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‘PTD on Stage: Seoul’: BTS Jin says concert is 'financial loss' but worth 'seeing ARMY'

In a special VLive, the oldest member of the group revealed how BTS have decided to hold the concert in Seoul despite suffering a financial loss

The world is aware of how much ARMYs love BTS and have heard about BTS’ love for their dedicated fandom. But now ARMYs have proof as BTS members are showing just how much they love their fans. BTS’ Jin recently revealed that the label, as well as the members of BTS, will have to suffer a financial loss with their ‘Permission to Dance on Stage - Seoul’ concert that takes place on March 10. Jin has been one of those members of the group to always speak up when needed. Despite being a man of limited words, he has always drawn attention to important topics when other members did not have the strength to do so.

Jin has been known to communicate with fans very openly about situations that many K-pop idols are not open to discussing publicly. He told the world about BTS’ plans to disband back in 2017 because the group was going through a rough patch and even addressed chart manipulation allegations during an award speech in 2020. So Jin has always got BTS’ back. Getting fans emotional again, Jin, in a VLive on March 6, revealed BTS’ love for their craft as well as their fans.

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Jin reveals details about Seoul concert

Members Jin, J Hope, V (Taehyung), and Jungkook got together on March 6 to talk about the upcoming Seoul concert. In the special VLive, the “worldwide handsome” member of BTS told fans about the financial loss from their Seoul concert but declared that the group would still perform despite the event losing money for the label because of their dedication towards their fandom and the love BTS members have for their art. During the live stream, Jin stated, “This isn't something that we should say, but to tell the truth — this upcoming concert is going to be close to a loss financially. But it's the truth!”

It was recently revealed that the Seoul leg of the BTS concert had the label book a stadium for fans with a daily capacity of 65,000 attendees but due to the Covid-19 health restrictions, the labels were only allowed to hold a concert with 15,000 attendees at present. This meant that 50,000 seats will remain empty, thus causing the label as well as the members to suffer a financial loss.

In the same clip, Jin continued, “But even so, I feel good. Just the act of getting ready for practices and looking forward to seeing ARMYs soon, all these concert-related schedules always make me so happy.” He then said, “Because ARMYs are happy, even if we suffer a loss or get physically worn out, I just want to tell you that I am happy.”

'BTS really loves ARMY'

Jin’s revelation made fans emotional as they praised the group for their dedication towards their fandom. One fan said, “Bangtan reallly loves Army. They ignored the financial loss just to perform live for Korean Armys. They know how to give back. I love them so much. The concert is basically free with only 15,000 audience for a 65,000 capacity stadium. Which artist will do that? Just BTS!" Another fan said, "No because everyone is always on their back about everything but how many ppl can you say will go through with something that requires so much hard work, and dedication but will result in no profit? they’re covering all the costs of the equipment, dancers, staff etc too."

One more fan said, "Jin's comment revealed that the company will suffer a financial loss by hosting PTD seoul, but since bts wants it, they're still doing it!" Another fan said, "When I say Bangtan is the BEST people ever. We know 15k a concert financially is a loss, but they love ARMY so much and that’s all they care about. Stan a group that stans you back." One fan wondered, "15K at a stadium is a financial loss, but we know HYBE/BigHit think globally, so it is a win after all. PTD- Seoul 15k, PTD-Seoul global theatre viewings, and PTD-Seoul online viewing around the world. Truly HYBE said no financial loss for this concert."

One fan said, "BTS knows how much ARMY waited & what we went through to see them! So even if a concert generates a financial loss or physically hurts them, they still do it with a big heart, happily. I wish people understands why we adore @BTS_twt & why we consider them to be our world." Another fan said, "This makes me respect BTS even more! They’re ready to go through the odds of financial loss just to perform with & meet ARMY! It’s genuinely magical to see the limits we’d both go to just to make each other happy! I respect how Jin usually brings up such topic & shares it with us."