[OSENWORLD] BTS fans can now relive the group’s most electrifying concerts through their very first live album.

On July 18, BTS officially released PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE, a live album capturing the energy and emotion of their 2021–2022 world tour. The album documents performances from Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, where the tour took place both in-person and online. This is BTS’s first live concert album in their over 10-year career since debuting in 2013.

The album features 22 tracks, including global chart-toppers like “Dynamite,” “Butter,” and “Permission to Dance,” as well as fan favorites such as “Blood Sweat & Tears,” “Life Goes On,” “Spring Day,” and “Dope.”

What sets this release apart is the newly arranged versions of their hit songs, tailored specifically for live performance. Tracks like “FIRE” and “IDOL” have been reimagined with even more powerful sounds, while “Dynamite” and “Butter” now feature lively brass sections that infuse them with extra bounce and vibrancy. Nearly all the songs are adapted for a full live band, delivering a rich and dynamic listening experience.

The BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE tour reached more than 4 million fans worldwide through various formats, including live concerts, online streaming, live viewing, and “live play” screenings. This album captures not only the sonic power of those performances, but also the emotional energy and passionate responses from audiences around the world.

Coinciding with the album release, BTS is also releasing a 141-minute digital edition of their PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - SEOUL concert, recorded during the final three shows at Seoul’s Jamsil Olympic Stadium in 2022. The digital code, available through global fan platform Weverse, offers high-definition video-on-demand access. A special interview photobook capturing behind-the-scenes moments and on-stage highlights will accompany the release.

Meanwhile, BTS has officially announced their group comeback for spring 2026. During a Weverse Live broadcast on July 1, the members revealed that starting in July, they will travel to the U.S. to focus on new music and concert preparations. The comeback will include a new album and a massive world tour, marking the full return of the “21st-century pop icons.”

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