BTS brought their smooth dance moves and pitch-perfect vocals to Los Angeles on Saturday and Sunday night, performing to two sold-out crowds at SoFi Stadium.
The shows were just the start of their four-night takeover of the 70,000-capacity venue, which continues on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. Members RM, Jin, V, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin and Jungkook lit up the stadium as they performed their biggest hits over the span of two hours, complete with stellar production and several outfit changes.
Variety‘s Angelique Jackson, who covered night one of the tour, praised BTS for their interaction with the crowd, writing: “The group found a safe way to interact with as many fans as possible, moving beyond their stage (which extended midway through the floor section) and onto mobile platforms to “surf” through the crowd into the far end of the arena. During their performance of “Telapathy” BTS split onto two separate pods that were pushed around the outer rim of the floor seats in order to give the second level of Army a better view of their performance before meeting again on the other side.”
Below, find the best photos from the first two nights of the Permission to Dance on Stage tour.
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BTS and Megan Thee Stallion
Image Credit: BigHit Music BTS performed “Butter” with surprise guest Megan Thee Stallion.
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J-Hope
Image Credit: BigHit Music J-Hope waves to the crowd wearing a white long sleeved shirt, patchwork denim and a colorful bucket hat.
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Jimin
Image Credit: BigHit Music Jimin performs wearing an all-white suit, complemented by a matching hat and blue shirt.
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Jin
Image Credit: BigHit Music Jin holds his arms out in a patterned coat during the show.
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Jungkook
Image Credit: BigHit Music Jungkook rocks a bright white outfit while dancing on stage.
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RM
Image Credit: BigHit Music RM points to the crowd while donning denim and a tan coat.
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Suga
Image Credit: BigHit Music Suga stuns in an all-white look during the Permission to Dance on Stage tour.
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V
Image Credit: BigHit Music V wears a white blazer and statement chain necklace during their performance.
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BTS
Image Credit: BigHit Music BTS point to each other sporting all black looks.
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BTS
Image Credit: BigHit Music BTS stand in a straight line while performing at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium.
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SoFi Stadium
Image Credit: BigHit Music Fans packed the SoFi Stadium to see BTS, who haven’t performed a headlining show in the United States since before the pandemic.
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BTS
Image Credit: BigHit Music BTS dance among confetti during their four-night takeover in Los Angeles.
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BTS
Image Credit: BigHit Music BTS show off their stellar dance moves at L.A.’s SoFi Stadium.