4/5
Permission Granted.
Disney + day gave us 'Pinocchio' with my parents for a group watch, this week, and the 'Love and Thunder' of the current mighty Thor movie, amongst more. Including, the latest episode of the 'She-Hulk: Attorney At Law' Marvel show and a preview of the forthcoming, new 'Star Wars' series, 'Andor'. But even the nose of a legendary liar, stretching all the way back from 1940, and the hammer of (which) Thor(?) shooting all the way to the thunderbolts of lightning heavens, can't quite reach the extent that South Korean pop powerhouse BTS can, right now. Especially now they've been given 'Permission To Dance' by Mickey Mouse on stage. But wait a minute, aren't they taking some time? Some hiatus! They're already back. Or at least their live set in LA is up and available to stream for the masses that couldn't see this sold out show in Tinseltown (hands up).
Mere months after they gave us 'Proof' of a big break, BTS are back with a whole Hollywood ARMY behind them. All a week before, the 'Pink Venom' of reigning K-Pop queens BLACKPINK will enter your veins. This surprise stream from SoFi Stadium in high definition gives you the group like you've never seen them before...even if you managed to get a ticket to ride. And as soon as the dancers unlock them from a literal cage and a quarantined two-year one, you know it's on.
All part of a deal between Disneyland (The Walt Disney Asia Pacific to be more specific) and the Bangtan Sonyeondan's studio, Hybe for the hype. One that will see exclusive content and even a behind the scenes (the other BTS) docuseries on the group called 'Monuments: Beyond The Star'. Featuring footage over the last nine years, due 2023. But this concert film is all YOLO, no solo as the group perform their own crowning hits, from their 'IDOL' to a beautiful 'Spring Day'. Just check out the Portman perfect choreography on 'Black Swan' as it spreads its wings.
No individual tracks to tear through as they come together like The Beatles, but the best of their collective best, smooth like 'Butter' and exploding like 'Dynamite' as they light up the headlining name of their tour here in La La Land. This city has never seen stars like these. Hip-hop ones too. Loungin' like LL on a cough bigger than the one from 'Friends', no 'Simpsons' gag. But as much is this is strictly Bangtan Boys louder than bombs. They still allow a mic drop from the new special guest star of Marvel's 'She-Hulk' series. Her special powers? One wet ass...shut your mouth. Or open it, depending on how much of a WAP you want to make.
RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook began this tour in their native Seoul and then 12 days later wrapped it up on the strip of Las Vegas' Sin City. But these high-rollers walked fame in Inglewood, California. A forum of talent as lights hit like purple Lakers in the King's city as these young princes "jumped up to the top LeBron" and reigned.
From epic introductions to the members like sport stars in the Rams and Chargers stadium, to make-up and costume change backstage looks that give you your monuments moments early, BTS and their 'Permission To Dance' have the post-pandemic medicine. So you should really keep your eye on the ball, as RM said.
After touching down on all the hits with all the right moves in Hollywoodland like Tom Cruise, these Mavericks showed they were real top guns by thanking their fans in an emotional encore in both Korean AND English. Lost in some translation, you didn't need subtitles for the sentiment and graciously how much this was genuinely meant. BTS know how to dance, that's a given. But when they're given permission to speak freely, that's when their White House to United Nations message of loving yourself really sings. TIM DAVID HARVEY.
Set Picks: 'Black Swan', 'Spring Day', 'Idol'.
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