Los Angeles Officially Declares Today as 'BTS Week' to Grandly Welcome the Group

Los Angeles has officially declared "BTS Week" and rolled out a massive welcome for BTS.

As BTS holds their "BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN LOS ANGELES" at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on September 1-2 and 5-6 (local time), the city has designated September 1 to 8 as "BTS Week" to commemorate the occasion.

Los Angeles held an official proclamation ceremony at City Hall on August 31, attended by figures including city council members, tourism board officials, and representatives from BIGHIT MUSIC.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated, "The proclamation of 'BTS Week' embodies our belief that art and culture have the power to foster mutual understanding and unite communities. We are proud to honor the remarkable achievements of BTS, who have made significant contributions to global culture, and to celebrate their special bond with Los Angeles alongside people around the world."

On September 1, City Hall will be illuminated in red, the key color of BTS's 5th full-length album "ARIRANG." This signifies an official welcome and a message of friendship toward the group and the concertgoers visiting the city.

In a resolution, the City Council introduced BTS, stating, "Since their debut in 2013, BTS has established themselves as one of the most influential artists representing the current generation." The council also highlighted them as a group that paved the way for Korean and Asian artists in the global music industry. Furthermore, it praised how their messages of music, performance, self-love, and hope have connected people across languages, cultures, and generations while widely promoting Korean culture.

Meanwhile, BTS will return to SoFi Stadium for the first time in about 4 years and 9 months since their "BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LA" concert in December 2021. All four shows sold out early.
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