BTS Breaks Another Record While Eating Spicy Wings

{Jimin}: Don’t cry. RM: I’m not crying. {Jung Kook}: Nam-joon is crying over the body. Sean: Yeah, I just dance to let loose. She only dances to let loose. Sean: Hey, what’s going on, guys? On First We Feast, I’m Sean Evans, and you’re watching Hot Ones. It’s the show with hot questions and even hotter wings. And today we’re with BTS.

They are establishing themselves as a global force in pop music, the first group since the Beatles to have three number-one albums in a single year. And finally, the comeback arrived with their new album, “Arirang,” along with the new single “Swim” and an 82-date world tour that followed. We are thrilled to welcome you all to the biggest table this studio has ever seen.

BTS, welcome to the show! {RM}: Hey, we are. {BTS VOICE}: BTS! {J-Hope}: Oh my God. Sean: RM, as the group’s leader, I wanted to know if you have any predictions? Do you think everyone will make it to the end? {RM}: Many Koreans have this kind of pride, you know, that they can eat spicy food. We are the best.

But I think we’re actually kind of the weakest ones . So, I want to place my hopes on JK, because I think he’s the strongest of the whole team. {V}: And Jimin is strong. {RM}: Jimin. Ah. {RM}: You’re strong too, right? {Jimin}: What is it? Sean: Okay. {RM}: Come on, let’s leave it like this… {Jimin}: Let’s go, little wings. Oh! Mmm. Sean: Well, this is a historic day.

80 wings on the table. Let’s see how many come out of there. Are you ready to begin? RM: Yes. Jimin: I’m ready. {Suga}: Level one. {RM}: “Garlic Delight”. {Jimin}: Let’s go. {RM}: Delicious. {J-Hope}: So sweet. {Jin}: That’s great. {Suga}: Easy peasy. {J-Hope}: Easy peasy. {RM}: Arriving a little late. {Jimin}: Easy peasy. {RM}: Too easy.

{Sean}: So the album opens with “Body to Body,” a real banger, by the way. And after two minutes, the beat disappears. And then it gives way to the traditional refrain of “Arirang”. {RM}: Yes, sir. Sean: What kind of message is that to open the album? So, what are you saying to the listener? {Suga}: Yes, Korea hosted the Olympics in Seoul in 1988…

{V}: I’m finished. Sean: Is that it? {RM}: I retired again. Okay. {Sean}: Are you guys ready to move on to sauce number two? {J-Hope}: Level two. {Jimin}: Let’s go. {J-Hope}: Hey! {Jimin}: Let’s go, wing. {Sean}: So this one here is a “Pickled Garlic Sriracha”. RM, Jimin, and Jung Kook: “Pickled Garlic Sriracha.

” {Jin}: Mm. Tasty. Jimin, {Jung Kook}: Mm. Mm. Mmmm. {Jimin}: Let’s go, little wings. Mole… {Jung Kook}: …little girl. {Jimin}: Yeah. {RM}: A little spicy. Sean: J-Hope? RM: Good. J-Hope: Good, good. Sean: Did you like that? {RM}: Actually, those are good ones. Look at that jacket. Sean: I know.

{RM}: It’s red. {RM}: Yes, his blood. Sean: The face will stay as well. AND . When you think about recording “Danger” in a garage in LA and playing your first US show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, what does it mean now to be on the biggest tour in history by a single South Korean act? {RM}: Have you ever heard of a singer or musician following the titles of their own songs? We were really in danger back then.

We were about to fall apart. {Jimin}: Yeah. {J-Hope}: Correct. {Jimin}: Correct. Correct. Sean: The shows are scheduled to last two and a half to three hours, which is a tremendous physical demand, especially given the way you perform. What’s it like the morning after a show? {Jimin}: Oh… {Jin}: So… {Sean}: Actually, we have a very special sauce, just for you guys.

So, Esther Choi, who works at First We Feast, Heat Eaters, provided us with her special Gochujang sauce. For sauce number three. She is an amazing chef known for taking traditional Korean flavors she grew up with and giving them an American twist. So, let’s go. I hope you ‘re ready. {Jimin}: Cheers. {RM}: Ah, this smells great.

{J-Hope}: Mm-mm. {RM}: You know, there’s a Korean slang term, it’s a word called jmt. That means, like, super delicious. Sean: Mm. {RM}: We call it jmt. {Jung Kook}: Jmt. Jmt. {Sean}: Jung Kook. What is tteobokki by JK? And can you describe to us how it’s done? {Jung Kook}: (speaking in Korean) {Sean}: Jin, do you have a most precious memory from your time as a fisherman? Like, do you have the best fishing trip of all time? {J-Hope}: Great question. {Jin}: Yes, very good question.

{Jin}: (speaks in Korean) (speaks in Korean) {Jimin}: Let’s go, wing. Sean: Good? {RM}: First impression, very romantic and great. But I’m afraid of what comes after, what comes after… {Sean}: Oh, yes. {RM}: Effects {Jimin}: Delicious. {RM}: Okay, I’m sweating and the wave is coming.

That’s why I’m wearing sunglasses. Oh, okay. Sean: They’re starting to show up. there. Sean: On the same wavelength. So, the first half of this album is BTS’s most rap-oriented album in years, with songs like “Alians,” “Hooligan,” and “Body to Body,” marking a clear return to rapping. Suga, how would you describe the underground battle rap scene in Daegu when you were performing under the name Gloss? {RM}: Wow! Crazy questions.

Very good. {Suga}: (speaking in Korean) {Suga}: Are you crying? {RM}: No. Men don’t cry. Five. {Jimin}: I’m ready, I’m ready. Health. {Sean}: Health. {RM}: Yes. Let’s go. Health. {Jimin}: Let’s go, wing. {Jung Kook}: Let’s go, wing. {J-Hope}: Mm. It has a slight curry flavor. Sean: This one has a slight, slight burning sensation.

AND . {J-Hope}: Huuu. Sean: Same page, same page. RM: I’m not crying. {Jimin}: Easy peasy. {J-Hope}: Sean, are you okay? Sean: I’m fine, if you’re all fine. I’m fine, if you ‘re all fine. {Jung Kook}: Your body is crying. {RM}: Body to body. {Jung Kook}: Body to body. Yes, yes, yes. A body that makes you cry. {Jimin}: Let’s go.

{RM}: What’s up, guys? {Jimin}: A body to cry over. {RM}: There ‘s nothing wrong. I am fine. Sean: From Tuho to Yut Nori, are there any traditional Korean games you’d suggest I learn? So, which one is the most fun to play? {Suga}: Oh. {RM}: But we don’t have that staff. Want to play something right now? Sean: Yes. Of course.

{RM}: Okay. {Jimin}: Good? {RM}: So, this game is called 3, 6, 9. So, each… we’re simply going to show you. It’s like, it’s 3, 6, 9. So… {Jung Kook}: 1. {Jimin}: 2. {RM}: 4. {Suga}: 5. {J-Hope}: 7. {Sean}: 8. {RM}: So, you need to include like 3, or 6, or 9. But if it’s, like, 33, you have to clap twice.

Like, for number 36 you also have to clap twice. {Jung Kook}: Let’s go. {J-Hope}: 3, 6, 9. Let’s go! RM. First, JK. {Jimin}: Let’s go. {Jung Kook}: 1. {Jimin}: 2. {RM}: 4. {Suga}: 5. {J-Hope}: 7. {Sean}: 8. {Jimin}: 10. {V}: 11. {RM}: 12. {Jin}: 14. {J-Hope}: 15. {Sean}: 16? {Jimin}: Oh! No, man. It doesn’t make water come out.

{Jimin}: No milk. Sean: No milk, no water. No milk, no water. RM: It’s his area, so… Suga: Men never cry. {Jimin}: Sorry. {Suga}: Let’s go. {Jimin}: Let’s go. Come on, wing. Sean: Let’s go, wing. {Jimin}: Let’s go, wing. Cheers. {Sean}: Let’s go, wing. {Sean}: Bless you. {Jung Kook}: Bless you. {RM}: Bless you.

{RM}: Oh! {Suga}: “Home Hell”. RM: “Homemade Hell”? {RM}: I ‘m scared. {J-Hope}: Mm-mm. {Jung Kook}: Mm-mm. Sean: Is it true that you recorded 120 songs during the L.A. sessions for this album? And if so, can you lift the curtain on the types of discussions and debates that go into narrowing them down to the final 14? {V}: Each of us had many opinions.

Sean: J-Hope? Is it going well? {J-Hope}: Yes. Yes, good. Sean: How are you doing? Is it good enough to move on to sauce number seven? {Jung Kook}: Yes. {J-Hope}: Seven. {Jung Kook}: Six-seven. {RM}: Oh! This is disgusting. {Jimin}: Let’s go, wing. Sean, {Jung Kook}: Let’s go, wing. Sean: Let’s go, wing. {Jimin}: Cheers. {RM}: Let’s go, wing. {V}: Cheers.

{J-Hope}: Let’s go. {RM}: Yes! It’s coming! It’s coming. {Jung Kook}: Let’s go, wing. {V}: Yes! Easy peasy, too easy. {RM}: It’s coming! {Jin}: Ah! {J-Hope}: Naaah! {Jin}: Fight! Ah! {Sean}: So, your fans, the Army, have built a whole language around you, which can range from nicknames to inside jokes, memes, and so on.

So, I was hoping to perhaps get a definition of some things that came up in my research. What is Namjooning? Like, how does someone do Namjoon? RM: So, it’s like… Jin: Ah! {RM}: It’s like using your time to read books and, um, take a walk, go to a museum, watch movies. No , not like that. That’s Namjooning. We need, we need… {Sean}: What does it mean when you tell someone “you got no jam”? What does “you got no jam” mean? {RM}: Oh! {Jung Kook}: You got no jam. {V}: You got no jam.

{RM}: You’re not funny. {Jung Kook}: You’re not funny. {V}: You got no jam means boring. {RM}: No fun. It’s like when someone is, when someone is, like, joking around and it’s not funny. It’s like “you got no jam”. Because “jam” means, like, funny in Korean. Sean: What does Runch Rada or Bust mean? {RM}: Wow {V}: Wow. {RM}: That was my…

That was my, that was the name of my game character when I was, like, 13 years old. Sean: Am I doing this right? (speaks in Korean) {J-Hope}: (speaks in Korean) {Suga}: (speaks in Korean) {RM}: A bit outdated, but anyway… {RM}: (speaks in Korean) {V}: (speaks in Korean) {RM}: This is the original.

You are the best. {Suga}: Yeah. The best. {RM}: Sarcastic. {Sean}: (speaking in Korean) {Jung Kook}: Are you okay? Sean: I’m fine. {Jung Kook}: Do you need milk? Sean: I can’t. I can’t. I lost the game. {Jimin}: Oh. {V}: Can I… {Sean}: If you’re ready… {RM}: Uh… {V}: Liquid. {RM}: Refill. {Jung Kook}: Very hot, very hot.

{RM}: Okay. {Jimin}: Let’s go, wing. Sean: Let’s go, wing. {V}: I can’t, I can’t. {Jin}: Oh! Ah! Ah! No! {RM}: We have a live chicken. Sean: You can go, J-Hope, take a walk. If needed. Sean: Walk around a bit if you need to. {Jimin}: What, what’s happening? There’s nothing wrong with it, absolutely nothing wrong.

{Jung Kook}: Yeah, this one tastes like capsaicin. {Jin}: Oh! Sean: Be careful. Be very careful. {Jimin}: Don’t cry. RM: I’m not crying. Dude… {Jung Kook}: Nam-joon is crying over the body. Sean: Yeah, I just dance to let loose. She only dances to let loose. {Jung Kook}: Wow. That’s spicy. {Jin}: Ah! {Sean}: So, while you guys were facing the “Da’ Bomb,” what I want to do is give some superlatives about BTS.

I’m going to make a statement, like which member is most likely to change their hair color next week. And then I want you all to point to the person that this describes at the same time. {Suga}: Okay. Sean: Who in the group is the best chef? {RM}: Okay… {V}: Best chef? {RM}: No 3. 1, 2, 3… {Sean}: JK and Jin at the top of the list? {RM}: He’s the best chef.

Sean: Be very careful with your eyes, Jin. {RM}: He’s not exaggerating, like, I’ve never seen him like this for, like, ten years. Sean: Who is more likely to miss the tour bus because they’re still getting ready? RM: No. 3. 1, 2, 3… Sean: Some opinions are divided. RM: It’s V and Jimin. Jin: Oh! Another milk, please. Sean: Yes, yes.

Sean: Some milk is coming . {Jin}: Oh! Thanks. Ah! Sean: Who is more likely to move and live on a fishing boat when they retire? {J-Hope}: Jin, Jin, Jin. Sean: How about this one? Sean: The person with the least chance of reaching the last wing in Hot Ones. {J-Hope}: Me. {Jin}: Me. {J-Hope}: I give up. {Jin}: Me too.

{J-Hope}: I’m tired. I am tired. I finished. {Jung Kook}: Drink, drink. Sean: I can’t, I can’t. I lost the game, I lost the game. All good. All good. {RM}: Oh, please. Please drink. Sean: Thank you. Thank you, everyone, I appreciate it. {Jimin}: Let’s go, wing! {J-Hope}: Oh! {Jimin}: Let’s go, wing! Sean: That’s what I’m talking about, Jimin. Come on , wing.

{Jimin}: Let’s go. Sean: Let’s go, wing. {Jimin}: Bless you. {Sean}: Bless you. {Jimin}: Okay. {Jung Kook}: Okay. {Jimin}: Health. {RM}: Don’t give up. {J-Hope}: Wow, are you still doing well? {RM}: Respect. Sean: Do you want some ice cream? {RM}: Oh. Yes, please. All good. {Suga}: Level ten. Scoville. {Jin}: Oh… delicious. Oh, yes. Tasty.

Sean: How good is this ice cream? {Jin}: Very good. {Jimin}: Shut up, shut up! {Jung Kook}: Shut up, shut up! {RM}: Nobody’s talking, like… shut up. Nobody, nobody is talking. {Jung Kook}: Shut up, shut up! {RM}: Who are you telling to shut up? {J-Hope}: Mm-mm. {Jin}: Ah. Sean: Anime has produced iconic pop songs, right? {Jimin}: Are you okay? Sean: From “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” to “Guren no Yumiya,” as musicians and anime fans, what makes a great anime opening theme song? Is there one that, in your opinion, is the most memorable?

{Jimin}: “Wangbau”. Jin, {Jung Kook}: (singing in Korean) (singing in Korean) {J-Hope}: (singing in Korean) {Suga}: I’m not very sure, because of the Korean opening version. {V}: Sorry. {RM}: Sorry. Sean: No. Sean: No excuses. {RM}: There are some anime openings that are just too good.

{V}: We love animation. Sean: Sometimes people comment that I look like “One Punch Man”. Do you agree or disagree? {Jimin}: Oh, “One Punch Man”. {RM}: I think you’re too handsome for that. Maybe it’s because of her hair. Sean: I think it’s the hair. {RM}: Sorry. Was that too honest? {Suga}: Let’s go. The final stage.

Sean: Suga, do the dab. {RM}: Oh! {Jin}: Try it. Try, try, try, try, try, try. {Jung Kook}: Okay. Come on, come on. {RM}: Everyone can prove it. {J-Hope}: Everyone will get a taste. {Jin}: Prove it? {Jimin}: Does everyone get a taste test? {RM}: Let’s go, wing. Sean: Let’s go, wing. {Jimin}: Let’s go, wing. Sean: Let’s go, wing.

{Jung Kook}: Ready? Are you ready? {RM}: I’m scared. I’m very scared. {J-Hope}: Go, go, go! {V}: Oh! The smell… {Jin}: My hand is shaking! {Sean}: Cheers. {Jung Kook}: Let’s go, wing! Sean: Let’s go, wing! {RM}: Let’s go, wing. Sean: Let’s go, wing! {Jimin}: Greetings! By BTS. Sean: Shout out to BTS.

{Jimin}: For the Army. I love you all! {RM}: My God. Sean: I know. RM: Dude, Sean. That’s it… {Jimin}: Let’s go, wing. {RM}: That’s illegal. It should be prohibited by law. Sean: But the good news is that the wings of death are already behind us. You conquered the Hot Ones marathon. And to conclude.

RM: Ah… Sean: You guys have a language that goes beyond speech. For more than a decade, you have communicated with your fans through poses, through hand signals, through gestures. So, to wrap things up… {Jin}: Sorry. Sorry. Aaah! Aaaah! Sean: So, to wrap things up, I’m not going to ask you to answer a question. You’ve done enough already.

I just want you all to send in a pose, one by one, that best reflects how you’re feeling after eating the spiciest wings in the world. {J-Hope}: Pose? Pose? {Jin}: Aaaah! Sean: Suga. {Jin}: Even my hands are tired. Sean: RM. {Sean}: V. {Sean}: Jimin. {Sean}: Jung Kook. {RM}: Ooh. {Sean}: And with that, look at you all facing the wings of death. Living to tell the tale.

Now there’s nothing left to do but roll out the red carpet for you. This camera, this camera, or this camera. Tell everyone what’s going on in your lives. {V}: This time… {RM}: Mom. {V}: They’re going to be amazing places. {RM}: I miss you. {V}: Correct. RM: Jin, are you okay? {Jung Kook}: Amazing. {Jimin}: Amazing. Thank you, Sean. {Jin}: Thank you very much.

{Suga}: Can I, can I, can I have another ice cream? {Jung Kook}: Ice cream. {Suga}: Very delicious. Sean: Suga. Great job. Great job. RM. Great job. V. Great job, great job. Great job. {Jung Kook}: Great job, {Sean}: Great job. {Jimin}: Let’s go, wing! Sean: Fans of Hot Ones, what happens when you combine the four hottest peppers on planet Earth? You get the hottest dab of all.

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Why BTS’s Recent Appearance on Hot Ones Has Everyone Talking About Their Secret Resilience

The Fire and the Fame: BTS Takes on the World’s Hottest Challenge

In the glittering, high-pressure universe of global pop stardom, few groups have navigated the ascent as gracefully as BTS. They are a cultural phenomenon, a force of nature that has redefined what it means to be a modern musical act. But even for a group that has topped charts, sold out stadiums across continents, and become the voice of a generation, there remains one final, fiery frontier that separates the legends from the icons: the Hot Ones studio.

When Sean Evans invited the seven members to sit at that legendary table, the air in the room was electric. The premise was simple: answer ten progressively hotter questions while consuming ten wings of increasing lethality. For the members of BTS, this was not just a test of their palate—it was a test of their composure, their bond, and their ability to stay “cool” while the world’s most potent peppers tried to dismantle them from the inside out.

The Calm Before the Burn

As the group settled in, the atmosphere was a mix of nerves and high-energy excitement. RM, the group’s leader and spokesperson, set the stage with a blend of confidence and self-deprecating humor. “We are the best,” he joked, before quickly adding, “but I think we are kind of the weakest.” It was a classic display of the humility that has made them so deeply relatable to millions. The table, laden with eighty wings—a sight Sean Evans noted was the largest spread the show had ever hosted—loomed like an obstacle course.

The initial wings were met with cheers and smiles. There was a sense of camaraderie, a feeling that they were in this together. But as any veteran of the show knows, the early wings are a decoy—a way to lull the guest into a false sense of security before the real heat kicks in.

The Weight of the World Tour

Between bites of increasingly spicy chicken, the conversation turned toward the monumental scale of their success. The transition from performing in a garage in Los Angeles to selling out 82-date world tours is a journey that most artists cannot even fathom. When asked about the pressures of such a schedule, the members revealed the physical and mental toll of their reality.

“I still have ringing in my ears,” one member admitted, describing the lingering aftermath of their massive concerts. The cycle of performing, exhaustion, and the relentless pressure to maintain a perfect image is grueling. They spoke about the morning rituals, the exhaustion that sets in, and the collective effort to “dance it out” even when their bodies felt like they were failing them. It is a level of dedication that borders on the superhuman, yet they remain tethered to the reality of their human limitations.

The Secret to Their Creative Engine

One of the most compelling parts of the discussion revolved around the sheer volume of their creative output. During their sessions in Los Angeles, the group recorded over 120 songs. The process of narrowing these down to the final cut is not just a musical decision; it is a collaborative, and at times, intense negotiation. They described sitting together, listening to every single track, debating their merits, and even scoring them to reach a consensus. It is this “pure” process—where every voice matters and every opinion is weighed—that underscores why their music feels so authentic to their audience.

What would you have done in this situation? Would you have stayed focused on the music, or would you have been too distracted by the growing heat on your tongue to care about the creative process?

The Heat Intensifies: When the “Cool” Factor Fades

As the wings moved into the “Danger Zone,” the mood in the room shifted. Laughter turned into grimaces; confident smiles were replaced by frantic reaching for milk. The members, usually so poised under the glare of stadium spotlights, found themselves humbled by the simple, brutal reality of the peppers. There were moments of genuine struggle. The 7th and 8th wings, in particular, seemed to be the breaking point for several members.

“It’s not fun when someone is kidding and it’s not funny,” one member quipped, trying to deflect the pain with humor as the spice began to take hold. Yet, even in their discomfort, the bond of the group was visible. They checked on each other, shared the burden, and supported one another through the physical ordeal. It was a reminder that no matter how big they get, they remain a unit—seven individuals navigating the peaks and valleys of fame together.

Beyond the Music: The Language of ARMY

The conversation touched upon the unique relationship between BTS and their fans, ARMY. The development of a shared language, full of inside jokes, memes, and complex references, is a testament to the depth of their connection. For an outsider, it might seem like a complex code; for the members, it is the bedrock of their community. They discussed how this communication is not just about the music, but about the shared experiences, the books they read, the walks they take, and the movies they watch. It is a holistic approach to fandom that bridges the gap between the pedestal of celebrity and the intimacy of daily life.

The Last Stand

As they neared the end of the gauntlet, the intensity peaked. The final wings were a blur of sweat, shared glances of agony, and the surreal realization that they had, in fact, conquered the table. The “wings of death” had failed to break them. In those final moments, the exhaustion was evident, but so was a sense of accomplishment. They had faced the fire and come out the other side.

The closing segment saw the group reflecting on what lies ahead—the upcoming tour, the new music, and the promise of more spectacular performances. Their message to the fans was clear: “We really have a lot of cool stages coming up… I hope ARMY is prepared.” They promised to show the world the best versions of themselves, despite the fatigue, the pressure, and the literal pain of the last hour.

The Reflection: Was it Worth the Burn?

Looking back at the entire experience, it is clear that this was about much more than just eating hot wings. It was a litmus test for their character. In the world of entertainment, authenticity is the highest currency, and by putting themselves through such an unfiltered, demanding, and often uncomfortable situation, BTS reinforced why they are at the top.

They didn’t just survive the heat; they engaged with it. They were vulnerable, funny, and incredibly human. They showed us that behind the polished choreography and the record-breaking sales, there are seven people who are still learning, still growing, and still finding joy in the chaos of their lives.

If you had the chance to sit at that table and ask them one final question about their future, what would you ask?

The Final Verdict

The legacy of BTS is not just in the numbers, the awards, or the stadiums. It is in these small, human moments—the shared struggle, the honest laughter, and the resilience in the face of the unexpected. Whether they are performing in front of millions or sitting in a small, hot room in New York, they remain true to their core. They are a reminder that no matter how much the world demands of you, there is strength in staying together, in finding humor in the pain, and in never losing sight of why you started in the first place.

The journey continues, the music keeps playing, and the fire—both the literal kind from the wings and the metaphorical kind from their ambition—shows no sign of burning out. They have proven once again that they are not just defined by their records, but by the hearts they touch along the way.

The world is watching, and BTS is only just getting started. Stay tuned, because the best is yet to come.

It is not just about the destination; it is about who you choose to walk through the fire with.