If you haven’t heard of South Korean boyband BTS by now, you’re definitely out of the loop. The 1st and 2nd of June saw the superstars grace the iconic Wembley stage for the very first time, producing two unforgettable shows.
I was lucky enough to get soundcheck tickets for day one, and the atmosphere outside the arena, bright and early Saturday morning, was incredible. ARMY, the name of the BTS fans, had gathered from all over the world to see the show. Walking in and taking our seats, we waited to see the boys for the first time. Leader RM (Kim Namjoon) was the first to the stage, whilst our small group erupted into a chorus of cheers and screams. ‘Best Of Me’, ‘Mic Drop’ and ‘Fake Love’ were performed throughout the soundcheck, and their small performance only wetted the tastebuds. The concert itself was extremely emotional and memorable. The members put on the show of their lives, and the crowd were with them the whole way.
Day two was much of the same. Towards the end of the night, emotions only ran higher and higher. At one point, the screens went black, and white text appeared reading “a secret project...a surprise for the boys.” We were going to sing ‘Young Forever’ as a thank you. When 60,000 people opened their lungs the boys broke down in tears, adoration and love which filled their eyes. Just then was when I - and many others - knew we’d follow these boys till the very end.
Words by Bekky Smart
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