A total of 100,000 were expected to visit the stadium and other areas, according to Pusan Metropolitan City authorities, with some fans watching the event live on large screens set up at several places around Pusan. The concert followed the seven-member band's announcement of a break in June from group musical activities to pursue solo projects, raising questions about the band's future.
The free concert titled 'BTS in PUSAN' drew an audience of about 52,000 people to a stadium, according to the Yon hap News Agency. A total of 100,000 were expected to visit the stadium and other areas, according to Pusan Metropolitan City authorities, with some fans watching the event live on large screens set up at several places around Pusan.
The concert followed the seven-member band's announcement of a break in June from group musical activities to pursue solo projects, raising questions about the band's future. With BTS' oldest member, Jin, who is turning 30 next year, facing South Korea's mandatory military service, the country's defense minister said in August that BTS might still be able to perform overseas while serving in the military.
Under a 2019 revision of the law, globally recognized K-pop stars were allowed to put off their service until 30. Military service is hugely controversial in South Korea, where all able-bodied men aged between 18 and 28 must fulfill their duties as part of efforts to defend against nuclear-armed North Korea. "If the seven BTS members feel the same way and if you guys have faith in us, we will overcome whatever happens to us in the future, and we will perform with you guys and make music. Please have faith in us," BTS leader RM told fans during the concert, without elaborating further.
Four countries, including South Korea, Ukraine, and Saudi Arabia, have submitted competing candidatures to organize World Expo 2030, according to the expo organizing body Bureau International dies Expositions (BIG). The host country of the World Expo 2030 is expected to be elected next year. In July, K-pop sensation BTS was named the official ambassador for the World Expo 2030 in Pusan, over 300 km (190 miles) southeast of the capital Seoul.
BTS made its debut in June 2013 and became a worldwide sensation with its upbeat hits and social campaigns aimed at empowering young people. Last year, BTS became the first Asian band to win artist of the year at the American Music Awards. The group met US President Joe Biden at the White House in May to discuss hate crimes against Asians.
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BTS made its debut in June 2013 and became a worldwide sensation with its upbeat hits and social campaigns aimed at empowering young people. Last year, BTS became the first Asian band to win artist of the year at the American Music Awards. The group met US President Joe Biden at the White House in May to discuss hate crimes against Asians.
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