BTS Celebrates 13th Anniversary: Busan Turns 'Purple'

[Anchor]

A BTS world tour concert is currently underway in Busan. With the group's 13th anniversary falling tomorrow, June 13, the excitement among fans from around the world is even higher. Let’s connect with our reporter on the scene.

Reporter Kim Soo-yoon, how intense is the atmosphere there right now?

[Reporter]

Yes, it has been about 15 minutes since the first day of the BTS world tour in Busan began.

The start of the concert was delayed by more than an hour due to a delay in audience entry.

With the 13th anniversary of their debut just one day away, fans, known as ARMY, are fully immersed in the excitement of the performance.

[Rubena, Soraya, Jung Se-young / BTS Fans: There are no words to describe how great this BTS concert will be. I can't put into words how happy I am. I can't believe I'm here; it feels like a dream.]

The area around the venue has seen a constant stream of ARMY since early this morning.

This is the second domestic stop of the BTS world tour, following the concert in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, last April, and it will continue in Busan through tomorrow.

Some fans who were unable to secure tickets are also enjoying the concert from outside the venue, waving their light sticks in support.

[Anchor]

It seems the entire city of Busan is buzzing with the "BTS effect," is that right?

[Reporter]

Yes, the city of Busan expected around 100,000 domestic and international tourists to visit during the concert period.

The city has literally transformed into a "purple festival zone."

Subway station walls are filled with photos of BTS, and sand sculptures themed after the group's latest album are on display at the beach.

Music videos for new BTS songs are being broadcast on large electronic billboards in Haeundae, and BTS-related events are taking place all across Busan.

Tomorrow, on the 13th anniversary of their debut, a large-scale drone show featuring 1,000 drones and a lighting show on the Gwangan Bridge will be held at Gwangalli Beach.

To ensure that ARMY and other tourists can fully enjoy both the concert and the city, the Busan Metropolitan Government has decided to extend the operating hours of subways and buses.
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