The BTS comeback for Chile has been tumultuous since the beginning. The initial announcement of only two dates for the South Korean group Bangtan Boys, or BTS, sparked a major revolt across the region.
A total of three shows have sold out after a third date was added at the National Stadium in Santiago.
The group, composed of V, Suga, Jungkook, Jin, RM, J-Hope, and Jimin under the label HYBE, will be landing in Chile in the coming days, with an opening night set for October 14th. Preparations for BTS arrival have started in the main region and the city of Santiago.
Yoongi Cafe, a cafe dedicated to being a safe place for K-pop fans, launched a campaign this week to serve a full drink menu based on BTS songs, albums, and references. The menu consists of four known drinks that have previously been served at the coffee shop and two secret ones; the albums of the groups decorate the tables, there are signs of the tour, and at the entrance the shop holds versions of their lightsticks, a common product in the Korean pop industry that fans hold during concerts. They light up during the songs based on what the company and/or the artist have designed.
But that’s not the only event taking over the city; as a courtesy from the group’s company and organization, they have taken a spot under the building known as Costanera Center, which houses Santiago’s tallest tower, reaching 300 meters in height. It will be home to the Arirang pop-up store for a month, from October 2nd to November 2nd; within the first hour of sign-ups, it was fully occupied for all 30 days.
BTS’s comeback, according to one of his fans, doesn’t just represent a long wait. Still, in Camila’s words, one of the long-time fans who has been waiting for the group comeback since 2017 says, “it is an important thing, we’ve been waiting for a long time […] it is exciting”; when asked about the cultural importance, she says, “it has a big importance, it opens the windows to learn more about their culture”.
Despite the rough patches, the presentation of the group has experience, with the threat of the three nights being canceled this past July when the government announced a possible cancellation due to the lack of care for the National Stadium grass field, which made the BTS fandom “Army” seriously upset to the point of having a series of protests to avoid the cancellation of the three-day concerts.
With nine nights until the show, it is safe to say the Army of Chile is excited to welcome their favorite group.
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