BTS in the UK Part One: 2017- 2018
On 25th September 2017, BTS had its first play on UK Radio with DNA. The song was played by Olivia Jones on TheHitsRadio. This was followed on 2nd October, with the first play of DNA on BBC1 Radio with Adele Roberts, who would interview BTS later on.
Olivia interviewed Namjoon a month later, for their first UK interview. Namjoon was aware that UKArmy had sent her purple flowers as a “thank you” for playing DNA. He also mentioned chartings and wanting to go to the UK, which they were meant to do in 2017.
Adele Roberts interviewed BTS in South Korea and filmed some dance practice behinds.
The LG x BTS Advert was played at Piccadilly Circus during the summer of 2018.
The O2 Tube posted a photo of the board with BTS track names and lyrics.
BTS performed at a sold out O2 Arena in October 2018. UKArmy were hyped up before the concert even began, by singing the songs playing out around the arena.
Big Hit announced online that Jungkook had injured his heel and was advised to not dance on stage. At the venue, their interpreter relayed the same information. UKArmy responded by chanting Jungkook's name in support.
Backstage, Jungkook had indeed injured himself whilst warming up. The members and staff comforted him as they weighed up their options.
Jungkook went to get his stitches and the rest of the group discussed the adaptations that would need to be made. The members spoke to each other over the mics and then got into position as the concert began.
The concert continued with high energy and all the members did their best, whilst including Jungkook in the songs.
Full Link 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9igTbMrr8w
Full Link 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f-hSy_njlI
Full Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CVTW_YZ90I&list=PLYEZN69Ouffxi1ZkbHRNxBJnJMXVqRTiq
Jin tweeted after the concert
The next day, Jungkook tried to convince the members to let him walk around during the medley. Jin then wheeled him and the concert began. Showing their great teamwork as they continued to work hard on stage.
Full Concert Link
Hobi Tweeted “I enjoyed London.”
On 11th October, BTS were featured on the BBC News. In the background, we can see them talking amongst themselves
In the interview, Jungkook talked about the concert and that they would come back to England. Clips of UKArmy were also used, with Namjoon talking about the importance of mental health/healing with music and Hobi talking about their dances as a team.
Another interview from the UK was Noisey’s Questionnaire of Life and Lorraine BTS Take on a British Quiz
Link 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpxmQMDahiU&t=144s
Link 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECqqi0C0w6w&t=258s
They also did two NME interviews Link 1:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L993jVyE1I4&t=1s Link 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2tUY95IzLc&t=4s
BTS was on the Graham Norton show whilst in the UK. Unfortunately, JImin was unable to join them due to muscle strain. In the behinds, the members talk about how to do the Idol performance. Later on, the members say how much the performance was a struggle.
Full Episode Link with interview:
The members posted some tweets as they were leaving London. Namjoon accidentally overlapped Tae’s and then apologised.
On 21st October, BTS played the Award Box Challenge to collect their awards for Best International Group and Best Social Media Star.
On 15th November 2018, Burn the Stage was released in the UK. With BTS Love Yourself in Seoul being aired a few months later.
