BTS To Drop First Live Album This July

BTS is bringing the stage back to fans in a new way. The group announced their first-ever live album, “Permission to Dance on Stage – Live,” which is set to release on July 18, capturing some of the most talked-about moments from their global tour of the same name. Pre-orders will begin from July 1, both online and offline.

The album features 22 tracks recorded during the group’s “Permission to Dance on Stage” tour, which began as a virtual show in October 2021 and later expanded into in-person concerts across Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Over 4 million fans tuned in or attended these performances in total—either live at the venues or via online streaming.

What’s Inside the Album

This live album brings together fan-favorite songs from the group’s setlist, including chart-toppers like “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Life Goes On,” “Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey),” and “ON.” These are the first official live versions of these tracks to be released, giving listeners a chance to hear how they sounded during BTS's high-energy stadium shows.

The recording aims to highlight what fans loved most about the tour—its atmosphere, sound, and the energy shared between BTS and ARMY.

Bonus Content: A Digital Experience from Seoul

Along with the live album, BTS will release a digital companion called “BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul.” This includes a 141-minute video of their closing performance at Seoul Olympic Stadium from March 2022.

The digital package also features a 92-page interview photobook filled with behind-the-scenes stories and visuals from the Seoul show. Fans can access everything through a digital card that unlocks HD video-on-demand (VOD) content on Weverse, their official fan platform.

When and Where to Get It

“Permission to Dance on Stage – Live” will be available on all major streaming platforms from July 18, while fans can pre-order the album starting July 1 via online stores and physical retailers.

This release comes shortly after all seven members—RM, Jin, Suga, J-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—reunited in June following the completion of their mandatory military service.

Since debuting in June 2013, BTS has built a massive global following and achieved multiple records, including six Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles since 2020. They’ve earned five Grammy nominations, taken home awards from the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (including Artist of the Year in 2021), and the MTV VMAs.

With both the live tracks and the digital Seoul package, BTS is giving fans a full-circle look at one of their most memorable tours. Whether you were part of the original audience or not, this new release offers a front-row seat to BTS at their live best.