"ARMY, the world's best fans"... This is exactly BTS 2.0

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• Making their debut at the 'iHeartRadio Music Festival' after six years to close out the finale

The group BTS (BTS·RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) set the stage ablaze at the U.S. 'iHeartRadio Music Festival'.

On September 18 (local time), BTS appeared at the '2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival' held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States. As the final act of the day, BTS delivered an overwhelming performance befitting their role as the closing artist, electrifying the audience.

The concert was themed around 'BTS 2.0', signifying a more evolved version of the group. Through the organic integration of video, lighting, and special effects, the performance depicted a journey of growth and liberation leading to a new stage. As the seven members ascended and reached forward, the surrounding space transformed and expanded.

BTS opened their set with 'SWIM', the title track from their fifth full-length album 'ARIRANG' and a song that best represents 'BTS 2.0'. On the LED screens, a massive aquarium filled with surging water appeared, while blue lighting symbolizing intensifying waves heightened the sense of immersion. In the B-side track '2.0' from 'ARIRANG', the seven members performed a scene as if riding an elevator upward. Following this, the dazzling night skyline of Las Vegas unfolded on the LED screens, complemented by an aura-filled performance that captivated the audience.

While the earlier stage symbolized 'ascension', 'MIC Drop' and 'FYA' expressed 'forward movement'. Through visuals depicting a tunnel leading into the vast universe, the performance portrayed BTS constantly moving forward. In the final song 'FYA', seven comets collided with the desert, igniting massive flames. Lighting and special effects that conveyed intense heat further heated up the atmosphere of the venue.

In an interview conducted before taking the stage, BTS expressed their joy at performing at the 'iHeartRadio Music Festival' for the first time in six years. Regarding ARMY (ARMY, the fandom name), they said, "They are truly the best fans in the world. It is incredibly amazing that they sing along to every Korean lyric."

The 'iHeartRadio Music Festival' is a representative U.S. music festival where global pop stars gather in one place. This year's event took place over two days on the 18th and 19th, featuring BTS along with global artists such as Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, and Benson Boone.

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