Diplo Celebrates BTS at ARIRANG Concert in Las Vegas
Diplo's Enthusiastic Experience at BTS Concert
Diplo's admiration for BTS remains unwavering. He recently experienced a memorable moment at the second day of BTS’ ARIRANG concert in Las Vegas, where he enjoyed a live performance from the globally renowned K-pop group after contributing to their album. The producer was involved in creating several tracks such as Body to Body, FYA, Like Animals, One More Night, and Into The Sun. Clips of Diplo reveling in the concert atmosphere quickly circulated online, with fans appreciating his enthusiastic support. His joy was evident as he watched thousands of ARMY members singing along together.
Diplo's Fanboy Moment at BTS Las Vegas Concert
During the second night of BTS’ ARIRANG tour in Las Vegas, Diplo fully embraced his fanboy side. He shared numerous moments from the concert on his Instagram Stories, enjoying tracks like Body to Body, Like Animals, IDOL, and Dynamite. The producer, who played a significant role in the ARIRANG album, appeared completely absorbed in the concert, singing along with the audience and energizing the performances.
He also posted V, also known as Kim Taehyung's, concluding speech from the event, providing fans with another glimpse into the memorable evening. ARMYs were thrilled to see Diplo enjoying the concert like a genuine fan while celebrating the music they collaborated on.
Diplo's Contributions to the ARIRANG Album
Diplo collaborated with BTS on their ARIRANG album, producing tracks such as Body to Body, FYA, Like Animals, One More Night, and Into The Sun. This collaboration fused BTS’ distinctive global pop sound with Diplo’s vibrant electronic and dance-inspired production, making the album one of the most discussed projects from the group. Recently, Diplo shared a video detailing the creation of Body To Body, explaining that the concept originated from the group and HYBE CEO Bang Si-Hyuk. He described how the track began with a simple loop, which was later enhanced by Ryan Tedder using a vocal sample. Diplo also mentioned that various drum arrangements were experimented with before finalizing the sound that suited the song.
Regarding the ARIRANG interlude, Diplo noted that the original version included a Bulgarian choir, which was later substituted with traditional Korean elements to align better with the album's narrative and emotional depth. He referred to Body To Body as “a giant stadium anthem,” highlighting that it was crafted in Los Angeles, allowing the team to explore new musical energies. The track features BTS’ rap line alongside contributions from Western producers and songwriters, with background vocals by Teezo Touchdown. The production team included Diplo, Ryan Tedder, Picard Brothers, and Pdogg, with songwriting credits shared among Ryan Tedder, Maxime Picard, Diplo, Akira Evans, Teezo Touchdown, Pdogg, Kirsten Allyssa Spencer, and BTS rap line members RM, SUGA, and J-Hope.