BTS announces additional shows in Lima, Santiago, and Buenos Aires for their October South America tour, expanding their global reach.
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BTS (Bulletproof Boy Scouts) announced additional performances in three South American cities. Today (8th), BTS announced through the global fan platform Weverse that they will add one performance each in Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; and Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of their South American tour in October. This means that the 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'' will unfold in 85 performances across 34 cities. They have made significant achievements in South America. They will be the first Korean singers to perform at Estadio El Campín in Bogotá, Colombia, and Estadio Único de La Plata in Buenos Aires. Additionally, they will be the first Korean singers to hold a solo concert at Estadio Nacional in Santiago. This will be BTS's first visit to Colombia, Peru, and Argentina as a complete group, highlighting the high expectations from local music fans. In particular, in Peru, fans are actively participating in a campaign to 'plant one million trees' in the historical protection area of Machu Picchu, preparing for BTS's arrival through various activities such as public space improvement. They will start the 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'' on the 9th at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. After meeting fans in Goyang, they will travel to Japan on the 17th and 18th to perform at Tokyo Dome. This tour will feature a 360-degree stage, providing an overwhelming immersive experience for the audience.
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