The seven K-pop stars of the musical group BTS hung out in the carpool lane with James Corden Tuesday night for an episode of “Carpool Karaoke.”
The online world enjoyed watching the packed van jam to songs off of BTS’ album "Map of the Soul: 7" as well as sing along to Post Malone's "Circles" and Bruno Mars' "Finesse" featuring Cardi B.
The video reached the No. 7 trending spot on YouTube and has reached 13 and a half million views by Thursday, two days after being uploaded.
For those who aren’t familiar with BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, the South Korean boy band formed in Seoul in 2010. The seven members, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook, garnered huge commercial success for the songs they co-write and produce.
BTS became the first traditional group since the Beatles to score three Billboard No. 1 albums in less than a year. "Love Yourself: Answer," "Love Yourself: Tear" and "Map of the Soul: Persona" helped them achieve this record, according to Korea Times.
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Fans enjoyed getting to glimpse the group interact and joke around with Corden as well as performing songs on “Carpool Karaoke.”
RM explained to Corden how he taught himself English through watching the TV show “Friends,” making him the translator of the group.
“Well I’ve watched friends too, but I can’t speak English,” said Jin. This segued into them singing the theme song together, complete with laughter and misplaced clapping.
A few singalongs later, Jin popped the question to Corden.
“What would happen if we were 8 people instead of 7?”
“Hang on. I think I hear what you’re saying. Is this your way of asking me to join the band? Because I will quit this job in a heartbeat to join BTS.”
“Are you ready to go on world tour?” asked Jin along with the group’s laughter.
“I was born ready,” said Corden.
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The BTS world tour will start April 11 with a performance in Seoul and includes stops in North America, Europe and Japan.
The group hits Atlanta on May 17 for a performance in Bobby Dodd stadium. Some premium areas of the stadium have already sold out according to Georgia Tech. Tickets start at $108 on StubHub as of Feb. 27.
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