I realized once again that it has completely changed the landscape of the pop market.

I realized once again that they have completely changed the landscape of the global pop market, which used to be centered on the English-speaking world. There was typically an invisible glass ceiling where it was nearly impossible for Asian artists to sell out every stadium show, but by filling all 31 shows without a single gap, they completely shattered that prejudice. It is so exhilarating and amazing to see that they are no longer just an exotic sensation from the periphery, but have established themselves as a solid mainstream act and a guaranteed hit at the heart of the US music market.