[OSEN=Choi Lee-jung Reporter] The global screening of BTS’s concert footage has successfully concluded.

BTS connected with global fans through the ‘BTS MOVIE WEEKS’ worldwide screenings. This project, a large-scale event that showcased the group’s concert footage in theaters across the globe, ran for approximately one month in around 2,700 theaters across 83 countries and regions, including South Korea, the US, Mexico, and the UK In Japan, screenings will continue until mid-November. ‘BTS MOVIE WEEKS’ surpassed 940,000 cumulative attendees amid intense interest from ARMY, the global fandom, proving the unwavering anticipation and widespread popularity for BTS.

‘BTS MOVIE WEEKS’ transformed theaters into live performance venues by offering various online and offline events that delighted fans. Every session was a sing-along screening, with audiences enjoying the footage while waving their official light sticks, the ‘Army Bomb.’ Additionally, photo zones, hologram photo booths, and slogan customization spaces were set up at Megabox COEX and The Hyundai Seoul’s Tune Store, allowing fans to participate directly. Similar events were held globally. For fans unable to visit theaters, the official website provided a slogan download feature, ensuring both online and offline fan engagement.

‘BTS MOVIE WEEKS’ compiled four concert footage pieces that trace BTS’s journey and growth. It included ‘BTS 2016 Live “Flower in Youth” On Stage: Epilogue,’ their first entry into KSPO DOME, and ‘BTS 2017 Live Trilogy EPISODE III THE WINGS TOUR THE FINAL,’ filmed during their rise as a global artist after winning the Billboard Music Awards.

The project also revisited ‘BTS 2019 WORLD TOUR “LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF” LONDON,’ where BTS became the first Korean artist to hold a solo concert at the UK’s Wembley Stadium, drawing 120,000 attendees over two days. Additionally, the online fan meeting ‘BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO,’ held to celebrate their eighth debut anniversary, was screened. This event was viewed by over 1.33 million people across 195 countries and regions, demonstrating their unique influence even during the pandemic.

The screenings were remastered in 4K ultra-high definition and 5.1 surround sound, recreating the vivid atmosphere of live performances. The stunning visuals and audio allowed audiences to experience the energy and emotion of the concerts firsthand.

Meanwhile, BTS has confirmed a large-scale world tour alongside the release of a new album next spring, signaling the return of the “21st-century pop icon.” The group is currently focusing on music production and tour preparations.

/nyc@osen.co.kr

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