BTS were extremely thankful and grateful for all the success of their latest Dynamite during an Online Global Media event that was held earlier this week. Their latest single and video was honored with the number 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100. A majority of the group were in shock and in disbelief when hearing the news of their single hitting number one on the billboard.
“When I checked the chart, I wasn’t sure this webpage I was looking at was really real. I am so thankful to all the other members, and being able to be a part of such a milestone is a great honor,” said band member Jungkook. He admitted to have received the news the day of his birthday.
“BTS didn’t think it would be in such a spotlight by a global audience, we had nothing when we started,” continued V.
Jimin confessed that he cried after receiving the news around 4 pm Until 7 and slept after crying so much, he was thrilled and excited. The band members started their career at a small studio in a basement. They are very grateful to be very successful internationally.
“We had a very small practice studio in the basement. It was just seven of us practicing and working together, and these are all very fresh in my mind. All of the difficulties we had to go through practicing as trainees, training… all these are now pleasant memories, and that really amplifies the joy I have now. I feel that I received some kind of gift,” said V.
BTS it is focused for 2021 with their goal of a solo performance at the Grammy Awards along with being nominated and possibly taking home the golden statue. They shared the stage with Lil Nas X at the Grammy’s earlier this year.
“We went to the Grammys at the beginning of the year and we did a collaboration performance. Now I would like to put on a single performance, just BTS on the Grammy Awards stage. Just getting to perform on the Grammy Awards stage is our goal,” said Suga.
When asked what the army means to them they said they are at number one thanks to the army. They want to always share the good news to them first and they are the reason why they exist today.
“ARMY is someone who we want to share good news first, and hide sad news. We just want to show positive sides, good things, and share good thoughts and good things. It is because ARMY exist, that we exist,” said BTS band member Jin.
In the beginning of the year, BTS had plans to go on tour before spring but due to the coronavirus outbreak they couldn’t and were angry about it. They want to remember 2020 as a year that they tried their best and had great achievements along the way.
“In order for COVID-19 to end, so many people are doing their best and trying their best to crack down on this disease. What we can do is to heal these people to the best of our abilities,” said Jimin.
BTS announced they are working on a second album that will be coming out soon and a return to the stage in the coming year. Their documentary movie “Break the Silence” will be coming out in theaters on September 10 and hitting the United States on September 24. The movie will highlight BTS behind-the-scenes during their 2018-2019 Love Yourself World Tour.
