. The encore features 'Epilogue: Young Forever', 'Spring Day', and 'Permission to Dance'.
Did You Know?
- The Seoul show on October 24, 2021 was streaming-only due to domestic live event restrictions.
- The 2022 Seoul concerts on March 10, 12, and 13 had limited in-person audiences of 15,000 per day, the largest music gatherings permitted by the South Korean government since COVID-19 protocols.
- The Las Vegas concerts attracted over 620,000 attendees in-person and online combined.
- BTS are the only musical act to play four shows to 200,000 concert-goers at Allegiant Stadium since it opened in 2020.
- An additional 22,000 spectators gathered at MGM Grand Garden Arena to watch livestream performances of the Las Vegas shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Concert Stage in Just Dance?
The Concert Stage refers to the virtual environment based on BTS's 'Permission to Dance on Stage' concert series. It replicates a large stadium setting with dynamic lighting and production effects from their 2021-2022 performances.
Which real-world event inspired this stage design?
This stage is directly modeled after the global concert series headlined by the South Korean band BTS, which took place in Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. The design captures the unique blend of live streaming and limited in-person attendance required during the pandemic.
What visual features define the Concert Stage?
The environment is characterized by massive stadium architecture, elaborate stage production elements, and vibrant lighting systems typical of a major pop concert. It visually represents the high-energy atmosphere of a professional music tour without a traditional crowd filling every seat.
How did pandemic restrictions influence this stage's creation?
Because travel bans and gathering limits prevented a standard world tour, BTS adapted by performing in stadiums with hybrid audiences, a concept reflected in this digital setting. The stage honors the innovative approach of bringing live music to fans both physically present and online.
What is the primary function of the Concert Stage?
Its main role is to serve as an immersive backdrop for players to perform choreography to songs from BTS's extensive discography. It transports dancers into a simulated arena experience that mimics the scale of a real stadium concert.
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