Lee Jae and LISA Open, BTS Finale: A 'K-Pop' World Cup

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The halftime show, introduced for the first time in World Cup history, also became a hot topic. With BTS taking the stage alongside global pop stars, K-pop decorated both the beginning and the end of this World Cup.

Reporter Kim Gyeong-hui has the story.

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The halftime show, introduced for the first time in the 96-year history of the World Cup.

The stage, opened by the "Queen of Pop" Madonna and handed over to world-renowned conductor Dudamel, continued with BTS.

The members wore outfits reminiscent of the Red Devils and performed their mega-hit song, "Dynamite".

As it was the World Cup final, they wittily changed some of the lyrics.

They shared their feelings, saying that performing alongside world-famous pop stars felt like a dream.

[JUNG KOOK/BTS Member: Through this performance, I had a precious experience where music and sports became one, and every moment was an honor.]

Four years ago at the Qatar World Cup, BTS member JUNG KOOK stood on stage alone, but this time, the group added significance by performing as a full ensemble.

BTS flew directly to New York immediately after their Paris performance, and Billboard in the U.S. praised them, stating, "BTS delivered explosive energy to the audience."

Previously, K-pop stars were also at the center of the opening ceremony stage for this World Cup.

Singer and songwriter EJAE, who sang the theme song for "KPop Demon Hunters", performed the World Cup theme song "DNA" alongside world-renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli, even singing the Korean lyrics.

[EJAE/Singer and Songwriter: Even if I fall again, I get up again.]

LISA, a member of BLACKPINK, also appeared at the opening ceremony in Los Angeles, demonstrating the significantly elevated status of K-pop stars.

(Video Editing: Park Chun-bae, Design: Seo Seung-hyun, Video Source: HYBE)
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