Los Angeles Designates 'BTS Week' Ahead of Sold Out Concerts
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Los Angeles has officially declared September 1 to 8 as "BTS Week" to mark the K-pop group's four sold out performances at SoFi Stadium. The concerts, part of the "Arirang" world tour, are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. This marks the group's return to the venue approximately four years and nine months after their "Permission to Dance on Stage" concerts in December 2021.
As part of the celebration, Los Angeles City Hall will be lit in red on Tuesday. This color corresponds to the key color of the group's fifth studio album, "Arirang." A formal proclamation ceremony took place at City Hall on Monday, with attendees including members of the City Council, tourism officials, and executives from BigHit Music.
Mayor Karen Bass stated that the declaration reflects a belief in the power of arts and culture to foster mutual understanding and unite communities. The Los Angeles City Council resolution described BTS as one of the most influential artists of its generation since its 2013 debut, noting that the group has opened doors for Korean and other Asian artists globally. The resolution also praised the group's messages of self love and hope, as well as its efforts to connect people across different languages and cultures.
Council member John Lee added that the proclamation recognizes the city's longstanding ties with Korea and the Korean American community. These honors follow similar designations of "BTS Week" or "BTS Day" in Toronto, the state of Illinois, and El Paso County in Texas.
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- The center lean outlet focused on the group's global cultural influence and the broader pattern of cities granting similar honors.
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- The center-right lean outlet emphasized the specific connection between the proclamation and the ties between Los Angeles and the Korean American community.
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