BTS had very successful Permission to Dance On Stage concerts in Los Angeles, generating the highest grossing single run of concerts in 18 years according to tracking data. Globally, the concert series ranks sixth among all touring acts. A member of BTS, J-Hope, is preparing to release his first solo album as he begins the second chapter of his music career. At a BTS concert, one fan described feeling pure joy and having their concerns disappear while watching the band perform. They praised BTS for their accomplishments and hoped they would stay happy. One member of BTS was diagnosed with appendicitis and tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing abdominal pain and a sore throat.