BTS' 8th debut anniversary online fan meeting watched by 1.33 mln fans

▲ This photo provided by Big Hit Music shows BTS members facing numerous ARMYs through different screens during the 'BTS 2021 Muster Sowoozoo.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

▲ This photo provided by Big Hit Music shows the full stage for 'BTS 2021 Muster Sowoozoo.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

▲ This photo provided by Big HIt Music shows BTS performing J-Hope's 'Chicken Noodle Soup.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

▲ This photo provided by Big Hit Music shows BTS performing on stage during the 'BTS 2021 Muster Sowoozoo.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- The total number of simultaneous views of the latest two-day online fan meeting by K-pop boy group BTS reached 1.33 million, the K-pop act's agency said Tuesday.  

Big Hit Music announced that 1.33 million people in 195 countries and regions watched BTS' eighth debut anniversary fan meeting "BTS 2021 Muster Sowoozoo," which took place through online streaming from June 13-14.

"Muster" is an expression that refers to a large fan meeting held by BTS with its fandom "ARMY." Since the "BTS 5th Muster [Magic Shop]," it is the first time in two years since the band has organized a fan meeting.  

Although the fan meeting could not be held in person at a real concert hall, BTS focused on providing a realistic atmosphere by performing live on a large-scale outdoor stage, which was  reminiscent of a festival.

"The sound and camera production, which are the basics of creating a live performance atmosphere, added a sense of freedom and liveliness to the event," Big Hit Music said.

The BTS members performed on a stage that was shaped like the number '8' as well as an infinity symbol, in order to mark the eighth anniversary of their debut. Like the title 'Sowoozoo' or Microcosms in English, the background of the stage was decorated with various props that resembled planets, creating a spectacular atmosphere.

In particular, the performance stage looked as if fans were seated in the audience as there were large monitors, which showcased a number of ARMYs watching the concert, in front of the stage.

Fans who were shown on the monitors also sang along and recorded their cheers for the BTS members in advance, creating an atmosphere that seemed like the fans were actually shouting in joy.

The members sang 15 songs for 130 minutes, including encore songs such as 'Butter', 'Dynamite' and 'Life Goes On'.

In particular, fans showed explosive responses when BTS reinterpreted the songs it released as solo mixtapes (non-regular albums) altogether.

On the first day of the concert, Suga performed "Daechwita," which was released last year, and on the second day, J-Hope presented "Chicken Noodle Soup," a song featuring American singer Becky G, with the rest of the members.

As the fan meeting came to an end, BTS members said, "I can't wait until we can all breathe in one space together. We want to see our ARMYs as soon as possible after everything gets better."

"The deeper the night, the brighter the light shines. We hope everyone always remember that we are constantly sending light to each other."

Furthermore BTS will release a single CD including the hit song "Butter," which topped the Billboard main singles chart for three consecutive weeks, and a new song on July 9. This day is also the same day when BTS' fan club was named 'ARMY'.

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