Rolling Stone has ranked the best BTS songs of all time:
1. Spring Day
2. Save Me
3. Ddaeng
4. Fire
5. Silver Spoon
6. Body to Body
7. Black Swan
8. Blood Sweat & Tears
9. I Need U
10. Dope
jimin conversando sobre feat com sekou, um cantor queer em ascensão 💗
JM: Sua voz é impecável!
🗣️: obrigado. 😊
JM: por favor, diga a ele: vamos fazer uma música juntos algum dia. *fala com as tradutora*
🗣️: sim, com certeza!
Jimin posted about my music not long ago and last night we met for the first time ! BTS thank you for inviting me to your show I’m such a fan @bts_bighit 😭❤️😭🥹❤️
[Rolling Stone UK, 5/5⭐️]
‘KPOP GIANTS RETURN FOR DAZZLING STADIUM SPECTACLE’
“Through ARIRANG, BTS looked to shine a spotlight on Korean culture and heritage as they returned to their roots. The world tour acts as the natural extension of this expression of Korean identity, with everything from the stage design to the choreography and visual effects contributing to its authentic story.
…The ARIRANG World Tour wasn’t simply a way to reintroduce the world to BTS after their hiatus; it was a coronation. The South Korean group reclaimed their throne as the biggest band in the world in style. Despite their legacy, countless hits and enthusiastic fandom, BTS didn’t rest on their laurels. Instead, they put on a masterclass for the fans who had waited seven years to see them take to the stage. It was perfectly executed, combining all the elements that have made BTS so popular over the years: floor-filling hits, swagger and showmanship from every member, and a genuine connection with their fans to create something entirely worthy of that prolonged absence.”
#BTS_WORLDTOUR #BTS #BTS_ARİRANG_LONDON #BTS_WORLDTOUR_LONDON #BTS_ARIRANG_WORLDTOUR
So BTS were wearing Stone Island for the act 2 fits. They are an Italian brand specialising in high-end outerwear, which served as a stylish nod to British stadium culture and London’s local streetwear scene.
And turns out the styling choice carries an interesting historical background. I did some reading and found out that the brand's signature compass badge was originally adopted as the unofficial uniform of 1980s UK football hooligans 👀 looking to blend into luxury crowds.
So bts wearing it is like playing a clever homage to the brand and its history while also portraying the brand's gritty, rebellious stadium heritage to match the rowdy, chaotic energy of act 2 itself.
Cool right?