Billboard Lists BTS as Possible 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Act — Netizens Split

Billboard recently named BTS as one of the prospective performers for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The K-pop boy band was named amongst other potential performers, like Taylor Swift, Jay Z, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and more. The publication specified that no official details are available as of this writing.

“Though no specific details have been announced yet about the comeback, all seven hopped on a livestream in June to announce, “we’ll be releasing a new BTS album in the spring of next year,” which seems like perfect timing to tee it up at February’s Super Bowl."

Fans of the boy band seemed divided over the idea of them performing at next year’s Super Bowl. Consequently, fans swamped social media with their mixed reactions to Billboard speculations.

Fans divided over Billboard’s anticipation over BTS performance at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime

Many fans gave varied responses to the news. While many suggested that the boy band’s act would become the most viewed Super Bowl performance, others referred to them as an unbeatable legend.

“and i speak for us all when i say that it would be THE MOST VIEWED Super Bowl halftime show EVER,” a fan wrote.

“Unbeatable legend,” commented another fan.

“When JK opened the 2022 World Cup, he impressed even non-fans. Now, with all seven of them on the Super Bowl stage, delivering a high-level performance as usual, the PG would be speechless once again.,” another fan wrote.

Some fans believed that the Super Bowl audience may not appreciate the K-pop group's performance, while others said that the septet doesn’t need any exposure as they are bigger than Super Bowl.

“It will be an epochal show without any precedent, these guys have the power to create unique, inimitable scenarios,” stated an admirer.

“We know that BTS would do a fantastic job but that audience isn't for them and would not appreciate their performance.,” a fan commented.

“This isn't st good or st we should want for them. BTS is much bigger than the Superbowl, they don't need that stage for exposure.,” another fan expressed.

“absolutely not, please keep football fans away from bts the toxicity would not be worth it,” a fan wrote.

Billboard named ten potential artists for Super Bowl Halftime 2026 event

Here’s the complete rundown of Billboard’s potential artists who could perform at Super Bowl Halftime 2026 show:

1. Taylor Swift
2. Jay-Z
3. Post Malone
4. Metallica
5. Green Day
6. BTS
7. Drake
8. Justin Bieber
9. Mariah Carey
10. Lady Gaga

In related news, Kim Taehyung, a member of the boy band, threw the first ceremonial pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 25.

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