• K-pop group BTS performing at a live in-person concert at Jamsil Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea on March 10. EPA
    K-pop group BTS performing at a live in-person concert at Jamsil Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea on March 10. EPA
  • This is the first time in more than two years that BTS have performed an in-person live concert in South Korea. EPA
    This is the first time in more than two years that BTS have performed an in-person live concert in South Korea. EPA
  • The group are known for hits 'Dynamite', 'Butter' and 'Permission to Dance.' Bit Hit Music / AFP
    The group are known for hits 'Dynamite', 'Butter' and 'Permission to Dance.' Bit Hit Music / AFP
  • The last time the group performed in South Korea was in October 2019. Big Hit Music / AFP
    The last time the group performed in South Korea was in October 2019. Big Hit Music / AFP
  • In 2020, the group set a Guinness World Record for attracting the most viewers for a live-streamed music concert. Big Hit Music / AFP
    In 2020, the group set a Guinness World Record for attracting the most viewers for a live-streamed music concert. Big Hit Music / AFP
  • This handout photo taken on March 10, 2022 and provided by BIGHIT MUSIC shows members of South Korean supergroup BTS performing during a live concert titled "Permission to Dance on Stage - Seoul" at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. (Photo by Handout / BIGHIT MUSIC / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / BIGHIT MUSIC" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS == NO ARCHIVE
    This handout photo taken on March 10, 2022 and provided by BIGHIT MUSIC shows members of South Korean supergroup BTS performing during a live concert titled "Permission to Dance on Stage - Seoul" at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. (Photo by Handout / BIGHIT MUSIC / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / BIGHIT MUSIC" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS == NO ARCHIVE
  • The live-streamed concert will take place on Saturday at 12.45pm UAE time. Big Hit Music / AFP
    The live-streamed concert will take place on Saturday at 12.45pm UAE time. Big Hit Music / AFP
  • The K-pop group was named the top-selling music act of 2021 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Big Hit Music / AFP
    The K-pop group was named the top-selling music act of 2021 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Big Hit Music / AFP
  • Fans gather as they wait for BTS's 'Permission To Dance On Stage' concert at Olympic Stadium on March 10. Getty Images
    Fans gather as they wait for BTS's 'Permission To Dance On Stage' concert at Olympic Stadium on March 10. Getty Images
  • A BTS fan shares a photo of a towel with the group on it. Getty Images
    A BTS fan shares a photo of a towel with the group on it. Getty Images
  • Fans of BTS hold up the group's merchandise ahead of the concert. AFP
    Fans of BTS hold up the group's merchandise ahead of the concert. AFP
  • A woman takes a selfie in front of a big photo of Jimin, a member of BTS, at a subway station near Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul. AFP
    A woman takes a selfie in front of a big photo of Jimin, a member of BTS, at a subway station near Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul. AFP

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BTS are back: K-pop stars appear in Benny Blanco's song alongside Snoop Dogg

Members of the boy band have been focusing on solo projects in the past few months

David Tusing

August 06, 2022

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Producer Benny Blanco has released his latest collaboration, which features K-pop superstars BTS and Snoop Dogg.

The video for Bad Decisions was released on Friday. In it, Blanco plays a BTS fan, who are collectively known as Army, preparing to see his idols in a concert. The clip shows him waking up in his room before kissing posters of the boy band as he gets ready for the show.

He's also shown baking a cake and dressing up in purple, the group's official colour. However, there is an unfortunate twist in the end.

The music video has already been viewed more than 13 million times since it was released.

Bad Decisions has been met with great excitement by Army, who in the past few months have been treated to solo projects by the seven members of the record-breaking group. News that BTS might go on a hiatus sparked widespread panic in June, something their record label quickly clarified as untrue, saying the members were focusing on their individual music careers instead.

Discussions around South Korea's mandatory military service have also gained momentum as some of the oldest BTS members are nearing the deadline to complete it. Jin's 30th birthday is in December, while Suga turned 29 in March.

Over the last few years, there’s been mounting pressure to exempt the group members from having to complete conscription.

BTS released their three-album anthropology series Proof in June.

Bad Decisions will be the first single from Blanco’s forthcoming album, which is scheduled to be released later this year.

The hitmaker is responsible for many chart toppers including songs by Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry and Maroon 5.

“I’m still pinching myself. I can’t believe I have a song coming out with Jin, Jimin, V and Jung Kook of BTS and Snoop Dogg. It doesn’t even feel real," Blanco said when announcing the project last month.

  • BTS performed a four-day residency in Las Vegas back in April with their Permission To Dance On Stage show. All Photos: BigHit Music
    BTS performed a four-day residency in Las Vegas back in April with their Permission To Dance On Stage show. All Photos: BigHit Music
  • The performances took place in the near-65,000-capacity Allegiant Stadium.
    The performances took place in the near-65,000-capacity Allegiant Stadium.
  • Tickets for all four concerts sold out before they went on sale to the general public.
    Tickets for all four concerts sold out before they went on sale to the general public.
  • The final show on April 16 was live-streamed online.
    The final show on April 16 was live-streamed online.
  • J-Hope during the BTS Permission To Dance On Stage show in Las Vegas.
    J-Hope during the BTS Permission To Dance On Stage show in Las Vegas.
  • Jimin during the concert in Las Vegas.
    Jimin during the concert in Las Vegas.
  • Jin during the show.
    Jin during the show.
  • Jungkook performing as part of the show.
    Jungkook performing as part of the show.
  • RM performing during the concert.
    RM performing during the concert.
  • Suga dancing during the concert.
    Suga dancing during the concert.
  • V performs during the concert.
    V performs during the concert.
Updated: August 06, 2022, 1:26 PM