Las Vegas Turns Red with BTS 'The City' Arirang Event

Fireworks of BTS's "The City" Arirang are being displayed in downtown Las Vegas, USA. Provided by HYBE

BTS has kicked off the urban-linked event "Global The City 2.0" in Las Vegas, USA.

According to BIGHIT MUSIC on May 26, BTS held the urban-linked event "BTS The City Arirang - Las Vegas" on May 20, ahead of their Las Vegas concerts scheduled for May 23-24 and May 27-28 (local time). Following their 2022 initiative, which turned the city purple, this year the city was decorated in red, the symbolic color of their new album "ARIRANG."

On the exterior wall of the Sphere, the world's largest spherical concert venue, a special video was screened. On concert nights, silhouettes of BTS members holding traditional Korean lanterns appeared on the Sphere, shrouded in pink mist. This was followed by the image of a traditional Korean bell, the sound of its ringing, and the appearance of the new album logo. The phrases "What Is Your Love Song?" and "What Is Your Arirang?" also appeared in succession.

Major buildings along the Strip, the central commercial district of Las Vegas, were lit up in red. Landmarks such as the High Roller, Las Vegas Eiffel Tower, Gateway Arch, and major hotels participated. As part of the event, more than 30 digital billboards throughout downtown displayed the welcoming message: "WELCOME TO BTS ARIRANG TOUR."

A large resort in the heart of the Strip hosted a six-minute fireworks show set to the new songs "NORMAL" and "Hooligan" from the latest album. The city monorail was wrapped in red with the phrase "What Is Your Arirang?" A "Stamp Rally" event was also held, where visitors could ride the monorail and complete missions at various locations throughout the city.

The media art exhibition hall held an exhibit featuring the new music video and pictorials. Five tracks from the album, including "Body to Body" and "Into the Sun," were presented.

All four BTS Las Vegas concert dates are sold out. On May 23, the date of the first show, more than 60,000 fans gathered at Allegiant Stadium. BTS stated, "When we held a concert here four years ago, only a limited audience could attend due to COVID-19. We are grateful to those who have waited for us for four years without change."

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