BTS “Bang Bang Con: The Live” Is The Best Virtual Live At The 2020 MTV EMA Awards

The biggest Virtual Live event of the beginning of 2020 is Bang Bang Con: The Live at the 2020 MTV’s Best Virtual Live Event.

According to Big Hit metrics, Bang Bang Con: The Live reached a peak of 756,000 concurrent viewers in 107 countries and territories. Attendance was the equivalent of 15 shows at a 50,000 seat stadium and was the biggest audience for a paid virtual concert. Big Hit added that the concert also helped grow BTS’ fan club, known as the ARMY, by 10,000 members. The online presentation was delivered through six multi-view screens playing simultaneously. Fans were able to choose from video call-like close ups to full shots that encapsulate the group’s highly synchronized choreography. The group played a 12-track set list. BTS was nominated in this category against:

BTS’s “Bang Bang Con: The Live” earned the prestigious title of Best Virtual Live at the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), further solidifying the group’s dominance in the global music scene. Held in June 2020, during a time when in-person concerts were halted due to the pandemic, BTS delivered a groundbreaking virtual experience that connected millions of fans around the world. The concert showcased the group’s ability to adapt to new platforms while maintaining their signature high-energy performances, seamless choreography, and intimate fan interactions.

What set Bang Bang Con: The Live apart was not just the incredible stage production, but the emotion and effort BTS poured into every moment. The 90-minute concert included performances of fan-favorite songs like “Dope,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Black Swan,” all delivered with precision and heart. Fans were treated to unique camera angles, interactive features, and real-time fan lightstick synchronization—creating an atmosphere that felt almost like a real concert, despite being online. The show also offered behind-the-scenes moments and candid conversations that made the experience even more personal and memorable.

Winning the award for Best Virtual Live was more than just a recognition of technical excellence; it was a celebration of BTS’s unwavering connection with ARMY. In a year when the world needed comfort and joy more than ever, Bang Bang Con: The Live delivered just that. It redefined what virtual concerts could be, raising the bar for digital fan engagement and proving that BTS’s reach—and love for their fans—knows no boundaries.