Worldwide ARMYs revealed that they learned about the EXPO and felt the excitement for it through BTS’ concert.
Sera (23), a German exchange student at Chung-Ang University from Seoul, said, “I am a big fan of BTS who loves Korea. I couldn’t get a ticket because the concert was held in Busan this time, but I came here myself and the city was so beautiful.”
On October 14th, a day ahead of the performance, the vicinity of Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan, where the BTS concert will be held, was already crowded with thousands or ARMYs (BTS fans).
On electric poles near the concert hall, banners expressing affection to BTS members can be seen everywhere.
Here, rehearsal for the next day’s performance was in full swing, and when the sound of music was heard, fans listened to the song outside the stadium and captured the atmosphere of the scene with their cell phone cameras.
Many ARMYs dyed their hair color and hijab purple, as well as bring purple fashion items such as masks, hats, and bags to join in the concert’s atmosphere.
Carla (27), a Mexican who came from Seoul to see the performance, smiled broadly and said, “I arrived in Busan yesterday and went to a cafe run by the BTS family and attractions related to the members, such as Busan Citizens Park. I went to the concert hall in advance because I wanted to meet and communicate with other ARMYs”.
Fans also said that they learned more about the bid for the 2030 World Expo in Busan through the BTS performance.
Person A, who in his 40s, came alone from Gwangju, said, ”I have been aware of information related to the expo while listening to media reports,” adding, “Since BTS is performing to attract the expo, I have become more interested.”
Goods for BTS fans were sold outdoors near the stadium, and fans exchanged goods they made and albums with each other.
BTS Yet To Come in Busan, which is held to support the city’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo, will commence at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the afternoon of October 15th.
Fans who are unable to attend the in-person performance can enjoy the performance through a live broadcast on the large screen installed in the outdoor parking lot of Busan Port International Passenger Terminal and the special stage in Haeundae.
Source: dispatch
