Watch: BTS Kicks Off Star-Studded "Global Citizen Live" 24-Hour Worldwide Event With Special Performance In Seoul

BTS opened Global Citizen’s special 24-hour live event with an exciting performance!

Starting on September 25 local time, philanthropic organization Global Citizen kicked off its 24-hour worldwide event “Global Citizen Live,” during which artists from all over the world will take the stage in various cities across six continents. The event is intended to raise awareness and urge global unity in fighting against poverty, climate change, and international vaccine inequity.

In addition to BTS, the star-studded lineup for the mostly live broadcast includes Ed Sheeran, the Weeknd, Lorde, Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Metallica, Doja Cat, Lizzo, Coldplay, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, the Black Eyed Peas, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Demi Lovato, Adam Lambert, Duran Duran, Keith Urban, Andrea Bocelli, Green Day, H.E.R., Alessia Cara, Ricky Martin, Kylie Minogue, DJ Snake, and more.

On September 25, BTS kicked off the 24-hour event with a special performance of their latest hit “Permission to Dance” at Seoul’s historic Sungnyemun Gate.

Check out the clip of BTS’s opening performance below!