K-pop sensation BTS's Busan concert 'Yet to Come' to be free. See details
According to Big Hit Music, 100,000 BTS ARMY will attend a live in-person concert in Busan, while an extra 10,000 people will watch a live play. Free of charge concert came up as BTS's commitment to the Busan World Expo 2030.
By ET Spotlight Special |
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BTS shared pictures from the ceremony on their official Twitter account.
South Korean boy band BTS also known as Bangtan Boys is possibly the most popular boy band today. They have achieved the position and now are certain that fans will show up to see them regardless of what happens after holding the largest concerts, following the Covid-19 pandemic with their song, 'Permission To Dance on Stage' in LA, Seoul and Las Vegas.
It was previously stated by members of BTS that their sole objective as a group was to stage a free worldwide concert for its fans, and it now appears that their wish will soon come true.
After being named the Honorary Ambassadors of the 2030 Busan Expo, BTS members were prepared to host the World Expo leaders when they visited South Korea in the coming months and assist in submitting the country's proposal to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan.
BTS will hold their forthcoming concert in Busan this October as part of the celebration, which is free to attend. Up to 100,000 fans will attend the free performance of 'Yet To Come' on October 15 in Busan.
Politically active K-pop fans step in to help Bangkok's distinctive tuk tuk drivers
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According to a Reuters report, drivers of Bangkok's distinctive tuk tuks have been among the hardest-hit by the pandemic's devastation of Thailand's all-important tourism industry. But unexpected help came this year from Thailand's politically disaffected and K-pop-obsessed youth when they stopped buying ads celebrating their idols' birthdays and album launches from public transport, instead giving their ad money to grassroots businesses, including tuk tuks and street food vendors.
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Over the last few months, young fans have mobilised to put up banners of their favourite K-pop idols on the iconic vehicles for a month at a time, providing a new source of income for struggling drivers. So far, the initiative has benefited several hundred tuk tuk drivers. There are more than 9,000 tuk tuks registered in Bangkok, according to government data.
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The trend has roots in anti-government protests last year that drew tens of thousands of students calling for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha - who first came to power in a military coup - to step down. Many K-pop fans were protesters themselves, and last year vowed to pull huge billboard advertising fees from Bangkok's skytrain and underground subway services after mass transport shut down to try to prevent students from reaching protest sites.
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The fans started printing vinyl or cardboard signs and recruiting tuk tuk drivers at garages and on the street - funnelling their ad funds to the people who need it most. "It's a political expression that we don't support capitalists. This marked a change from us competing to book skytrain and subway billboards, but now it's tuk tuks," said Pichaya Prachathomrong, 27.
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The "Tuk Up" service, created by 21-year-old university sophomore Thitipong Lohawech, was initially to help dozens of drivers who rented vehicles from his family's garage. But now it supports about 300 drivers from all over Bangkok. "The fans are distributing income to the grassroots, which helps drive social change and support the economy," said Thitipong.
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Big Hit Music (HYBE) revealed on August 24 that BTS will have its upcoming concert in Busan, South Korea, this year. The performance will help South Korea's bid for the '2030 Busan World Expo' to succeed. On October 15 at 6 p.m. KST (5 a.m. ET), BTS will perform at 'Yet To Come,' hosting a special stage for 100,000 fans.
The Busan Ilgwang Special Stage in Gijang-gun, Busan, will host BTS's concert. The live performance is exceptional since it will be BTS's first in-person meeting with fans since the release of their anthology album, 'Proof.' In addition, HYBE has revealed that 'Yet To Come' will be broadcast live on Weverse, Zepeto and Naver Now.
In the coming days, further details regarding the event will be made public.
The entire concert, according to Big Hit Music, will be free to attend, with the possible exception of some reservation and shipping costs. The label disclosed that since BTS members are the authorised ambassadors for the 'Busan World Expo 2030,' the boy group plans to engage in several marketing campaigns for the event, beginning with the 'Yet To Come' Busan concert in October 2022, to raise awareness of Busan and support their bid to host the 2030 World Expo.