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Los Angeles declares 'BTS Week' ahead of concerts

Los Angeles has officially declared "BTS Week" ahead of the K-pop supergroup's four sold-out shows, the latest in a series of such honors bestowed on the group by cities around the world, the group's agency BigHit Music said Tuesday. The U.S. city designated Sept. 1-8 as "BTS Week" to mark the group's "Arirang" world tour concerts at SoFi Stadium on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. As…

Los Angeles declares 'BTS Week' ahead of concerts

Los Angeles has officially declared September 1-8 as BTS Week to celebrate the K-pop supergroup's upcoming Arirang world tour concerts at SoFi Stadium. The U.S. city marked the occasion by lighting City Hall in red, a nod to the key color of BTS's fifth studio album, Arirang. A formal proclamation ceremony took place at the City Hall on Monday, attended by officials from the City Council, tourism officials, and executives from BigHit Music.

Mayor Karen Bass emphasized that the declaration highlights the group's impact on global culture and its special bond with Los Angeles.

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