BTS brings K-pop to football's biggest stage in World Cup halftime show Worldwide superstars joined the all-celebrity lineup for the first-half spectacle ever, marking another ancient milestone for the group.
A
spectacular inclusion in the Red Devils rings Dressed in the signature pink,
black and white of the Korean "Red Devils" football supporters, BTS
took the FIFA World Cup stage this past Sunday, when the game featured
musicians in their first-ever halftime show.
Held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
In
the wake of the final between Spain and Argentina, the band's eleven-minute
overall performance became part of the prolonged c-case delivered to this
year's championship following an orchestral rendition of The White Stripes'
"Seven Nation Army" led by Gusta Dusta fan colors that every member
seemed to draw thunderous cheers from the packed stadium A football-themed
twist on the global hit BTS accomplished an abbreviated version of
"Dynamite," an all-English single, which is the group's first
Billboard Hot a hundred No sport in football in 2020, much to the pride of the
crowd.
An all-star lineup curated through
Coldplay’s
Chris Martin Produced in partnership with Global Citizen and curated with the
help of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the halftime show additionally
showcased performances through an outstanding roster of worldwide icons
including Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Berna Boy .The
performance culminated in a collaborative finale that collectively delivered
BTS, the other artists, Martin, and the New York City PS22 Chorus - a public
elementary school choir on Staten Island - to perform "We Dance," a
music written by Coldplay for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Set from the Muppet
characters and add favorite contacts. celebration.
Promoting
education and opportunity through music Beyond intermission, the halftime show
served to focus on the FIFA Global Civic Education Fund, an initiative that
promotes access to training and sports opportunities for youth in underserved
communities around the world. Performing in the first half show ever in a World
Cup final became an Honor, says the association. "The World Cup has been a
bit of a thing considering we were younger and it seems like a dream to be at
this level with very good artists. We think we managed to be here with help
here around the arena." A full-circle moment and a busy itinerary.
The
elimination marks yet another milestone in BTS’ World Cup journey. Four years
after member Jungkook finished "Dreamers" at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Opening Ceremony in Qatar, the group will again descend on the event as a
full-fledged seven-piece act for the very last wholesome halftime show.
The
live shows attracted almost 7,000 Paris, 17,000 attendees. Madrid, organization
will resume traveling in North America, starting with concerts at MetLife
Stadium on August 1 and 2 before continuing through early September.