New Delhi: Much-awaited Grammy Awards are just days away and BTS will be the first Korean act to be nominated at the prestigious Grammy awards. BTS will compete for Grammy’s best pop duo/group performance award for their first all-English song, ‘Dynamite’, from their 2020 album ‘BE’.
The K-pop supergroup joins a lineup that features new performances from H.E.R., John Legend, Haim, and Jhene Aiko. The event will also air special footage from the MusiCares vault, which includes songs from Bruce Springsteen, Usher, Stevie Nicks, and the late Tom Petty.
According to reports, BTS members were caught recording/rehearsing their performance for the Grammy Awards performance stage at a building in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu district of Seoul. The stage had the group’s official logo. BTS has decided to use the rooftop of a building in Yeouido to incorporate this theme.
In a conversation with RADIO.COM, BTS members revealed that they were nervous and didn’t expected much. Member said that they said that they just want to enjoy their debut stage at the Grammys. BTS member Jimin revealed that if they won the prize they will meet ARMY and do a live stream because they need to thank their fans for always showing the septet with sincere love.
This inclusion of BTS will likely attract its legion of fans, ARMY. There worldwide, millions-strong fan community are known for their mobilization skills and could vehemently bolster the fundraiser.
BTS only recently made their ‘MTV Unplugged’ debut. Known for stadium spectaculars, the band offered fans a more intimate experience. The 30-minute show included a cover of Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’ and hits like ‘Life Goes On’ and ‘Dynamite’.
As per Variety, the virtual concert will take place on March 12, just ahead of the Grammys ceremony on March 14. It is typically a Person of the Year concert, but will instead serve as a virtual fundraiser to honor the COVID-19- affected music community. Tickets will be USD 25 and all proceeds will go to those hardest hit by the pandemic.
