‘It feels like a homecoming’: BTS Army takes over Toronto ahead of stadium shows
The fan club, BTS Army Toronto, is gearing up for BTS’s much-anticipated return to Toronto for the first time in more than a decade.
Nearly four years ago, Sokvin Vann found a positive outlet through her love for K-pop and the globally popular boy band, BTS. Vann formed BTS Army Toronto, a local fan club that hosts activations, fan meet-ups, giveaways, fundraisers, and promotes local Korean businesses. Her brother's death in the aftermath of founding the club did not deter her, as she continued to grow it into a thriving community.
The band is set to perform sold-out shows at Rogers Stadium, with about 100,000 fans attending across two nights. The BTS Army Toronto members share a deep devotion for the band, citing the meaningful lyrics and lyrical intentions as a key factor. BTS is known to touch on topics such as mental health and self-love in their music.
The band's fifth album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S., indicating the genre's expanding reach in North America. The City of Toronto has even renamed a portion of Yonge Street to BTS Boulevard in anticipation of the band's first visit since 2015.
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