A promotional poster for K-pop group BTS' "The City Arirang" projects in Las Vegas and Busan / Courtesy of BigHit Music
K-pop supergroup BTS' large-scale cultural program "The City" will return to Las Vegas next month and Busan in June to celebrate the group's stops there for the ongoing world tour, the group's agency, BigHit Music, said Monday.
"The City" project debuted during the band's "Permission to Dance on Stage" tour in Las Vegas in 2022 to boost the festive mood, illuminating the city's major landmarks in purple, the signature color of its global fandom, ARMY. The project also features various BTS-themed cultural events, including musical foundation shows, drone lighting displays and photo exhibitions and multimedia installation art.
It was last staged in Seoul to celebrate the release of BTS' fifth studio album, "Arirang," on March 20 and a landmark live performance in central Seoul the following day.
The upcoming editions will be held around the group's "Arirang" world tour concerts in each city.
In Las Vegas, the event will run May 20-31. BigHit Music said the project will present highly immersive experiences through partnerships with major local brands, alongside visual displays utilizing city landmarks.
In Busan, it will be held from June 5-21, timed to coincide with the group's two-night concerts at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 12-13, with various related programs planned.
Source: Korea Times News
