BTS Fans March Across Chile Demanding National Stadium Concerts
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- Hundreds of BTS fans marched across Chile to protest the government's decision to deny the use of the National Stadium for the group's concerts.
- The Ministry of Sports has offered the Ñuñoa coliseum as an alternative, pending the producer meeting requirements for the National Stadium.
- Fans chanted songs and held signs demanding the concerts be held at the National Stadium.
Hundreds of fans of the South Korean band BTS marched through Chilean cities like Santiago, Viña del Mar, and Concepción on Sunday. They protested the government's decision to not authorize the use of the National Stadium for the K-pop group's three concerts scheduled for October in the capital.
Known as "ARMY," the followers of the septet chanted the group's songs and carried signs with slogans such as "BTS to the National" and "Neither music nor art damage stadiums." The protest highlights the strong dedication of the band's fanbase.
The Ministry of Sports has indicated a willingness to facilitate the use of the Ñuñoa coliseum. This offer comes after reviewing a new technical proposal from DG Medios. However, the ministry awaits the producer's compliance with "indispensable requirements" for the National Stadium's authorization.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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