From 'BTS Boulevard' to US governor's praise: BTS sweeps N. America on 'ARIRANG' tour
As its ongoing "ARIRANG" world tour sweeps across North America, Korean boy group BTS is capturing more than just enthusiastic crowds — It is inspiring local governments to roll out the red carpet with a series of high-profile official tributes. Toronto City Council has recently approved a plan to temporarily co-name a stretch of Yonge Street in the city's North York district as "BTS Boulevard"…
Korean boy band BTS is currently embarking on a North American leg of their ARIRANG world tour, capturing the hearts of fans and garnering official recognition from local governments along the way. In Toronto, City Council has voted to temporarily co-name a section of Yonge Street, BTS Boulevard, for the duration of the group's concerts from August 22-23.
The council has also requested the city to designate the concert dates as BTS Weekend. BigHit Music, the band's management company, confirms that Toronto sought approval for using BTS's intellectual property in connection with these initiatives.
Meanwhile, BTS is making stops across North America, having recently performed in Baltimore, Maryland. Maryland Governor Wes Moore expressed his support for the group, praising their impact on his state. The band is set to continue their tour at M&T Bank Stadium on August 10-11, AT&T Stadium in Arlington on August 15-16, and Rogers Stadium in Toronto on August 22-23.
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