BTS fans are celebrating what would have been the first day of the group's postponed 'Map of the Soul' tour by posting covers, concert videos, and art
- BTS, the world's most popular boy band, was one of the many artists forced to cancel and postpone concerts amid the coronavirus pandemic.
- April 11 was the first Seoul concert date of the group's 'Map of the Soul' tour, which was postponed in North America.
- In order to celebrate what would have been the start of the tour, BTS fans, called ARMY, are rallying around the #ConcertForBTS hashtag to post covers, videos, and art in support of the group.
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Korean boy group BTS was one of the many artists forced to cancel or postpone tour dates amid coronavirus safety concerns, but the group's fanbase, ARMY, is trying to give back to the band on what would have been the first day of its 'Map of the Soul' tour in Seoul. Fans rallied around the #ConcertForBTS hashtag today at 12:00 pm KST (11 am EST), posting videos, photos, and art in support of the group and eventually making the hashtag trend. The project, which was predominantly organized via the @Concert4BTS Twitter account, has been in the works for several weeks, calling upon other fans to share their work once it hit April 11 in Korea (April 10 in some parts of the world).
#ConcertForBTS is starting NOW.
— #ConcertForBTS | Annika (@Concert4BTS) April 10, 2020
Everyone is cordially invited to take part of our ARMY CONCERT.
Let’s show the boys our support and spread positivity! @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/02ZubrCzdv
BTS was slated to perform four concerts in Seoul's Jamsil Olympic Stadium on April 11, 12, 18, and 19, but the shows were canceled entirely amid coronavirus concerns (North American tour stops have been postponed). Those who had purchased tickets for the Seoul shows were refunded the price of their tickets. Many chose to donate their refunds to coronavirus relief efforts, following in the footsteps of BTS member Suga, who donated 100 million Korean won (approximately $82,000) to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to aid with relief efforts.
BTS also recently announced "Bang Bang Con," a streaming event in which the group will host several concert livestreams on its YouTube channel, featuring recordings of 2015's "The Most Beautiful Moment In Life On Stage" tour, 2017's "Wings" tour, and the recent "Love Yourself: Seoul" concert, among others. Fans joked about both BTS and ARMYs organizing online concert events for each other in light of the canceled tour stops.
Check out some of the posts made for the #ConcertForBTS event today, starting with people creating concert vibes at home.
Let's make a door in your heart
— Sarah ⁷ (@SarahJaneCheeky) April 10, 2020
Open the door and this place will await
It's okay to believe, the Magic Shop will comfort you...
We are always here for you @BTS_twt, love you ✨ #ConcertForBTS pic.twitter.com/FdokxYgRYz
How I wish the Map Of The Soul tour would start today ????
— omer meroz⁷ (@omermeroz) April 10, 2020
We may not be able to meet each other in real life but we are still together.@BTS_twt and ARMY
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Don't forget to stream 'ON' and 'Black Swan' #ConcertForBTS pic.twitter.com/uRbBL71ccR
Many are posting covers of songs by BTS, singing, playing instruments, and dancing along to the group's tracks.
My cover of Moon????
— AnyaCantor ⁷ (@Mono_Child18) April 10, 2020
I apologise for my pronunciation <3 #ConcertForBTS pic.twitter.com/S9eZ6z2y4U
It’s been a while since my last cover but I’m back ????
— ⁷ Tiff (@nyamjune) April 10, 2020
‘BLACK SWAN’ #BTS Harp Cover#집콕챌린지 @BTS_twt ???? #ConcertForBTS pic.twitter.com/1iElh5OGL2
I also post this, a cover of Black Swan of me and my best friends????????
— louvie.x (@ludovica_oppo) April 10, 2020
We love you Bts????✨https://t.co/MkELTVUEnE#ConcertForBTS @bts_bighit @BTSItalia_twt @Concert4BTS pic.twitter.com/40N1XMgXRq
Hi guys
— BTSxKathak (@NeeJ68768727) April 10, 2020
This is a dance cover of Black Swan performed as a classical Indian dance called Kathak. We really hope you enjoy it for #ConcertForBTS
Ray and Nee ????@BTS_twt @UKBTSARMATION @Concert4BTS @BangtanINDIA @BANGTANUK @BTSUKUNITE @BTSTourLondon @ARMATIONMEETS @bts_bighit pic.twitter.com/OrLelYCOtW
Others posted videos and photos taken at BTS concerts, reminiscing about iconic moments like the first time Suga did the "Seesaw" choreography or when ARMYs sang "Forever Young" for BTS during a show at Wembley Stadium in London.
Remember when Yoongi performed Seesaw for the first time and ARMYs losing it when he started dancing cuz we never thought Seesaw has a dance part in it ????????#ConcertForBTS @BTS_twtpic.twitter.com/OcjLXvdOTA
— BTS Malaysia ARMY ????????⁷ (@MY_btsarmy) April 10, 2020
Listen up army’s we have a secret mission for you ????
— BTS PAK VOTING & STREAMING GALAXY ⁷ SLOW (@bts_pk_galaxy) April 10, 2020
Remember Wembley stadium D2 when armys surprised @BTS_twt by Forever Young song & the boys reaction ???? ????
FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG ????#ConcertForBTSpic.twitter.com/qmN7hoQe5S
Some fans posted fanart of the group or written-out song lyrics to share messages of support.
An inspiration to life and art, a comfort to all and creative minds alike. #ConcertForBTS #btsfanart pic.twitter.com/wOMqqvJTrs
— ⁷TheBlackWolf⁷ ????COMMISSIONS OPEN???? (@TheBlackWolf94) April 10, 2020
No matter how hard and dark things get, we will always be here for each other. Because things will get better. So let's hope together for better days. ???? @BTS_twt #ConcertForBTS pic.twitter.com/L6TlYLfUUG
— Spencer⁷ (@whalien_spence) April 10, 2020
While the event is technically for BTS, it's also for ARMY: #ConcertForBTS celebrates not only the work of the group, but the creative power of the fandom that supports the members.
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