A gift link in case anyone wants to read it. Not a bad look at the kinds of physical conditioning that goes into maintaining bodily health and energy for a tour. Dumb "can they eat Korean fried chicken" question but otherwise not bad.
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/a...
This article explores the extreme physical demands behind BTS’s massive 2026 world tour, through interviews with their former trainer, Kim Jinwoo, and other fitness experts in the K-pop industry. [Gifted Link]
"Losing weight also makes performers less susceptible to knee and joint injuries during high-impact dance performances. In a March interview with Bloomberg News, BTS members said they were watching their weight for that reason."
#BTS, the biggest band in #K-pop, will on Saturday kick off the U.S. leg of a world tour covering at least 11 months, 80 concerts and 34 cities. The #physical demands will be intense. “It’s a job that puts much more strain on the body than most people realize,” said Kim Jinwoo.
