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‘Burn The Stage’: BTS beyond the scene

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Last year was a good year for South Korean boy group BTS or Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boys). It is about to get better with their…
Last year was a good year for South Korean boy group BTS or Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boys). It is about to get better with their imminent performance at the Billboard Music Awards.
Before the group embarks into another concert tour after their comeback, fans can look back through their first YouTube Original series, “Burn The Stage.” It follows the members: RM (leader), Suga, Jin, J-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook as they prepare not only for their group stages but for their solos as well.
“The Wings Tour” was sold out and took BTS to 20 cities across Asia in 300 days, South America and the United States. Manila was one of their stops. Their albums charted. And their social media presence was acknowledged through their win at the Billboard Music Awards.
The first episode can be viewed for free on YouTube via their official channel Bangtan TV. Episode 2 and onwards are on a pay-per-view basis through YouTube Red. Each half-an-hour episode is worth P87.
It is common knowledge for those familiar with BTS that since their debut they’ve thrived on sincerity—reflected in the music-making, performances and engagement with ARMYs (BTS fandom).
The series follows the members backstage, during rehearsals, or during time-off in between tour stops.
Built through songs
“Wings” holds a special place in my heart as a fan. Borrowing a line from RM, the concept for this era is about “overcoming limits.” As he said: “I hope you know your limits well.

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