Media & EntertainmentBTS free concert draws worldwide 'Army' decked out in purple
Busan event marked milestone for K-pop sensation amid news of military induction
Tens of thousands attended the BTS concert in Busan, with 49 million more tuning in from around the world via livestream. (Photo courtesy of Hybe)
KOTARO HOSOKAWA, Nikkei staff writer
October 19, 2022 14:00 JST
BUSAN -- The color was purple as tens of thousands from the so-called BTS Army of fans descended on this South Korean port city Saturday for what turned out to be a history-making concert by the K-pop sensation, while tens of millions of others from around the world livestreamed it.