Released worldwide in July 2021, the music video for “Permission To Dance” surpassed 700 million views on YouTube at 5:14 PM KST on October 10th. This marks BTS’s 10th music video to reach the impressive 700 million view milestone.
“Permission To Dance” is a dance-pop track that carries the empowering message, “You are free to dance as you wish without permission.”
Released during the COVID-19 pandemic, the song aimed to bring comfort to those facing difficult times, emphasizing the freedom and happiness that comes from dancing and singing, despite the challenges in life.
The music video is filled with the vibrant and energetic spirit of BTS members. In the latter part of the video, the seven members perform choreography that incorporates international sign language, alongside a crowd, delivering a deeper message of hope.
BTS also left a significant impact when they performed “Permission To Dance” at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in 2021.
Their performance, which took place throughout the conference hall, lobby, entrance, and lawn plaza, spread positivity worldwide and generated significant attention.
Upon its release, “Permission To Dance” debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the chart for seven consecutive weeks. The song was also certified RIAA Gold in the U.S. for selling over 500,000 units.
Recently, BTS won the “AAA 10 Legendary (Group)” award at the “10th Asia Artist Awards 2025,” held on October 6th at the Kaohsiung National Stadium.
With a full-group comeback scheduled for next spring, their enduring popularity and influence have been reaffirmed, heightening anticipation for their new release and upcoming world tour.
