BTS Map of the Soul ONE Concert Live Streamed with Augmented Reality and Extended Reality

BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) met with fans around the world through BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E, an online concert live streamed on October 10. They felt sorry for the inability to perform face-to-face due to Corona 19 (a novel coronavirus infection), comforted the fans and pledged to "go together".

 

The concert known to have invested 8 times more production cost than the previous 'Bang Bang Con the Live'. Four large stages, technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR), and multi-views that allow viewers to select and view the screen they want by displaying six angles on one screen, while maximizing the sense of realism and at the same time.


Following the magnificent performance of the marching band and the intense performance of the dancers, BTS opened their doors with 'ON'. Bulletproof Boy Scouts, which created a more intense atmosphere with 'N.O', ​​even showed off dance breaks and raised the heat of the performance from the beginning to the maximum. The stage of 'We Are Bulletproof Pt.2', which has an impressive powerful performance, immediately raised a sense of immersion and marked the beginning of a full-fledged concert.

BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) met with fans around the world through BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E, an online concert live streamed on October 10. They felt sorry for the inability to perform face-to-face due to Corona 19 (a novel coronavirus infection), comforted the fans and pledged to "go together".


After the opening, the members greeted them with overwhelming expressions as they heard a shout with fans watching the performance in real time through the screen. Following RM's greeting,

"Welcome to ARMYs all over the world," Jungkook said, "I have so much prepared that I want to show you more of the remaining stages as soon as possible. I hope today will be a happy time."

In particular, BTS expressed great joy in being able to meet ARMYs (official fandom name) even online in situations where face-to-face performances are impossible. RM said, "I prepared for this performance about a year before the end of the tour last year. It was unfortunate that the tour could not proceed due to an unexpected situation.

Jin was delighted, saying, "In 'Bangbangcon', I communicated with ARMYs through chat, but today I can meet them on the screen." V said, "It's been a long time since I saw ARMY's faces, and it seems that everything that has been difficult since I haven't seen it seems to be solved. Please sing along and support me."

Jungkook also expressed an overwhelming feeling, saying, "It's been a while since I heard the voices of ARMYs. My heart seems to be beating after a long time." Suga said, "It's been a long time since I heard it, so I'm 'heartbeat'.

"We have prepared various stages, many songs, and wonderful performances, so you will be able to see the energy and wonderful appearance of BTS."

BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) met with fans around the world through BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E, an online concert live streamed on October 10. They felt sorry for the inability to perform face-to-face due to Corona 19 (a novel coronavirus infection), comforted the fans and pledged to "go together".


Along with a confident voice, 'Dionysus', 'Black Swan' and even the unit stage of the rap line and vocal line unfolded a performance that could not take your eyes off. In particular, Suga, RM, and J-Hope's 'UGH!' uses a laser effect to add fun to seeing through the same production as on the ring in a boxing match.

The solo stage starts with RM's 'PERSONA', the intro song of the 4th regular album 'MAP OF THE SOUL: 7', and ends with J-Hope's 'Ego'. First, RM showed unstoppable rapping under the directing as if he was on the podium and giving a speech. In particular, it was surprising that the giant RM appeared during the stage with AR technology.

In  'Shadow', a unique direction attracted attention, such as reaching out from inside the curtain towards Suga who raps, and dancers performing performances using cell phone lights, and Jimin can see a unique vocal and beautiful dance line 'Filter' stage was unfolded. Jin digested 'Moon' on the stage set where the little prince came to mind. Planets realized by AR effect float on the stage, adding a mysterious atmosphere. In V's solo song 'Inner Child', a merry-go-round was installed in the center of the stage, attracting attention, and in J-Hope's 'Ego', a sports car appeared.

BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) met with fans around the world through BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E, an online concert live streamed on October 10. They felt sorry for the inability to perform face-to-face due to Corona 19 (a novel coronavirus infection), comforted the fans and pledged to "go together".


'Poetry for the Little Things' was decorated as a performance using umbrellas, as in the last 'Bangbangkon'. After the song was over, V said, "I am impressed to be able to show the happy appearance of performing with the members." RM confessed, "In 'Map of the Soul: One', I sincerely tried to melt the time and various worries from debut until now, and even the individual stage of each member." Suga said, "Thank you for always walking with me."

Technology was concentrated at the end of the performance. The AR effect that breaks the physical boundaries of the stage was added to the compressed selection of BTS' 7 years. The stages of 'DNA' and 'Dope' overwhelmed the perspective with a directing that seemed to transcend space. The stage on which the members are standing was expressed like an elevator, giving the feeling of moving from place to place and aroused admiration. On the stage of 'No More Dream', an AR effect appeared in accordance with the members' movements, causing admiration. A fierce flame was rising from the chorus, and the baseball ball flew along with the lyrics of 'Doljikgu'.

Afterwards, BTS concluded the performance by showing 'Butterfly', 'RUN', 'Dynamite', and 'We are Bulletproof: the Eternal'.

J-Hope said, "I feel so good these days. Honestly, 80% are good and 20% are disappointing. This non-face-to-face online performance was a big challenge for us as well, and it was an attempt." There is a big regret. For the performers, this regret doesn't seem to have to disappear. As the Corona 19 ends as soon as possible, I want to show us in reality.

BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) met with fans around the world through BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E, an online concert live streamed on October 10. They felt sorry for the inability to perform face-to-face due to Corona 19 (a novel coronavirus infection), comforted the fans and pledged to "go together".


Jimin also shed tears. “I didn’t concentrate too much from the time of the encore,” he said, saying, “In fact, I had a lot of resentment before preparing for this performance. I hope that all the things we prepared to show will be delivered to you. Thank you so much.”

In English, RM said, "We are strong. We will find our way. If we get lost, let's draw a new map again. I love you sincerely." Jin said, "I remember what one senior said.'If I know the love of fans, I can't quit the stage.' I know more about what that means today. I had 50% of the fun in this performance, but 100% of BTS will be with ARMYs until the fun is restored.”

Finally, RM said, "Our language is music and our map is a dream." "We sing different stories in different languages ​​and march together forever. BTS will not be 7 people, but it will be the story of you, me and all of us."

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