BTS Discusses Their Super Bowl Potential and Competition with Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars
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BTS has evolved into a global music phenomenon over the last 13 years, transitioning from a small South Korean boy band to one of the most prominent acts in music history. The band’s stature now positions them alongside major artists like Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars, as they contemplate headlining major events like the Super Bowl. These topics were explored in a recent Rolling Stone cover story.
Published on April 13, the article captures the septet’s mixed sentiments regarding a performance at the Super Bowl. With annual viewership exceeding 100 million, the event presents a significant platform but also the potential for scrutiny, as seen with Bad Bunny’s experience as the first halftime headliner to perform exclusively in Spanish.
“Maybe if time goes by, and the thoughts in the people change,” RM stated. “All of the people in the world are watching Parasite, all these great things in Korean culture. So if there’s a chance, we definitely want to someday.”
Jimin noted, “We can’t do it unless we’re invited,” while Jin shared that he has begun envisioning what a BTS halftime performance might entail.
The cover story coincides with BTS’s third consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with their first full-length album in six years, titled ARIRANG. The lead single, “SWIM,” has also achieved the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, confirming their status alongside established chart-toppers like Swift, Mars, and Harry Styles.
When asked about competing with these artists, RM humbly remarked, “They are greater artists than us. We’re just so small. We’re just a boy band from Korea.”
In another part of the article, SUGA reflected on his previous competitive mindset with other artists. “I feel like, in the rush to achieve our goals, we didn’t care so much about our physical and emotional health,” he said. “But now, we can relax a little, especially since we’re all older. So I think we can have more fun with it now.”
BTS appears on the cover of Rolling Stone, marking a significant moment in their career.
