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#BTSInLondon - Miss Vogue Meets The Korean Boyband Stealing Hearts

In the ‘60s they called it Beatlemania - screaming fans, desperate to get a glimpse of the Fab Four. In 2018, it’s BTS-mania. The seven-piece Korean boy band are unrivaled in the dedicated fans - the Army - that have studied their every dance move, learned every word to their all-kill songs and are quick to emulate their label-heavy onstage looks.

Made up of Jungkook, V, Jimin, RM, J-hope, Suga and Jin, they are a charming septet of young men, who also just happen to have their focus set on world domination.

For the first time, as part of their Love Yourself world tour, the band took to the London stage this week. Selling out the O2 for two consecutive nights, BTS proved the power of KPOP is well and truly ready to flood the mainstream charts here in the UK.

As someone who never missed a One Direction tour, my ears have acclimatised to a stadium of shrieking squeals. However, this was on another level. Pyrotechnics usually reserved for the encore are employed from the get-go, dance moves are meticulously in sync and when they’re changing into another catwalk-approved look, visuals worthy of a Gucci campaign flood the large screens. Oohs, ahhs and screams soon ensue and do not give up for a moment.

Seven might seem like a lot for a single band but each member has his own moment to shine, and to let his individual personality shine through. “We do make sure that one person doesn’t stand out,” Jungkook told Miss Vogue. “But then we are really unique. We all have our style, so I think we all stand out. We each have our own roles and positions in the band and then we work together to make sure we all try hard for the Army.”

“We also play rock scissor to make sure all things are fair,” RM, the natural leader laughs. “BTS is a democracy.”

This is the first time the band has played in the UK, and if fans are excited about it, then BTS are arguably more so. “I think it’s our mindset because I think for our Europe tour we really wanted to come here, but we couldn’t it was cancelled, and we really regretted it, and we were really sad. So, I think we are sorry that we couldn’t come the last time and we are really looking forward to this, so we’re going to do our best and put on the best show possible. Yes, we are going to release all of that on the stage,” explained Jimin.

London has long been a destination that the seven members had hoped to visit. Movies had shaped their vision of the city, and they didn’t disappoint. “Coming to London is exciting as we can see the things we have just seen in the movies,” explained V. “And now we see them for real.”

Conversation with BTS slips back to fans as soon as they move off topic. The Army is everything and a key reason why they’re most excited to be visiting right now. Their dream place to play host to fans would be at the foot of Big Ben.

Time in the city is precious, but there’s a little free time which - unsurprisingly for those who know them well - its going to have a fashion focus.

Suga is keen to invest in a leather jacket and RM is well researched in the smaller independent boutiques, while the group all agree that trips to the Kingsman store on Savile Row and to the basement menswear floor in Liberty are musts.

Fashion has long been an intrinsic part of the KPOP package and BTS are a prime example. “We wore Korean traditional clothes for the music video for Idol and I think that has now become really memorable for BTS - it was quite fancy,” admits RM.

“Also, in 2017 to perform Mic Drop at a Korean awards show we all wore sharp black suits,” adds Jimin. “But I think we also look pretty good today.”

They all agree that J Hope - who professes to Miss Vogue in being a “fashion king” - is the most naturally stylish member of the group.

After London, its on to Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo etc. There’ll be little time for them to wind down, but when they do, the band act like “normal boys.” Suga will just sleep, Jin plays video games, RM opts for walks in the park or visiting galleries, Jungkook listens to music (James Blake is a band favourite), but J Hope explains that getting off the tour bandwagon can take unfortunate turns. “If we’ve got a day off, we’ll probably go on a picnic, have a barbecue on a Hibachi, and then we’ll get sick the next day. I know this because that actually happened a few months ago!”

Korean skincare has been one of the western world’s buzziest beauty interests over the last few years, with no doubt the glowing complexions of KPOP stars helping in shedding light.

“It’s make-up, lots of make-up,” admits Jungkook. The band - aware of their skin evidently - admit that it comes down to several factors, including genes and diet. “You know I don’t do anything for my skin,” adds Jin. “I think you’re born with it, to be honest. I thank my Mom for my skin.”

As the BTS Love Yourself tour indicates, KPOP is ready to fully take on the western charts. Why does the moment feel right, right now? “I think there were some really good artists before us exposing KPOP. It is like a package. It includes videos, clothes, choreography, social media and great skin too,” RM laughs. “KPOP is a total arts package.”

It’s also wholly feel good. The message from the stage last night was all about inclusivity. Look after the people you’re stood next to, we’re all one Army. The audience in London was a smorgasbord of age, race, style - a uniting of fans and the making of new friends.

BTS - and their message - are exactly what the world needs right now.

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