인기 게시판 TOP 50
I am truly proud to hear the news that BTS has successfully wrapped up their North American tour. The fact that all 31 performances across 12 cities in North America, spanning from Tampa to Los Angeles, were sold out and that they connected with a whopping 1.92 million fans makes us realize once again just how tremendous BTS's global influence is. In particular, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, approximately 282,000 people gathered for four shows, and with a cumulative total of eight shows and about 496,000 attendees, they set a record for the highest attendance by a group since the stadium opened. From a fan's perspective, the word "legend" is truly an understatement.
The most impressive scene of all was seeing fans at the concert venue raising the Korean flag together to the tune of 'Arirang.' It made me feel even more proud to see that they are naturally spreading Korean culture and sentiment, going beyond simply gaining immense popularity overseas. It is also truly heartwarming to hear that local media highly praised BTS's cultural influence, and that fans continued to enjoy Korean elements such as Hanbok, Taegeukseon, and Norigae even outside the venue. The fact that the City of Los Angeles declared the 1st to the 8th as 'BTS Week' and even painted City Hall red also seems to demonstrate just how special a presence BTS is in the local community.
As a fan, every time I hear news like this, I feel a renewed sense of pride for having supported BTS. Leaving behind the intense passion they created in North America, I am even more excited to see them continue their tour into South America, and I look forward to the new stages and records they will set in the future. Just as the members said they hope to stay connected wherever they are, I want to support BTS's next journey with one heart, together with ARMYs all over the world. I will watch with excitement to see what new legendary moments they will create, surpassing the records they have already built.