Popular K-pop group BTS is all set to star in a reality show called ‘In The Soop’. Fans waiting to see their favorite members in the show will not have to wait long. The show is scheduled to premiere on August 20, 2020. The outdoor show will focus on the daily life and relaxation of the septet as they spend a week in the forest surrounded by the river and share quality time with each other away from the limelight.
The announcement was made through their official digital platform Weverse on July 28. It will consist of 8 episodes that are around 80 minutes. Moreover, there will also be 8 Behind-The-Scenes episodes around 10 minutes each. The episodes will air every Thursday until October 6, 2020. Meanwhile, the show will also air on JTBC from August 19, 2020 – October 7, 2020. It has been produced by Big Hit Entertainment.
The news follows close on the heels of the announcement that BTS will drop a new single on August 21, 2020. The official statement read: “Hello. This is Big Hit Entertainment. On August 21, 2020, the new digital single by BTS will be released on Korean and international music streaming sites. We would like to thank all ARMY for your continued affection for BTS, and we ask for your love and support for the new digital single soon to be unveiled. Please stay tuned for additional details to be announced through Weverse. Release date: August 21 (Friday), 2020 (KST) Thank you.”
Earlier this year in February, BTS dropped its full-length studio album ‘Map Of The Soul: 7’. This was followed by the group’s member Suga dropped his second mixtape ‘D-2’ with ‘Daechwita‘ as the title track in May. The group’s members also released their solo work including RM’s collab (‘Winter Flower’) with Korean artist Younha on her album, Suga’s collabs with Halsey (‘Suga’s Interlude’) and IU (‘Eight’), and V’s OST ‘Sweet Night’ for Korean drama Itaewon Class in March. Moreover, the band scored the original title track for Japanese movie ‘Your Eyes Tell’.