One of the most challenging parts of being a live performer is developing the ability to handle any unforeseen situation on stage that nobody could prepare you for. And for the most part, you have to be discreet while dealing with those issues not to break the audience’s immersion in the experience. It won’t be unfair to say that the BTS members have mastered this art quite exceptionally over the past decade.
Even if their mic packs are falling,
갑자기 보고싶어져서 가져온 AAA 마이크 빠진 호비
정호석 진짜 너무 프로라서 개발려…..
https://t.co/siHD9hhIFm pic.twitter.com/GJ1VRH4Yd2
— 꾹타민
(@kooktamin) December 14, 2017
or the stage is slippery, and it’s time to make quick decisions,
jimin fell down and tell them to change the choreography right at the moment, everyone got the message and they end up didnt do the lalala part, the teamwork they have
pic.twitter.com/pavQ43tEQS
— archive acc♡ (@roomatear) April 5, 2020
the group knows how to keep the show going while simultaneously taking care of such accidents.
BTS’s Suga reflected that same professionalism in his most recent concert. Suga wrapped up the Asian leg of his solo tour on June 18, delivering a flawless set at the last stop, Singapore.
The stage set-up for the shows on this AGUST D | SUGA tour is heavily reliant on pyrotechnics or the use of fire. It plays an undeniable role in creating the environment that Suga is trying to build with most of his hardcore songs on the setlist. But a mishap occurred on the stage during the Singapore Day 2 show.
In these shows, Suga usually goes up to the audience while performing “D-DAY” and interacts with them closely. He also routinely picks out one phone from the crowd and records himself while singing the song. Naturally, it is an adrenaline-filled moment for the people in the pit as they anticipate seeing the rapper so up close.
THE VIDEO OF YOONGI GRABBING THE PHONE OF AN ARMYpic.twitter.com/UYCkPAXrIR
— yoongi gummy smile (@gummysmilelover) June 10, 2023
During the Singapore show, too, Suga did this segment. This time, however, he seemed to take his sweet time going back on stage. Instead, he lingered on the stairs but kept singing the song like nothing had happened. But from the fan-taken videos, ARMYs realized that while Suga was standing at the stairs, a piece of equipment had caught on fire on stage. A staff member was also spotted running up with a fire extinguisher to control the flames.
#AgustD_SUGA_Tour_in_Singapore pic.twitter.com/X94VG5tL6O
— anna
︎ saw yoongi (@kuyeos) June 18, 2023
Sksksksk fire on stage earlier #AGUSTD_SUGA_TOUR_IN_SINGAPORE pic.twitter.com/jGqijBSNAM
— sha⁷ is seeing YOONGI
(@vminkookswhore) June 18, 2023
ARMY couldn’t help praising the rapper’s professionalism in keeping the audience engaged despite such a dangerous accident. This incident is also reminiscent of an old BTS concert at Rose Bowl stadium, where all the members showcased similar stage expertise.
Throwback to BTS’s SY Rosebowl concert where a stage pyrotechnic equiment caught fire and the stage crew just put it out and Bangtan just kept on dancing and singing like nothing happened#MPN #BTS #ARMY #BoyWithLuv @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/IIawuOfVqh
— Aurelia
(@AureliaOT7) August 24, 2019
he is such a professional for waiting on the stairs and diverting attention away from what was going on on stage
— hema⁷ ♡ apobangpo¹⁰ (@hemabangtanarmy) June 18, 2023
it’s the way i didn’t notice the stage was on fire RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME bc that’s how amazing yoongi was last night
🫶
https://t.co/HKQXPbaBqI
— KENNY IS SEEING AGUSTD!!! (@jooonchilddd) June 19, 2023
did not notice at all
— anna
Fans also showed appreciation for the staff members who are always on alert to ensure everyone’s safety at these concerts!
also, huge thank you to the staff that always work hard to keep bts and everyone safe during concerts
— hema⁷ ♡ apobangpo¹⁰ (@hemabangtanarmy) June 18, 2023
so thankful for the staff!
— hema⁷ ♡ apobangpo¹⁰ (@hemabangtanarmy) June 19, 2023
At least in the US where I saw the show, they had many large fire extinguishers at multiple locations around the set. The crew was very quick to put out the literal fires. They did a great job keeping things safe, especially considering how many fires there are and how big!
— Delia Harrington (@DeliaMary) June 19, 2023