Ok-pop phenomenon BTS had a quick assembly with Korean media in Las Vegas forward of the band’s live performance on Saturday.
The group‘s seven members – RM, V, Jin, Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook and Suga – greeted the press at Allegiant Stadium, where the concert was taking place, dressed in their white and red stage outfits and offered short responses to questions.
“We’re glad to be seeing you guys in individual once more. We’re holding one other in-person live performance at the moment,” RM, the band‘s leader, just a few weeks after the Seoul edition of the “Permission to Dance On Stage” concert series that took place last month.
Suga said, “Although it would have been better if we could have had this meeting after winning a Grammy, we’re right here in Las Vegas to carry our live shows, and it‘s still an honor to meet you like this.”
On April 3 in Las Vegas, the septet attended the 64th Grammy Awards ceremony as nominees in the best pop duo or group performance category, though they ultimately lost to Doja Cat and SZA. The group left the awards empty-handed for a second year in a row.
On how they felt about the result, V labeled the result “clean,” though adding, “But I couldn’t help crying. It‘s not one thing I can management.” J-Hope stated, “We accepted the result when we heard someone else’s name being called out, but it also hit us hard how badly we had wanted to win.”
Jimin continued, saying, “I think we wanted to get the prize more badly this time because we wanted to know how far we could reach as Koreans with our music, and also to give back to all the Army (BTS’ official fandom) who have been rooting for us so hard.”
Jin lightened up the temper, saying, “This year won’t be our last chance, and we can try anytime we want in the future, so we’ll keep on doing our best.”
BTS carry out throughout the sixty fourth Annual Grammy Awards present in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. April 3, 2022. – Photos: Reuters
The bandmates had been cautious about sharing particulars of a brand new track or album launch.
RM stated, “Of course we at the moment are engaged on it and I do know that you’re all the time very interested by it. We can‘t share when it will come out exactly, but we will keep working on it.”
Suga went on to say, “It would be great if we could just say it out loud, but I believe a good day will come soon, right? Please look forward to it, since we are working on various things including individual works.”
In closing the session, V said, “It’s actually sizzling, proper? I additionally introduced the unsuitable garments and am struggling badly from it. Please have enjoyable regardless of the warmth!”
“Although I have a cast around my arm right now, I’ll still do my best on the stage,” Jin, who’s sitting out from some parts of the present attributable to a finger damage, piped in.
Jungkook stated, “Thank you for coming such a long way for us. If you guys want to make some noise today, please shout and cheer with us and have fun!” – The Korea Herald/Asia News Network
