The city of Los Angeles and the LA Tourism Board have officially declared September 1 to 8 as 'BTS Week' to celebrate the group's local concert.
BTS will hold four performances of their 'BTS World Tour Arirang' at SoFi Stadium in LA on September 1, 2, 5, and 6. All tickets for these shows have already sold out.
In recognition of BTS's return to the 'Entertainment Capital of the World,' the city has designated this special week to celebrate with local residents and tourists from around the globe.
A special proclamation ceremony for BTS Week took place on August 31 at Los Angeles City Hall. The event aimed to honor BTS's achievements in connecting people worldwide through music and to highlight the special relationship between BTS and LA.
Attendees included officials from the city of LA, the LA Tourism Board, and representatives from Big Hit Music, who delivered the official proclamation. To mark the occasion, Los Angeles City Hall will be illuminated in red on September 1, symbolizing a warm welcome and friendship from LA to BTS and their fans worldwide.
During the proclamation ceremony, LA Mayor Karen Bass stated, 'Los Angeles is a global city that has grown based on its incredible diversity and long-standing ties to the Korean and Korean-American community. The declaration of 'BTS Week' reflects Los Angeles's belief in the power of art and culture to enhance mutual understanding and unite communities. We are proud to celebrate BTS's remarkable contributions to global culture and our special connection with them alongside the world.'
The LA Tourism Board also highlighted key local attractions closely associated with BTS. Notable locations include SoFi Stadium, which hosted the sold-out 'Permission to Dance on Stage – Los Angeles' concert in 2021 and will be the venue for this year's Arirang performances.
Other significant sites include the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Genesee Avenue, where BTS performed iconic songs like 'Butter,' 'Permission to Dance,' and 'Dynamite' in 2021. Nearby is Television City, where BTS made memorable appearances on 'The Late Late Show with James Corden.' Additionally, the Sepulveda Dam, the filming location for the official Kinetic Manifesto Film of their 2020 song 'ON,' continues to attract fans.
Locations that underscore BTS's status as global pop icons include the Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live, where they made history as the first Korean artists to present at the Grammy Awards in 2019, and the Grammy Museum, which hosted a special discussion with the members in 2018 about their music and creative process.
Furthermore, Santa Monica State Beach and Pacific Park, where the members relaxed after recording songs for the 'Arirang' album, are also highlighted as key attractions. In 2021, a special lighting event welcomed BTS to LA by illuminating the Ferris wheel with the BTS logo in purple.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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