On April 26, Jungkook took to his personal social media to address the situation, writing: “The ‘Magic Shop’ audio issue from yesterday is real. Don’t worry. We’ll fix it starting today.”
He went on to apologize to fans, saying: “I feel sorry for ARMYs who came to the concert yesterday. I’m angry too.” honestly revealing his anger over the incident.
BTS is currently holding their concert “BTS ‘ARIRANG’ WORLD TOUR IN TAMPA” April 25-28 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
However, a technical malfunction occurred on the first day of the show, April 25. While performing the 2018 song “Magic Shop,” the sound system malfunctioned. As a result, Jungkook’s voice sounded out of sync, creating the impression that he was missing notes or singing incorrectly.
After finishing the stage, Jungkook addressed the issue directly by singing his part live again without instrumental support, delivering a powerful performance that impressed the audience.
This concert in the United States marks BTS’s return to American stages after about four years “PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE” concerts in Las Vegas in April 2022.
Local media also highlighted the group’s impact. FOX 13 Tampa Bay broadcast a special program titled “K-Pop: The Seoul Reach”, focusing on BTS’ global influence and the spread of Korean culture. In the meantime, 10 Tampa Bay News reported that the concerts are expected to generate an estimated $800 to $900 million in economic impact for the Tampa area.
BTS will continue their North American tour with performances on May 2 and 3 at the Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, marking the first time a Korean artist will hold a solo concert at that venue.
Sources: Daum
