According to Global Citizen and FIFA on May 14, BTS will perform at the halftime show on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
FIFA and Global Citizen aim to expand their reach to global audiences through a performance that combines sports, music, and culture. The event will also promote the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks to enhance access to quality education and sports for children in underserved communities worldwide.
BTS expressed their excitement through their agency, Big Hit Music, stating, "It is a great honor to perform on such a meaningful stage that brings the world together. We believe music is a universal language that conveys hope and unity. It is even more significant to share this message with global audiences through the World Cup and contribute to expanding educational opportunities for children."
The halftime show will be produced by Global Citizen and broadcast live worldwide, featuring Chris Martin of Coldplay as the curator. Characters from 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppets' will also be part of the lineup, promising a performance enjoyable for all generations.
BTS has a history of collaboration with Global Citizen. The group performed at Global Citizen LIVE in 2021, and Jungkook took the stage at the Global Citizen Festival in 2023. He also contributed to the official soundtrack 'Dreamers' for the 2022 Qatar World Cup and performed at the opening ceremony.
BTS is currently on a world tour, having recently held concerts in Mexico City at Estadio GNP Seguros on May 7 and 9-10, where they met with approximately 150,000 fans. This marked their first full group concert in Mexico in nearly 10 years, with all three shows sold out.
Following their Mexico performances, BTS will continue their world tour with shows at Stanford Stadium on May 17-18 and 20.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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