• BTS through the years: the K-pop band at the Korean Culture Convention (K-Con), held at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on August 10, 2014. AFP
    BTS through the years: the K-pop band at the Korean Culture Convention (K-Con), held at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on August 10, 2014. AFP
  • Members of BTS arrive on the red carpet for K-Con 2014. AFP
    Members of BTS arrive on the red carpet for K-Con 2014. AFP
  • BTS on the red carpet for the Asia Artist Awards in Seoul on November 16, 2016. AFP
    BTS on the red carpet for the Asia Artist Awards in Seoul on November 16, 2016. AFP
  • Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and JungKook of BTS at Music Choice in New York City on March 22, 2017. Getty
    Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and JungKook of BTS at Music Choice in New York City on March 22, 2017. Getty
  • BTS perform Fake Love at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 20, 2018. AP
    BTS perform Fake Love at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 20, 2018. AP
  • BTS accept the Top Social Artist award at the Billboard Music Awards on May 20, 2018. Reuters
    BTS accept the Top Social Artist award at the Billboard Music Awards on May 20, 2018. Reuters
  • BTS attend the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2018. AP
    BTS attend the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2018. AP
  • BTS perform during a Korean cultural event in Paris as part of the South Korean president's official visit to France on October 14, 2018. AFP
    BTS perform during a Korean cultural event in Paris as part of the South Korean president's official visit to France on October 14, 2018. AFP
  • BTS on the red carpet at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong on December 14, 2018. AP
    BTS on the red carpet at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong on December 14, 2018. AP
  • BTS at the Seoul Music Awards on January 15, 2019. Getty
    BTS at the Seoul Music Awards on January 15, 2019. Getty
  • BTS present the award for Best R&B Album during the 61st Grammy Awards on February 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. AFP
    BTS present the award for Best R&B Album during the 61st Grammy Awards on February 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. AFP
  • BTS perform on Saturday Night Live on April 11, 2019. Getty
    BTS perform on Saturday Night Live on April 11, 2019. Getty
  • BTS before rehearsals for KBS 2TV's Music Bank in Yeouido, Seoul, on April 19, 2019. Getty
    BTS before rehearsals for KBS 2TV's Music Bank in Yeouido, Seoul, on April 19, 2019. Getty
  • BTS perform at concert to promote 18th Fina World Championships at a stadium in Gwangju, South Korea on April 28, 2019. EPA
    BTS perform at concert to promote 18th Fina World Championships at a stadium in Gwangju, South Korea on April 28, 2019. EPA
  • BTS and Halsey performing Boy With Luv at the Billboard Music Awards on May 1, 2019. Reuters
    BTS and Halsey performing Boy With Luv at the Billboard Music Awards on May 1, 2019. Reuters
  • BTS attend Youth Day at the Presidential Blue House in Seoul on September 19, 2020. Reuters
    BTS attend Youth Day at the Presidential Blue House in Seoul on September 19, 2020. Reuters
  • BTS present a purple gift box to President Moon Jae-in during the inaugural Youth Day event in Seoul on September 19, 2020. EPA
    BTS present a purple gift box to President Moon Jae-in during the inaugural Youth Day event in Seoul on September 19, 2020. EPA
  • BTS on the red carpet during the annual Mama Awards at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya, Japan, on December 4, 2019. Reuters
    BTS on the red carpet during the annual Mama Awards at Nagoya Dome in Nagoya, Japan, on December 4, 2019. Reuters
  • BTS at the 34st annual Golden Disk Awards ceremony in Seoul on January 4, 2020. EPA
    BTS at the 34st annual Golden Disk Awards ceremony in Seoul on January 4, 2020. EPA
  • BTS arrive at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on January 26, 2020. AP
    BTS arrive at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on January 26, 2020. AP
  • BTS visit the Today Show at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on February 21, 2020. AFP
    BTS visit the Today Show at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on February 21, 2020. AFP
  • BTS give an address as part of the YouTube Originals Dear Class of 2020 speeches. YouTube Originals
    BTS give an address as part of the YouTube Originals Dear Class of 2020 speeches. YouTube Originals
  • BTS performing as part of the YouTube Originals Dear Class of 2020 speeches. YouTube Originals
    BTS performing as part of the YouTube Originals Dear Class of 2020 speeches. YouTube Originals
  • BTS perform 'Dynamite' during the MTV Video Music Awards on August 30, 2020. Reuters
    BTS perform 'Dynamite' during the MTV Video Music Awards on August 30, 2020. Reuters
  • BTS accept the award for Best Pop Video for 'On' during the MTV Video Music Awards on August 30, 2020. AP
    BTS accept the award for Best Pop Video for 'On' during the MTV Video Music Awards on August 30, 2020. AP
  • BTS arrives to security check-in at the United Nations headquarters during the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 20, 2021. AFP
    BTS arrives to security check-in at the United Nations headquarters during the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 20, 2021. AFP
  • V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS arrive at the 2021 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on November 21, 2021. Reuters
    V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS arrive at the 2021 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on November 21, 2021. Reuters
  • BTS accepts the award for artist of the year at the American Music Awards in 2021 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. AP
    BTS accepts the award for artist of the year at the American Music Awards in 2021 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. AP
  • Jin, Suga, V, Jungkook, RM, Jimin, and J-Hope of BTS hold their award for the Favourite Pop Song, Favourite Duo or Group and Artist of the Year awards during the 2021 American Music Awards. Reuters
    Jin, Suga, V, Jungkook, RM, Jimin, and J-Hope of BTS hold their award for the Favourite Pop Song, Favourite Duo or Group and Artist of the Year awards during the 2021 American Music Awards. Reuters
  • BTS pose on red carpet of iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert in California on December 3, 2021. Reuters
    BTS pose on red carpet of iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert in California on December 3, 2021. Reuters
  • BTS perform at Jamsil Olympic Park in southern Seoul, South Korea on March 10, 2022. EPA
    BTS perform at Jamsil Olympic Park in southern Seoul, South Korea on March 10, 2022. EPA
  • BTS pose on red carpet of 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 3, 2022. Reuters
    BTS pose on red carpet of 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 3, 2022. Reuters
  • BTS perform Butter during 64th Annual Grammy Awards show in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 3, 2022. Reuters
    BTS perform Butter during 64th Annual Grammy Awards show in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 3, 2022. Reuters
  • BTS Permission to Dance concert in Las Vegas on April 10, 2022. Photo: Big Hit Music
    BTS Permission to Dance concert in Las Vegas on April 10, 2022. Photo: Big Hit Music
  • Members of BTS join Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, centre, during a news conference at the White House in Washington DC on May 31, 2022. Photo: Oliver Contreras / Sipa / Bloomberg
    Members of BTS join Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, centre, during a news conference at the White House in Washington DC on May 31, 2022. Photo: Oliver Contreras / Sipa / Bloomberg

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#BTSWrapped: What it is and how to participate in the UAE

The one-day event has been organised by fans of the K-pop group

Evelyn Lau
Evelyn Lau

December 20, 2022

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BTS may be on an "indefinite hiatus" at the moment but that hasn’t stopped their fans from celebrating the popular K-pop boy band.

BTS Wrapped, a fan-organised worldwide event, will take place on Tuesday and includes a number of events that include a streaming fest, purple carpet, award ceremony and more. The tagline for the party is: “We were busy in 2022, we deserve this party!”

How to participate in the UAE

It takes place online.

Fans can take part in the 24-hour streaming party by logging into Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube or Anghami and playing songs released this year through three playlists called “BTS Wrapped”.

Songs on the playlist include tracks from the group’s latest anthology album Proof, the Fifa World Cup theme song Dreamers by Jungkook and That That, Suga’s collaboration with Psy. It's a mixed collection of singles, collaborations and solo projects.

When will it take place in the UAE

The streaming party will begin on Tuesday at 4pm and lasts for 24 hours on the aforementioned platforms. The hashtag to use while listening is #BTSWrapped2022 to connect with other fans.

BTS on hiatus

BTS are one of the world's biggest pop groups. However, they are currently on a break as members fulfil their mandatory military service in South Korea with member Jin the first to enlist.

The band made their debut in June 2013 and became a worldwide sensation with their songs and social campaigns aimed at empowering young people.

Across their career, they have won a host of awards, including nods at the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and have been nominated for Grammys.

Scroll the gallery below to see more photos as fans react to Jin beginning his military service

  • Police officers and soldiers stand guard outside an army boot camp near the demilitarised zone before the arrival of BTS member Jin in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on December 13. Reuters
    Police officers and soldiers stand guard outside an army boot camp near the demilitarised zone before the arrival of BTS member Jin in Yeoncheon, South Korea, on December 13. Reuters
  • Fans wait in front of the boot camp as they hope to catch a glimpse of Jin. Getty
    Fans wait in front of the boot camp as they hope to catch a glimpse of Jin. Getty
  • Jin began his military service on December 13 and will be deployed to a unit after receiving five weeks of training at the boot camp. Getty
    Jin began his military service on December 13 and will be deployed to a unit after receiving five weeks of training at the boot camp. Getty
  • All able-bodied men in South Korea aged between 18 and 28 must serve in the military for 18 to 21 months. Reuters
    All able-bodied men in South Korea aged between 18 and 28 must serve in the military for 18 to 21 months. Reuters
  • The oldest member of BTS, Jin turned 30 on December 4, 2022. Getty
    The oldest member of BTS, Jin turned 30 on December 4, 2022. Getty
  • A banner bearing Jin's picture near an army training centre in Yeoncheon. AP
    A banner bearing Jin's picture near an army training centre in Yeoncheon. AP
  • The announcement has left fans heartbroken and wondering if this is the end for the K-pop band. AFP
    The announcement has left fans heartbroken and wondering if this is the end for the K-pop band. AFP
  • Jin is the first band member to enlist. AFP
    Jin is the first band member to enlist. AFP
  • Jin sports a buzz cut before the start of his conscription. AP
    Jin sports a buzz cut before the start of his conscription. AP
  • The other members of the group plan to pursue individual projects and BTS will reunite in 2025 after all members have completed their military service. Getty
    The other members of the group plan to pursue individual projects and BTS will reunite in 2025 after all members have completed their military service. Getty
  • A banner welcoming Jin. AFP
    A banner welcoming Jin. AFP
  • Jin posted a picture of him sporting a buzz cut. AP
    Jin posted a picture of him sporting a buzz cut. AP
  • BTS members have a big fan following. AP
    BTS members have a big fan following. AP
Updated: December 20, 2022, 1:42 PM
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