"AMAZING 10/10": ARMYs rejoice as BTS drop first live album 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE'

BTS has made their return to the spotlight with their first-ever official live album. Titled Permission to Dance On Stage – Live, the album dropped on July 18, 2025. It is a 22-track record that features live tracks from one of the group's most memorable tours to date.

The release comes after a lengthy period during which each member fulfilled their mandatory military duties. Now, the boy band is officially back together and looking ahead to 2026. Until that long-awaited live stage reunion takes place, this live album seemingly aims to reconnect ARMYs with the BTS stage experience.

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Internet reactions to BTS's first-ever live album, 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE'

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle to share:

"BTS have released their first-ever live album 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE.'"

ARMYs did not waste a moment to jump into the comment section of the post as they started hyping the latest record. Below are what some of them had to say:

"AMAZING 10/10", declared a fan.

"Omg what? We will ALL be streaming!", expressed another.

"The release of BTS's 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE' album, featuring 22 live tracks from their record-breaking 12-show tour with 500,000 attendees, showcases their global influence, with a 2018 study estimating 800,000 annual foreign visitors to South Korea due to the group, highlighting their role in boosting cultural tourism.", penned a third.

Others also chimed in:

"BTS never disappoints! Their first live album, "PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE," is finally available and it is absolutely amazing from start to finish! Is it on repeat for anybody else?", asked an X user.

"Let's stream armies!!! Our boys should see how much we have missed them!!", commented another.

"Hearing the fan chants again? Yeah, I'm crying in HD.", shared a third.

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What's in the album?

Permission to Dance On Stage – Live brings together 22 songs performed across multiple tour stops. This includes worldwide hits like "Dynamite," "Butter," and "Permission to Dance," alongside fan favorites such as "Blood Sweat & Tears," "Spring Day," and "Dope." Notably, many tracks have been reimagined for the concert setting. A complete tracklist for the beloved K-pop boy group's latest album is as follows:

• ON - Live
• Burning Up (FIRE) - Live
• Dope - Live
• DNA - Live
• Blue & Grey - Live
• Black Swan - Live
• Blood Sweat & Tears - Live
• FAKE LOVE - Live
• Life Goes On - Live
• Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey) - Live
• Dynamite - Live
• Butter - Live
• Telepathy - Live
• Outro: Wings - Live
• Stay - Live
• So What - Live
• IDOL - Live
• Airplane pt.2 - Live
• Silver Spoon - Live
• Dis-ease - Live
• Spring Day - Live
• Permission to Dance - Live

An album description on the official band website reads:

"The notable release captures the dynamic energy of their 'BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE' tour, held across Seoul, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas in 2021. Spanning 12 unforgettable shows that resonated through stadiums around the world, the album offers an immersive glimpse into BTS' electrifying global stage presence."

It continues:

"The live album features 22 tracks, including the group's chart-topping hits, including “Dynamite,” “Butter,” and “Permission to Dance,” as well as “DNA,” “Blood Sweat & Tears,” and “Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey)” Many songs were specially rearranged for the tour, adding fresh layers to their sound. Through the album, listeners can be reminded of the radiant memories shared between the members and ARMY."

'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE' is now available to stream across multiple platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and more.

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