“Let”s never lose hope.” This is the message from the South Korean music sensation BTS to their followers, recognized as ARMY, in India as the nation grapples with the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
The group enjoys a large following in India and is but to tour the nation.
Asked if there was a message for the ARMY within the nation amid the pandemic, member V advised PTI in an e-mail interplay, “Our prayers are with India. Stay robust ARMY and let’s by no means lose hope.”
The septet, also comprising RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook, recently released their second English single “Butter”.
The groovy disco-pop summer time monitor easily crossed 113 million views on YouTube within the first 24 hours of its launch on Friday, besting the 98.3 million public views counter-mark for the band”s Grammy-nominated maiden English single “Dynamite”.
In the run-up to the discharge of “Butter”, BTS floated the concept art of the song which had a melting heart at its centre.
Asked what was the idea behind this single, Jimin (25) said the members were looking for a song with a summer vibe, something they could enjoy with everyone.
“We wanted a summer song that we can enjoy together with ARMY and everyone. And “Butter” was the perfect fit,” he mentioned.
“It”s a song brimming with the charms of BTS, so I hope everyone enjoys it!” V, 25, added.
The group is about to ship the primary on-stage efficiency of “Butter” at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), where they have yet again been nominated for the top social artist honour, the award they have been winning since 2017.
They are also nominated in the top duo/group, top song sales artist and top selling song (“Dynamite”) classes.
In 2019, BTS — the complete identify is Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boy Scouts) or Beyond The Scene, their English branding — additionally turned the one South Korean group to win the highest duo/group award on the BBMAs.
It is a particular feeling to return to the music gala after having such a memorable run on the charts final 12 months for “Dynamite”, their career”s first Billboard Hot 100 No 1 hit.
It is an honour to carry out “Butter” at the BBMAs, said Suga.
“One of the most memorable moments last year was when we got our first number one song on the Billboard”s Hot 100 chart. So it”s an honour to perform “Butter” for the first time at the awards show that bears such a special meaning for us,” the 28-year-old added.
Jung Kook, the youngest BTS member, mentioned he hopes ARMY likes their act.
“As we all the time do, we ready a spectacular efficiency for this 12 months”s BBMAs too. So I hope our fans like it,” the 23-year-old mentioned.
Although the optimism of “Dynamite” was exactly what ARMY around the world needed last year during peak pandemic, there were other songs in the band”s 2020 album “Map of the Soul: 7” like “ON” and “Black Swan” that the group”s fans believed also deserved a nod at the Grammy Awards.
When asked to comment, group leader RM said while these awards recognise some of the most ambitious projects in music, not getting a nod at the Grammys or any other music awards “doesn”t imply that tune is much less priceless”.
“”ON” and “Black Swan” delivered a deep message that we held in our seventh year into our careers, and that itself is invaluable,” the 26-year-old mentioned.
Their label HYBE Corporation, beforehand recognized as Big Hit Entertainment, final month acquired American document govt Scooter Braun”s Ithaca Holdings, which is home to artists like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato.
Asked what surprises are in store for ARMY following this development, while nothing was decided yet, J-Hope teased that this partnership will open doors to many more opportunities.
“One thing we can promise for sure are amazing and unforgettable performances, so be on the lookout,” the 27-year-old mentioned.
Jin, 28, mentioned like ARMY, he too was wanting ahead to extra surprises.
“I truthfully assume prospects are countless as a result of all these items are not one thing that we did alone, however we did collectively with our ARMY,” he added.
BTS debuted in 2013 and to mark their eight year anniversary, the group announced a special two-day event, “BTS 2021 Muster SOWOOZOO” in June.
Asked how the future looks for the septet, Suga said they want to stay together and continue making good music.
“We want to connect with everyone around the world with great music and stages, and keep going as a group,” mentioned the group.
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