BTS Postpones Postpones World Tour Due to Coronavirus Concerns

We may all be on quarantine mode due to the coronavirus pandemic but BTS is keeping ARMY plenty of company in the past few months. If COVID-19 didn't exist, BTS would currently be touring the United States but the Map of the Soul Tour dates have either been cancelled or rescheduled to an indefinite time. Nevertheless, through virtual medium modes, the septet is on a mission to keep their fans entertained as new content welcomes ARMY almost every day.

As we're still obsessing over Map of the Soul: 7, which recently sold 500,000 pure copies in the US (becoming the 1st album of 2020 to do so as well as a first-ever for a K-pop act to achieve this feat), BTS is already working hard on their next album. This time, their upcoming project is going to be extremely personal as the members have important shoes to fill in the making of the album.

BTS has a massive fan following, to say the least, not just in Korea but all over the world. Even in India, Desimys is growing by the second as the septet breaks international records with every album and song that releases. Even Map of the Soul: 7, which dropped in February 2020 is enjoying massive success with 500,000 copies sold in the US; the first album of 2020 and first-ever K-pop group to achieve this feat. Its truly been a terrific journey for the Bangtan Boys.

Before the deadly coronavirus pandemic took over the world, BTS was celebrating the success of their latest outing, Map of the Soul: 7. Not only did the album secure BTS the #1 spot on Billboard 200 Chart as well as the #8 spot for the lead single, ON, on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs Chart (A career-best ranking for BTS so far!), MOTS: 7 has also become the first album of 2020 to sell 500,000 copies in the US, while also being the first K-pop group to accomplish this impressive feat.

As the world continues to combat the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, high schools across the United States have closed, and college campuses have completely emptied out. With many institutions turning to online learning to help students finish out their academic years, that leaves many seniors, in particular, attending virtual graduation ceremonies and proms to make up for the pivotal life moments they might otherwise miss out on.

Best grad party ever?

The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a heavy toll as the number of confirmed cases worldwide rises. In the United States, many state and local governments have closed schools — some for the rest of the academic year — shut down restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, and encouraged residents to follow the Centers for Disease Codaytimentrol's recommendations for "social distancing" as a means to slow the spread of the disease known as COVID-19 and save lives.

By Ted Johnson

The Kids Choice Awards 2020 took place this weekend and BTS won the Favourite Music Group award. The iconic orange trophy floated from the US and travelled all the way to South Korea. RM, Jungkook, Jimin, Jin, V, Suga and J-Hope accepted the award with huge smiles and thanked the ARMY for all their support in the virtual ceremony. Namjoonie kicked off the acceptance speech by saying, "Wow this is amazing. Thank you so much. So happy to get this award.” 

The Coronavirus-induced lockdown in the US did dampen the spirits of Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2020. The annual KCA was previously scheduled to take place in March.

By Tim Dams

BTS has rescheduled its Map of the Soul world tour amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the globe, Billboard has learned.

While many major music festivals and awards shows have been delayed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, CMT is moving one of its marquee events up from the fall to the summer — and shifting the focus from artists to everyday Americans who are making extraordinary contributions to their communities during this time of crisis. CMT on Monday announced it will put a twist on its annual Artists of the Year event.

The 73-year-old was due to take his 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' tour to North America in May until July, but has called off all plans owing to the global health crisis, reports metro.co.uk.

There seems to be a lot of debate about when our lives will, or should, go back to normal. Protesters are feeling like prisoners who are forced to stay inside their homes, while other seemingly more responsible Americans are voluntarily staying indoors to protect themselves and those they care about. I’m sure these types of conversations permeate most households, but here in my new abode, different debates are much more intense, at least to a 5-year-old.

UK dates are still set to go ahead though

"This tough decision has been made with the continued safety and well-being of his fans"