BTS Concerts in Chile: Producer Open to Government's Solution for Estadio Nacional

Fans of the K-pop sensation BTS, known as ARMY, are seeing their persistent pressure potentially pay off as concert producer DG Medios signals openness to a government-proposed solution for holding the group's shows at the Estadio Nacional in Chile.

The National Institute of Sports (IND) had previously refused authorization for the septet's three sold-out concerts, scheduled for October 14, 16, and 17. The Minister of Sport, Natalia Duco, explained that the immense weight of the stage, estimated at 600 tons, posed a risk of "irreparable damage" to the central coliseum's grass field.

As an alternative, the Minister of Sport suggested that the production company could incorporate a "mekano" type structure. This system is designed to distribute the heavy loads, thereby protecting the stadium's renowned pitch. DG Medios has reportedly indicated its willingness to accept this solution, according to The Clinic.

This potential agreement could prevent the concerts from being relocated to other venues, such as the esplanade of the Parque Estadio Nacional or Parque Cerrillos. However, as of this report, no definitive agreement has been finalized between the Ministry of Sport and DG Medios. Conversations are described as advanced, with a final resolution anticipated in the coming days. On Friday, frustrated ARMY members gathered outside the presidential palace, La Moneda, to voice their demands for the concerts to be held at the Estadio Nacional.