BTS fans take to streets in Chile over concert cancellation
BTS was scheduled to perform in Santiago’s Estadio Nacional from Oct 14 to 17 in front of over 48,000 fans
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- Hundreds of BTS fans protested in Santiago, Chile, against the government’s cancellation of three October concerts due to venue issues.
- The concerts were planned at Estadio Nacional with over 48,000 fans expected, including an added date due to high demand.
- The government cited technical concerns about potential damage to the stadium field from the 360-degree stage and criticised the organiser for selling tickets before approval.
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SEOUL – Hundreds of BTS fans gathered in Chile on July 5 to protest against the Chilean government’s decision to halt the K-pop group’s three scheduled Arirang world tour concerts in October
BTS’ fandom, Army, demonstrated on the streets of the capital Santiago, wearing purple outfits, waving purple balloons and holding picket signs. The protesters opposed the government’s decision to cancel three concerts that were scheduled for October as part of the group’s Arirang world tour
BTS was scheduled to perform at Santiago’s Estadio Nacional from Oct 14 to 17 in front of over 48,000 fans. The date on Oct 14 was added after tickets for the shows on the 16th and 17th sold out fast in April
Army marched towards the La Moneda presidential palace while singing BTS’ songs and holding picket signs that said “BTS to the National Stadium”
Sports Minister Natalia Duco said the decision does not mean the concerts will be cancelled permanently. However, there is currently no alternative venue capable of accommodating an audience of that size in Santiago or in nearby cities such as Vina del Mar and Concepcion
The Chilean government has cited technical reasons for the cancellation. The country’s National Sports Institute, which is responsible for signing off on the use of the Estadio Nacional, said the group’s planned 360-degree stage set-up would place a load of about 600 tonnes on the field and potentially damage the playing surface, which would affect upcoming sports events at the venue
The government has also taken issue with concert organiser DG Medios for selling tickets before securing approval to use the Estadio Nacional. THE KOREA HERALD/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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