BTS gives fans way to make some noise despite South Korea’s ‘cheering’ ban
nypost.comheartthrob boy band BTS were gifted a creative loophole to show their love for the pop sensations, despite harsh COVID restrictions at Thursday’s Seoul, South Korea, performance.“Cheering loudly, yelling, chanting and standing up during ‘BTS Permission To Dance On Stage — Seoul’ is strictly prohibited according to government guidelines,” the band’s management released in a statement ahead of showtime, according to the Mirror.The outlet also noted the homecoming show — their first for the South Korean capital in over two years — had only 15,000 seated fans of an originally anticipated 70,000 allowed in the Seoul Olympic Stadium.However, those lucky enough to nab a spot inside were still able to share their love for the “Boy With Luv” singers — with good old-fashioned clapping.
Light up clappers were handed out to fans ahead of showtime and the band’s on-screen graphics choreographed when they should be used — BTS even showed little hearts above song lyrics as an indicator of when to clap.karmys worked so hard, the sound of the clappers, the unity, the wave, everything was just perfect..
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