Group BTS drew a total of 853,000 attendees while selling out all 14 shows across five cities in South America.
Starting in Bogotá, Colombia, on October 2, BTS successfully wrapped up their South American tour after traveling through Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and finally Morumbi Stadium in São Paulo, Brazil. This tour marked the first time the group performed in Colombia and Argentina as a full lineup, their very first visit to Peru since their debut, and their return to Chile and Brazil after nine and seven years, respectively.
Local media highlighted the tour as a "global phenomenon," paying particular attention to the stage performances that incorporated Korean aesthetics and audience-centered communication. In addition, the concerts generated substantial economic ripple effects across the host cities in sectors including tourism, lodging, and transportation.
In La Plata, Argentina, audience spending was estimated at approximately 53 billion Argentine pesos (around 46 billion won). Clear economic impacts were also observed elsewhere, including an increase in flight bookings in Bogotá, Colombia, a surge in ride-hailing services in Lima, Peru, and a jump in accommodation searches in Santiago, Chile.
Having concluded their South American tour, BTS will shift their stage to Asia and Australia, continuing their tour schedule starting in Kaohsiung on November 19, followed by Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Melbourne, and Sydney.
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)