šŗ BTS Makes History Again with First Official Live Album
On July 18 at 1PM KST, global superstars BTS released their first official live concert album, Permission to Dance On Stage ā LIVE. The album captures the electrifying energy of BTS’s 2021ā2022 world tour, held in Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.
This is the first time BTS has released an official live album of their performances, making it a landmark moment for both the group and their global fanbase, ARMY.
The Permission to Dance On Stage tour was a massive global event that attracted over 4 million fans via in-person shows, online streams, and live viewing formats. The new album immortalizes that experience through 22 live tracks filled with energy, emotion, and enhanced musical arrangements.
š§ Whatās Inside the Album?
The album includes BTS’s biggest hits, each re-arranged and performed live with full band instrumentation. Hereās a breakdown:
- Anthems: Dynamite, Butter, Permission to Dance
- Emotional fan-favorites: Spring Day, Life Goes On, Blood Sweat & Tears
- Explosive classics: FIRE, IDOL, Dope
āButterā and āDynamiteā feature brass-infused arrangements, making them brighter and funkier than their studio versions.
āFIREā and āIDOLā have been reconstructed for greater intensity, pushing the stage energy to the max.
Most songs are now optimized for live bands, emphasizing BTSās vocal versatility and performance power.
šŗ Now Streaming: The Seoul Concert Experience
Along with the album, BTS has also launched a 141-minute concert film from their Seoul finale shows at Jamsil Olympic Stadium.
Fans can access the high-definition performance via a digital viewing code on Weverse, which includes:
- Full video stream of the final 3 Seoul concerts
- Behind-the-scenes content
- Exclusive interview photobook
This film offers an immersive way to relive the Permission to Dance On Stage experience, especially for fans who missed it live.
ā¶ļø Official Concert Teaser
BTS released a teaser for the Seoul concert film on HYBE LABELS’ YouTube channel. Watch it below:
š A Tour That Touched the World
BTS’s Permission to Dance On Stage tour wasnāt just another concert seriesāit was a global celebration of healing, energy, and connection. With pandemic restrictions easing, the tour became a symbolic return to the stage for BTS and ARMY alike.
It set records for:
- š» Online streaming attendance
- šļø Simultaneous live viewing worldwide
- š Concert ticket sales and global media coverage
This live album and concert film serve as a permanent monument to that era, preserving its legacy for both longtime fans and new listeners.
š BTS’s Next Chapter Begins in 2026
The release comes as BTS prepares for their full group comeback in spring 2026. All members are expected to regroup in the U.S. starting this month to begin working on a new album and preparing for a new world tour.
The excitement is buildingāand this live release is the perfect bridge between eras.
Article Source: Jaehoon Lee, āBTS releases first concert live album āPermission to Dance On Stage ā LIVEā,ā Newsis, July 18, 2025.
Alt Text: BTS performing āDNAā live during the Love Yourself tour in Los Angeles in 2018.
Caption: BTS on stage in Los Angeles during their 2018 Love Yourself tour, delivering a powerful performance of āDNA.ā Image via Wikimedia Commons
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