BTS to kick off first-ever Peru concerts as Lima rolls out 'BTS Avenue'
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- Global K-pop sensation BTS will launch its first-ever ...
K-pop superstars BTS are set to kick off their first-ever concerts in Peru starting Wednesday, as Lima unveils a week-long BTS Avenue and dazzling purple-lit landmarks to celebrate the group's historic visit. The septet will take to the stage at Estadio San Marcos in Lima on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday for their Arirang world tour, marking their debut in the South American country since 2013.
To commemorate the event, Santiago de Surco district temporarily renamed Sacramento Street as BTS Avenue from October 5-11, complete with signs along the route. Arco Morisco, a prominent landmark in the district's Friendship Park, was illuminated in the band's signature purple color on Monday and will feature daily light shows through Sunday. Meanwhile, the Fountain of Fantasy at Lima's Fountain Park will present a BTS-themed show with music, lights, and water screens during the same timeframe.
BTS made their South American debut last weekend by headlining a two-day show at Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campin in Bogota, drawing an estimated 100,000 fans.
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