Every year, the Super Bowl halftime show sparks endless debates about who deserves the stage, and this time Billboard decided to do what everyone’s secretly been thinking: they named BTS as a potential performer for the 2026 halftime show. Cue the chaos. The internet instantly split into two predictable camps—those who said “finally, the kings deserve it” and those clutching their pearls like BTS hasn’t already proven themselves to be the biggest act on the planet.
Let’s be clear here: if we’re talking about impact, global reach, and the ability to get millions glued to a screen, BTS isn’t just a candidate—they’re the candidate. Who else has shattered records in every major market, sold out stadiums faster than you can say “ticketmaster meltdown,” and moved world leaders to tears with their speeches? The Super Bowl is supposed to be the pinnacle of live performance. Well, newsflash: BTS already redefined what that looks like years ago.
Of course, some skeptics tried to argue that BTS “doesn’t fit” the Super Bowl vibe. Right, because the vibe is… what, exactly? A mix of dad-rock nostalgia, overplayed pop medleys, and occasional wardrobe malfunctions? Please. The only malfunction the NFL should worry about is their servers crashing under the weight of ARMYs trying to livestream the event worldwide.
Fans online were quick to point out that this wouldn’t just be a halftime show—it would be a global cultural reset. Imagine the seven members delivering a medley of their greatest hits, weaving choreography that makes NFL plays look like slow motion, and uniting millions of viewers who might not even care about football. That’s not a show—that’s history.
The truth is simple: BTS doesn’t need the Super Bowl. Their legacy is already secured, their stages already legendary, their fanbase already unmatched. But the Super Bowl? Oh, it desperately needs BTS. Because while halftime shows come and go, one thing is certain—if BTS ever takes that stage, nobody will be talking about the score. They’ll be talking about the night American football finally bowed to the kings of music.
