Concert Stage
BTS's Permission to Dance on Stage: a historic concert series spanning Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.
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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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Concert Series
- Setting
- Stadium
- Primary function
- Live Music Performance
- Franchise
- BTS
Lore & Background
The 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 Billboards 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'.
Reader's Guide
The Las Vegas concerts attracted over 620,000 attendees, counting both in-person and online audiences. BTS are the only musical act to play four shows, to 200,000 concert-goers, at Allegiant since it first opened in 2020. An additional 22,000 spectators gathered at MGM Grand Garden Arena to watch corresponding livestream performances of the shows. With a collective $35.9 million earned, the shows claimed Billboards all-time box office record for Las Vegas and the state of Nevada; the second biggest North American boxscore only behind Bruce Springsteen's $38.7 million at Giants Stadium in 2003; the fifth biggest boxscore of all time; and became the tenth boxscore to earn more than $30 million. BTS is the only non-US or UK-based artist to gross as much at a single venue, and the third act in history—after Take That and U2—to gross over $30 million twice.
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.
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