BTS to Receive Special Award from El Paso County, U.S.

'BTS Weekend' to Be Held on May 2-3

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Big Hit Music announced on April 28 that El Paso County, Texas, in the United States has designated the period of BTS's North American tour performances as a commemorative occasion.

The El Paso County Commission awarded BTS the "Estimado Amigo" honor at 9:30 a.m. on April 27 (local time), and approved a resolution declaring May 2 and 3, the concert dates, as "El Paso BTS Weekend."

The agency stated, "El Paso County recognized that BTS's performances contributed to boosting local tourism and fostering community pride." In particular, "El Paso was highlighted as a major concert venue, and the group’s social messages and public values conveyed through their music were highly evaluated."

Brooke Underwood, Executive Director of the local tourism organization, expressed expectations that the BTS concert would generate an economic ripple effect of 75 million dollars (approximately 110.5 billion won) for the local economy.

El Paso County also highlighted the fundraising campaign by the local fandom, ARMY, to light up the city's landmark "Star on the Mountain" in purple for seven days from April 28 to May 4. Previously, in January, El Paso expressed interest by illuminating the monument in red and white to commemorate the announcement of the concert.

BTS held the first stage of the "BTS World Tour Arirang in North America" at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on April 25. After completing three performances in Tampa, BTS will hold a solo concert at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, marking the first time for a Korean artist to headline a show at the venue.

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