The K-pop boyband sparked rumors of a collaboration with the American singer-songwriter last week.
BTS shared on Twitter a picture with Khalid from backstage at their concert at the Rose Bowl Stadium, near Los Angeles.
Welcome friend !! @thegreatkhalid pic.twitter.com/xKTfvS0tlZ
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) May 6, 2019
Speaking with 102.7 KIIS-FM Los Angeles, they confirmed an upcoming project with the singer of "Free Spirit."
When asked about who they would like to work with next, RM replied: "I have to mention Khalid... Our friend. It is really happening. So please stay tuned to our Khalid collaboration." The South Korean band didn't reveal any additional details about the project.
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Khalid is the latest American singer to team up with BTS. Halsey recently collaborated with the K-pop phenomenon for "Boy With Luv," whose music video has racked up 286 million views on YouTube.
BTS has also worked with Nicki Minaj and Ed Sheeran. The British singer-songwriter appears on the band's EP "Map of the Soul: Persona," which was released in April.
Fresh off winning two Billboard Music Awards, BTS recently kicked off their "Love Yourself: Speak Yourself" world tour in Los Angeles. Tickets and additional details about the world tour can be found at https://bts.ibighit.com/.
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