North America in an uproar... 'BTS Week' officially declared to welcome BTS

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Los Angeles, USA, has officially declared "BTS Week" and is warmly welcoming the group BTS.

BTS will hold "BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN LOS ANGELES" at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on September 1–2 and 5–6 (local time). To commemorate this, Los Angeles has designated September 1 through 8 as "BTS Week."

Additionally, on September 1, City Hall will be illuminated in red, the key color of BTS's fifth full-length album "ARIRANG." This serves as an official welcome and a symbol of friendship toward fans visiting both the group and the city.

An official declaration ceremony was held at City Hall on August 31, attended by members of the City Council, the Los Angeles Tourism Board, and representatives from Big Hit Music. Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, stated, "The declaration of 'BTS Week' reflects our belief that art and culture have the power to foster mutual understanding and unite communities. We are proud to celebrate BTS's remarkable achievements, which have greatly contributed to global culture, along with their special bond with Los Angeles, together with people around the world."

John Lee, a Los Angeles City Council member, said, "This declaration is a city-level tribute to the unique footprint BTS has left on global culture." He added, "It also embodies our pride in commemorating the long-standing ties and cultural exchanges between Los Angeles, Korea, and the Korean-American community."

Doane Liu, Director of the Los Angeles Tourism Bureau, praised the group, stating, "BTS has connected people from different cultures, generations, and corners of the world through music beyond just sound." He continued, "We are very pleased that a meaningful performance will take place once again in Los Angeles. Through this 'BTS Week,' we aim to honor their positive influence and their long-standing connection with Los Angeles."

Eileen Hanson, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the Los Angeles Tourism Board, expressed her hope that all visitors coming to the city for the concert will discover the special bond between BTS and Los Angeles through "BTS Week" and experience the city's charm firsthand.

In a resolution, the City Council introduced BTS as "one of the most influential artists representing the current generation since their debut in 2013." It also highlighted the group for paving the way for Korean and Asian artists in the global music industry.

The Council further evaluated that BTS has contributed to connecting people worldwide across languages, cultures, and generations through music, performances, and messages of self-love (Self-Love) and hope, while widely promoting Korean culture. It particularly commended their consistent delivery of positive messages through campaigns such as "LOVE MYSELF" in collaboration with UNICEF and speeches at the United Nations. Mentioning that the Los Angeles concert marks the final stop of their North American tour, the Council also emphasized the significance of this special connection.

Meanwhile, BTS will return to SoFi Stadium for the first time since "BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LA" in December 2021, approximately four years and nine months later.

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