Seoul Turns Purple to Mark tenth Anniversary of BTS, Plans to Boost Tourism

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Numerous Seoul constructions, together with City Hall, and the futuristic DDP — a Zaha Hadid-designed aluminium and concrete dome that’s usually used for visible artwork — are bathed in purple, a color related to the Ok-pop band BTS.

Seoul turns purple as BTS turns 10 (Photo: AP)

SEOUL, South Korea (AP): Skyscrapers, bridges, and different landmarks in South Korea’s capital received lit up in purple on Monday because the nation started celebrating the tenth anniversary of Ok-pop band BTS, whose international recognition is a supply of nationwide pleasure.

The lights offered the backdrop for numerous social media-driven occasions marking the 2013 debut of the seven-member group, which is now on a short lived hiatus as its singers take turns releasing solo materials whereas the others start to serve their necessary navy duties.

From Monday night, quite a few Seoul constructions, together with City Hall, the 123-story Lotte World Tower, a number of Han River bridges, and the futuristic DDP — a Zaha Hadid-designed aluminum and concrete dome that’s usually used for visible artwork — bathed in purple, a coloration related to BTS, in accordance with metropolis officers and the group’s administration firm, Hybe.

Messages congratulating BTS have been displayed on digital screens in buildings throughout Seoul, whereas postal authorities issued stamps marking the group’s anniversary, which might be out there at publish workplaces beginning Tuesday.

Seoul officers hope that the celebrations, which is able to proceed for round two weeks, will increase tourism. The metropolis has designated greater than a dozen websites related to BTS, together with locations the place the group held main performances or shot a few of their well-known movies.

Fireworks are deliberate at a park close to the Han River on Saturday evening, hours after one of many BTS singers, RM, holds a dwell speak with followers that might be broadcast on-line.

Quickly garnering enormous followings in Asia following their debut, BTS’ recognition expanded throughout the globe with their 2020 megahit “Dynamite,” the band’s first all-English track that made it the primary Ok-pop act to high Billboard’s Hot 100. BTS has since carried out in sold-out arenas all over the world and was invited to talk at United Nations conferences, supported by a legion of worldwide followers who name themselves the “Army.”

BTS’ actions as a full group are at the moment on maintain because the artists start to serve within the navy. Two BTS singers – Jin and J-Hope – have already began their obligatory 18-month service and different members are to comply with within the coming months, which possible means the group will reconvene round 2025.

In South Korea, all able-bodied males are required to serve in uniform for 18-21 months beneath a system meant to discourage aggression from rival North Korea.

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