Los Angeles declares 'BTS Week' ahead of concerts
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Los Angeles has officially declared "BTS Week" ahead ...
On September 1, Los Angeles officially proclaimed BTS Week prior to the K-pop supergroup's four sold-out concerts as part of their Arirang world tour. The city's BigHit Music agency announced the designation to celebrate BTS's return to SoFi Stadium on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. City Hall will be illuminated in red on Tuesday, aligning with the primary color of BTS's fifth studio album, Arirang.
A formal proclamation ceremony was held at the City Hall on Monday, attended by city officials and BigHit executives. Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the power of arts and culture in fostering mutual understanding and uniting communities, praising BTS's global influence and cultural impact. The City Council resolution highlighted BTS's status as one of the most influential artists of their generation, their messages of self-love and hope resonating with people across languages, cultures, and generations, and their role in spreading Korean culture worldwide.
The BTS Week honors reflect the city's appreciation for the group's remarkable contributions to global culture.
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