On July 19 on the World Cup, BTS reminded the world what it means to be international entertainers. The Okay-pop superstars appeared within the halftime present for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals between Spain and Argentina, and in response to followers, it’s precisely the place they belonged.
The match and halftime present happened on the New York New Jersey Stadium. The present’s stacked lineup additionally included Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and New York Metropolis’s PS 22 Refrain that includes Coldplay. Plus, viewers have been handled to particular appearances from the Muppets. Even Jason Sudeikis made a cameo, showing in character as Ted Lasso. However for the BTS ARMY, the present was all in regards to the biggest boy band on the planet.
It’s solely pure for BTS to function in a lineup stuffed with worldwide powerhouses, particularly given South Korea’s participation on this 12 months’s World Cup. The group lit up the sector with a rendition of their 2020 hit “Dynamite,” full with crystal clear vocals and the seamless choreography followers have come to count on. Jungkook appeared first, adopted by the remaining six members—V, J-Hope, RM, Suga, Jimin, and Jin—who joined him one after the other. Because the group united, flanked by dancers in pink and black tracksuits, they delivered the tune’s disco-inspired choreo with the benefit of veteran performers.
The world continues to be buzzing over the efficiency, particularly followers like Mary Barnes, who bought to observe it in particular person. She tells Teen Vogue that BTS was “magical” to witness IRL.
“Seeing a gaggle of such proficient folks, who’ve made such a big impact on so many individuals the world over, was like a dream come true,” she says. Barnes attended the World Cup Ultimate because the winner of the Verizon Shine FIFA World Cup Ultimate expertise, a part of the model’s new premium buyer loyalty program providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences to giveaway winners at sporting occasions, concert events, and past.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 19: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook of BTS carry out throughout the Topps Ultimate Halftime Present within the FIFA World Cup 2026 Ultimate match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Pictures)Carl Recine/Getty Pictures
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 19: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook of BTS carry out throughout the Topps Ultimate Halftime Present within the FIFA World Cup 2026 Ultimate match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Picture by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Pictures)Kevin C. Cox/Getty Pictures
