Los Angeles has proclaimed “BTS Week” to commemorate BTS’s performances.
BTS will hold “BTS World Tour Arirang in Los Angeles” at Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium on September 1-2 and 5-6 (local time). This marks the group’s return to the venue for the first time in approximately 4 years and 9 months.
Los Angeles has designated September 1-8 as “BTS Week” to mark the occasion. On the first day, City Hall will be illuminated in red, the key color of “Arirang.” The lighting carries meanings of welcome and friendship toward BTS and its audience.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held an official proclamation ceremony on August 31. She stated, “The proclamation of ‘BTS Week’ embodies a belief that art and culture have the power to deepen mutual understanding and connect communities as one.”
She continued, “BTS has made significant contributions to global culture. We are proud to honor their remarkable achievements and celebrate their special connection with Los Angeles together with people around the world.”
The local tourism board also welcomed BTS’s return. It expressed hopes that “BTS Week” would serve as an opportunity to reflect on the special relationship between BTS and Los Angeles, and to directly experience the city’s charm.
The Los Angeles City Council also highlighted BTS’s influence. It noted, “Since their debut in 2013, BTS has established itself as one of the most influential artists representing the current generation.”
