Global sensation BTS is set to bring even more laughter and excitement with the highly anticipated return of their signature variety show, ‘Run BTS,’ now in its enhanced ‘2.0’ version.
On the 20th, at 9 PM KST, BTS unveiled a thrilling preview video for ‘BTS’s TRIP,’ the first episode of the newly revamped ‘Run BTS 2.0,’ on their official YouTube channel. Despite its brief 50-second runtime, the clip is packed with glimpses of the members’ genuine daily lives and their uninhibited comedic flair, significantly escalating anticipation for the full episode.
The released trailer showcases the members’ free-spirited everyday activities during a trip, featuring them enjoying their time at their accommodation. Temporarily shedding their “world-class” titles, the group overflows with innocent playfulness. Curious antics, such as hiding under tables as if playing a game or crawling on the floor, spark immediate interest. The preview also hints at an intense pillow fight and a fiercely competitive game of foot volleyball. Scenes of the members receiving humorous penalties, standing with their hands raised, and earnestly focusing on cooking side-by-side are also highlighted as key viewing points.
First launched in 2015, ‘Run BTS’ garnered immense global support from ARMY (the fandom name) due to the members’ strong chemistry and delightful charm. The show’s 155 regular episodes, which aired until 2021, accumulated approximately 140 million views on YouTube. Furthermore, 10 special content episodes released in 2022 and 2023 surpassed 130 million views, solidifying the show’s powerful impact and enduring popularity.
The first episode of ‘Run BTS 2.0’ will premiere on the 23rd at 9 PM KST, available on the group’s official YouTube channel and the global superfan platform Weverse. Global attention is keenly focused on BTS’s contrasting charms, as they seamlessly transition between their overwhelming charisma on stage and their joyful, unscripted fun in variety content.
Adding to their ongoing success, according to recent Billboard chart forecast articles released on the 20th and 21st, BTS’s 5th studio album ‘ARIRANG’ secured the 3rd spot on the main album chart, ‘Billboard 200’ (dated April 25). Their title track, ‘SWIM,’ also climbed to 10th place on the main song chart, ‘Hot 100.’ Further expanding their global reach, BTS is scheduled to kick off their ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG” North American leg at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, USA, on April 25-26 and 28.
