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BTS’ Jimin Unable To Perform Choreography Due To Muscle Pain

By Ashley Hoffman
Published on: 07:35 PST, Nov 4, 2017

K-pop star Jimin is not able to perform choreography with BTS during the Macau stop of their “Wings” tour. On November 3, Big Hit Entertainment released an official statement about Jimin’s inability to dance with the group, according to AllKpop. The company notified fans and said that due to muscle pains, BTS member Jimin will not participate in various aspects of the “Wings” concert.

The statement went on to explain that before boarding the plane to Macau, Jimin began to feel pain in both his shoulders and neck. Upon reporting major muscle pain, Big Hit Entertainment said the K-pop idol promptly visited the emergency room. Jimin then received a check-up and treatment for his ailments.

“After checking this afternoon (November 4), there was no additional diagnosis, but due to the hospital’s advice to get plenty of rest and avoid physical activity, Jimin will not be participating in select stages, including ones with choreography performances; however, he will be participating in the concert as a whole. We offer our sincerest apologies for causing discomfort to the fans who waited for the ‘Wings Tour’ concert in Macau. Thank you.”

Jimin is one of BTS’ younger members, but he is one of their most formidable dancers. Jimin studied contemporary dance while he was in school and was at the top of his class. The training Jimin received in dancing can be seen on stage and during the choreography for his Wings solo track “Lie,” which Jimin co-wrote.

Jimin is known to express the delivery of the song with his body through his dramatic choreography.

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BTS To Perform ‘DNA’ At The American Music Awards

BTS continues to make their mark in the American music industry. It was recently announced that the K-pop idols will be performing their hit single, “DNA,” at the American Music Awards on November 19.

The AMAs will be BTS’s second American awards ceremony this year after their appearance at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. The upcoming performance will also mark their first time performing at an American awards ceremony.

A rep from the band’s label told Forbes magazine that it was an extreme honor for BTS and Big Hit Entertainment to be invited to the American Music Awards as one of the performers.

“Our partners in the U.S. have helped us pave the way in every way possible, and together we are making history. We are also excited to show our fans, ARMY, the first-ever U.S. live TV performance of ‘DNA.'”

Once the major news was announced, BTS’ dedicated fan base made #BTSxAMAs trend worldwide on Twitter.

BTS started crushing the charts in the U.S. as after claiming the title of Top Social Artist at the Billboard Music Awards in May. The seven-member band beat out artists like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.

Since then, BTS has broken records as the only Korean artist to land the Top 10 on the Billboard 200. BTS’ hit single made the band the highest-charting K-pop group on the Hot 100 charts.

Back in November of 2016, BTS members were simply focusing on growing as K-pop artists, according to Popcrush. Bang Si Hyuk, the CEO of BTS’s record label Big Hit Entertainment, addressed the question of a U.S. crossover.

“BTS has strengths as K-pop artists, and they’ve made it to where they are now by playing to those strengths. Because of this, we will be focusing on BTS’s growth as K-pop artists in the future as well… I think actively preparing for the U.S. market would be biting off more than we can chew.”

However, Hyuk noted that if during the process of expansion, if BTS surpasses that critical point to where they were not only noticed by the U.S., but seamlessly jump-started into the market, they would be incredibly thankful.

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