Travelling ARMYs: Why these BTS fans go all out to catch Arirang shows around the world
CNA
These ARMYs share why they're travelling across continents to catch BTS multiple times for the upcoming Arirang world tour.
On Saturday night (Mar 21), millions of ARMYs will be watching K-pop megastars BTS’ first live performance in Seoul since completing their mandatory military service. Many of them glued to their TV screens for the Netflix livestream – while the lucky ones will be in the South Korean capital itself to greet the septet with jubilant roars.
But thousands of other BTS fans are also already awaiting the day the group’s highly anticipated Arirang world tour officially kicks off on Apr 9 at Goyang Stadium.
Among the many fans who will be clutching their ARMY Bombs as they cheer for Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook at the venue is Coco (not her real name).
For the marketing manager, the concert is especially significant: It will be the first time in her seven years as an ARMY that she gets to see all seven BTS members together on stage, live in the flesh.
But while the Goyang concert marks Coco’s first BTS show, it definitely won’t be her last.
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