BTS Comments On Fans Saying The Group's Music Changed Their Lives + Comparison To The Beatles

On June 1 local time, BTS became the first Korean artists to perform a sold-out show at Wembley Stadium in London.

Two hours before the first night of their concert, BTS answered questions about their historic path during a press conference.

“I want to really say thank you for making it possible for us to perform at Wembley,” began V. “I won’t be nervous and will do my best on stage.” Suga said, “It’s an honor to meet all of these reporters at Wembley. I think it’ll be a really fun experience. I’m nervous since it’ll be broadcast all over the world, and the thought of us leaving our mark here makes me want to work harder.”

Jin stated, “England is a country where many great musicians are from. I think it’s an honor just being able to perform in England. I’ll work really hard to perform. Thank you.” Jungkook added, “First, it’s an honor to be able to perform like this in England. Our concert was originally for one night, but we were able to add an additional show thanks to ARMYs’ [BTS’s official fandom] love and support, so I really wanted to say thank you. I want to perform perfectly on stage, as you have given us support and love, and I’ll put a lot of effort into doing so. I heard that this concert will be broadcast live around the world, so I hope that you’ll enjoy our show wherever you are even if it’s not at the venue.”

“I first want to say thank you to the reporters who came here like this,” said Jimin. “We went on a tour in Europe for the first time last year, and it’s such an honor to come here like this. What I want to say to fans is, that I think our stadium tour itself, not just Wembley, is where we began to feel honored. So I want to tell our fans that we’re thankful for allowing us to have this honor.”

After introducing himself as “the reporters’ hope J-Hope,” the BTS member said, “We finally entered the Wembley Stadium that everyone has been looking forward to and waiting for. First, it’s a huge honor. I want to say thank you to our fans. Honestly, I don’t think there’s a change in our mindset. As an artist who loves and enjoys performing, I’m going to try my best as usual, enjoy this, and will try to write BTS’s new history in this historic place.”

RM stated, “It’s a huge honor that we can do something at this historic, monumental place. I think that where we are today isn’t just because of our efforts, but also thanks to the many staff members who help us, the reporters here, communication through the media, and the interest and love of many fans. Thank you so much, and I’ll work hard at today’s performance with a lucky heart.”

In May, BTS showed a Beatles-inspired performance of their latest title track “Boy With Luv” on CBS’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” J-Hope commented, “We were able to appear on the show and recreate the Beatles’ performance to fit the show’s concept. First, it’s a big honor. Since they’re artists we really like, I personally feel really proud about that part. I think that BTS is showing BTS’s own music and color. It made me think that I want to continue making and showing our music and story in the future and show you BTS’s own color.”

He continued, “I really want to show ourselves in England. Wembley is a really big and historic place for us as well, so I’m really looking forward to it. I want to repay our fans with good songs and performances. I hope they’ll enjoy today’s concert.”

A reporter remarked that fans outside of the venue said that BTS’s music has changed their lives and asked the boy group for their thoughts. “When we first began, we didn’t think that we’d change the lives of thousands of people like this,” answered RM. “When we first started, we focused on telling the story inside of ourselves. Though we face many obstacles after becoming famous, we’re able to stay strong because of these kinds of messages from fans. I previously said in a 2014 interview that we’re like batteries that charge each other. We and the fans feel the strength in helping each other and charging each other.”

On BTS’s success being described as “the Korean invasion,” Suga said, “It’s really an honor. It still feels like a dream that something we hadn’t even dreamed about has become our reality. It feels like I’m living in a dream. I feel really grateful and think it’s an honor that they love K-pop, which began in Korea, and the culture, music, and many performances. We can’t help but feel pressure. Since there are many things that we’re doing for the first time, we feel burdened, but also honored. I think that it’s our role to show you more things that we’re good at. I think it’d be nice if people around the world, not just in London, loved Korean music and culture.”

Jin added, “I think that language is something that’s very difficult to learn, but they’re learning our language in order to empathize with our emotions. I want to thank our fans for that.”

When asked how much the members’ opinions factored into the Wembley concert setlist, Suga replied, “It changed a lot from the final setlist after talking with the agency. Entering the stadium, we wanted it to feel more like a festival than a concert, so I said, ‘this song needs to be rearranged like this.’ We talked about the setlist for a very long time.”

Jungkook explained, “As for the set on stage, we talk a lot with the concert team. There wasn’t a lot of time until the ‘Love Yourself: Speak Yourself’ concert after the ‘Love Yourself’ concert ended. So we talked a lot and made changes in order to show various new things.”

Jin added, “We talked a lot about doing this concert like a festival in a fun atmosphere. We held a meeting looking over all of the songs and talking about what it would be like to add a certain song somewhere.”

BTS has a packed schedule as world stars who are in high demand. About creating new things during their busy days, RM said, “I think it’s an important question about the survival and the ability to continue working as an artist in the future. I said this once in an interview in 2018. The shadow gets longer as the night gets deeper and the shadow also gets longer as you grow taller. If you’re asking how I’m dealing with difficulties as I get famous, I don’t think it’s something you can overcome. Personally, I go to the park, shop, go to the museum, and do similar things to other people. There’s a persona called RM and a persona of 25-year-old Namjoon, and I think that its important for the two personas to coexist. I think that the other members are also adjusting to this.”

As for their future goals, Jimin replied, “Instead of being confined to setting records, I thought a lot since the ‘Love Yourself’ tour about how much longer we’ll be able to do these kinds of shows. I don’t know when that’ll be, but I thought about how I wanted to exchange good music and energy with these members and the fans who are cheering for us and see each them for a long time. I think our goal is to maintain what we’re doing for a long time.”

Jin said, “Right now, the places where we perform have a limit on the number of people [that can enter]. But it’s my small hope to perform at a place with many fans without this limitation.” J-Hope added with a laugh, “I think I’m paying attention to my health now. I need to be healthy in order to see our fans for a long time, so I think that health is my next goal.”

“We’re going to Korea and holding a fan meeting in Busan and Seoul,” answered V. “My goal is to mesmerize the ARMYs who waited with a beautiful, great performance.”

A reporter commented that BTS’s suits were reminiscent of the Beatles. “Is it similar?” asked Suga with a smile. “Thank you for seeing it that way. Many people are calling us the ’21st century Beatles,’ and it’s a huge honor as well as a burden. I think we’re going to have to work hard to not cause harm to the Beatles. [Being called] the 21st Century Beatles is burdensome, but I hope that we BTS will make a mark as the 21st century BTS. Wembley is Wembley, but I hope you’ll take more interest in the music and performances we’ll release and the concerts from here on out.”

RM added, “I think that any popular boy band or group has always been mentioned with the Beatles in the history of music. Above all else, the Beatles were revolutionary to the point that it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that all of the artists making music in 2019 are below the Beatles’ music. BTS is BTS, but since our initials happen to match up, I think that the ‘Colbert Show’ thought it was interesting and prepared that kind of respectful homage. So just the fact that people are saying that makes me think that we’re doing a good job. It’s undeserved honor to even be compared to them, when they’ve created a revolution in music and impact artists today. I’ll work really hard. Whenever I hear things like that, I think again that I should live really humbly.”

BTS’s leader concluded, “As BTS, we will always work hard to last for a long time and perform at Wembley with the same heart. We can’t say everything by performing or making music, so I sincerely thank you for being our window to the world.”

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