BTS Sets Date For Busan Concert In Support Of World Expo Bid Soompi

Korean pop icons BTS have confirmed that they will perform a free concert in Busan to support the candidacy of the city to host the 2030 World Expo.

The "Yet To Come" concert will be held at 6 p.m. on October 15 at the special Busan Ilgwang in Gijang- gun. The date is also one day after the end of the Busan International Film Festival.

Organizer Big Hit Music said the in-person concert is expected to draw 100,000 people. An in-person live broadcast LIVE PLAY will welcome around 10,000 people at the outdoor parking lot of the Busan International Port Passenger Terminal. The concert will also be streamed live on Weverse, Zepeto and Naver Now.

Although the concert is free, reservations will be required.

The concert kicks off BTS' activities as exhibition ambassadors Universal 2030 in Busan, Korea. At the ambassador appointment ceremony last month, BTS said, "We will make extra efforts not only to support the bid, but also to promote the beautiful nature and culture of the Republic of Korea to the world."

BTS management at Hybe Corp, previously said that the group will hold other activities to attract members of the Bureau International des Expositions, which organizes the international competition to organize the Expo. The group will personally present the proposed site for BIE fact-finding missions, serve as ambassadors during South Korea's presentation session, be present on election day to support the candidacy, provide photos and videos for the city's digital campaigns and will distribute promotional videos through social media channels.

"Given the importance of its bid as a nation to host World Expo 2030 in Busan, BTS and Hybe will do their best to successfully bring the World Expo to Busan. It will be a great opportunity to contribute to the development of K-Culture as well as its local pop cultures in Busan," said the CEO of Busan. the company, Bang Si-hyuk, in a June statement.

Busan is South Korea's second largest city and the country's main port. He has featured prominently in films such as "Ode to My Father," "Haeundae," and Marvel's "Black Panther." It is home to Asia's largest film festival, taking place this year from October 5-14, 2022.

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