BTS sharpens choreography from 'Dynamite' to 'Fire' ahead of world tour

BTS is immersing themselves in intensive choreography practice to elevate their stage presence ahead of the 'ARIRANG' world tour. A practice sketch video released via BANGTANTV captures the members engaging in repetitive drills to synchronize their movements and fine-tune every detail of their performance.

Checking formations and details from 'Dynamite' to 'Butter'

The practice sessions covered BTS's major hits, including 'Dynamite', 'Butter', 'Mic Drop', and 'Fire'. The members focused heavily on verifying movement paths to match the flow of each song. During 'Dynamite' practice, they meticulously checked leg movements, eye contact, and the specific positions where they gather in the order of '1, 2, 3' while maintaining formations during transitions. The video highlights their efforts to increase synchronization by emphasizing precise leg positioning and sharp head movements.

During 'Butter' practice, the group worked on fine-tuning hand gestures, head movements, and choreography involving microphone use. The members identified potential points of confusion regarding stage positioning and repeatedly practiced taking their spots according to the choreographed paths. Discussions were held regarding specific movement paths, including those considering Jimin's position. While practicing 'Mic Drop' and 'Fire', the group worked on their chemistry with dancers and finalized their closing formations; the 'Fire' session specifically included adjusting the tempo alongside the final formation drills.

'You must move by thinking for yourself': A drive toward perfection

As practice progressed, the members emphasized active movement on stage rather than simply following motions. According to the conversations in the video, because the stage is large, the members practiced gathering at the '1, 2, 3' positions as if they were starting entirely from scratch. In sections with complex movement paths, they emphasized the need for autonomy, noting, "It feels like we should reach a point where we move by thinking for ourselves without anyone telling us what to do." This approach aims to ensure they can respond flexibly on performance day and prevent any confusion regarding formations.

Lighthearted moments were also captured amidst the intense training. The video shows the members' bond through games like 'Rock-Paper-Scissors' to decide who would eat pork belly during their break. After finishing the session, they expressed their determination for the world tour, stating, "If we come tomorrow and fill in the gaps, we will keep going and do a run-through.""

On-site atmosphere and future plans

Intense discussions continued on-site to align the rhythm and technical details of the choreography. The members discussed technical nuances, such as adjusting the timing of eye movements to prevent formations from collapsing if gazes linger too long on specific parts. They specifically addressed the necessity of maintaining eye movement while facing forward during rotations and the need for decisive head movements in certain segments. The video concludes with the group wrapping up practice and preparing for the next stage: the full rehearsal (Run).