'BTS in BUSAN': Free BTS concert to promote South Korea World Expo bid, more details inside
K-pop mega-band BTS will reunite on Saturday, October 15 in Busan to throw a free concert for the promotion of South Korea’s bid to host the World Expo. Read further for all details.
By ET Spotlight Special | Updated:
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A crowd of over 100,000 BTS fans is expected to gather in Busan for a free BTS concert titled "BTS in Busan." Let us know more about how and what this free BTS concert is all about.
• The popular Korean group BTS will hold a free concert in Busan to support Korea's bid to host the World Expo.
• The Busan concert will be the first time, the group will come together since their announcement four months ago to take a break from group activities.
• The megastar boys band has credited millions to the Korean Economy over the years. Even during the pandemic, with not many concerts under the name, the BTS label is said to have made a lot of profits.
• In June 2022, the boys band announced they would take a break to pursue solo careers.
• South Korea is among the four countries to host the event in 2030.
• The other contending countries are Ukraine, Italy, and Saudi Arabia.
• The Bureau International des Expositions will vote and announce the winner next year.
• The Government of South Korea appointed BTS to be the official ambassador for Busan's bid.
• According to the city government, around 100,000 fans will be in Busan for this concert and related events.
Will BTS join the military?
When will the “BTS in Busan” concert happen?
BTS will reunite to throw a concert in Busan on Saturday, October 15.
The BTS Busan Crowd
• The popular Korean group BTS will hold a free concert in Busan to support Korea's bid to host the World Expo.
• The Busan concert will be the first time, the group will come together since their announcement four months ago to take a break from group activities.
• The megastar boys band has credited millions to the Korean Economy over the years. Even during the pandemic, with not many concerts under the name, the BTS label is said to have made a lot of profits.
• In June 2022, the boys band announced they would take a break to pursue solo careers.
The World Expo 2030
• South Korea is among the four countries to host the event in 2030.
• The other contending countries are Ukraine, Italy, and Saudi Arabia.
• The Bureau International des Expositions will vote and announce the winner next year.
• The Government of South Korea appointed BTS to be the official ambassador for Busan's bid.
• According to the city government, around 100,000 fans will be in Busan for this concert and related events.
BTS's military duty
The Saturday event comes as the prospect of mandatory military duty. This South Korean rule has been hovering over the band for some time.
FAQ-
Will BTS join the military?
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BTS will reunite to throw a concert in Busan on Saturday, October 15.
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