BTS concerts in Peru projected to generate $19 mil. in tourism revenue
BTS’s first performances in Peru drew more than 150,000 fans to Lima and are projected to generate about 25.1 billion won ($19 million) in tourism-related economic benefits for the country, according to a forecast by Peru’s tourism ministry. The group’s agency, BigHit Music, said Sunday that roughly 151,500 fans attended the three shows at Estadio San Marcos on Oct. 7, 9 and 10 — part of the…
Peru's tourism ministry predicts that BTS's first performances in the country will generate approximately $19 million in tourism-related economic benefits. The forecast comes from the attendance of over 151,500 fans at the three shows held at Estadio San Marcos on October 7, 9, and 10. This far exceeded the ministry's initial projection of 50,000 visitors to the capital.
BTS's agency, BigHit Music, confirmed the staggering turnout, far surpassing expectations. The Lima concerts marked BTS's first performances in Peru since their debut in 2013. The members expressed surprise at the group's delayed arrival to the South American nation during their performance. BTS member V honored Hangeul Day, a national holiday in South Korea, by wearing a specially designed shirt that featured his name and the name of the host city in Korean characters during the concert.
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