Peru's Lima also turns purple with BTS's visit... 'The entire city is buzzing'

Concerts in Lima, Peru on the 7th, 9th, and 10thVarious commemorative events to be heldVarious events are underway in Lima, Peru, ahead of the concert by group BTS. The photo shows BTS performing in Bogota, Colombia. / Big Hit Music[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] Group BTS is painting Lima, Peru purple.According to agency Big Hit Music on the 7th, BTS (RM SUGA Jin V J-HOPE JUNG KOOK JIMIN) will hold 'BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG IN LIMA' at Estadio San Marcos in Lima, Peru on the 7th, 9th, and 10th local time.This is the first time BTS is holding a concert in Lima, Peru since their debut. As a result, Lima is buzzing with 'Welcome BTS' across the entire city.First, 'Avenida BTS' appeared in Lima. The district of Santiago de Surco has decided to temporarily call Calle Sacramento in the Surco area 'Avenida BTS' from the 5th to the 11th for one week and has installed signs to announce this.Various attractions to welcome them have also been prepared throughout the city. The Arco Morisco, a representative landmark of Parque de la Amistad in Surco, was lit up in purple on the 5th and will have a light show for BTS every day until the 11th.At the Fuente de la Fantasía in the Circuito Mágico del Agua, another representative tourist attraction in Lima, a BTS themed event using music, light, and water screens will be held during the same period.BTS's visit is also being highlighted on 'Peru Travel,' Peru's official tourism website. 'Peru Travel' is spotlighting the Lima concert as an opportunity to introduce the country's gastronomy, culture, and natural landscapes, and is encouraging visitors from all over the world to explore various regions of Peru.Prior to the Lima concert, BTS kicked off their South American tour at Estadio El Campín in Bogota, Colombia on the 2nd and 3rd, performing for approximately 100,000 fans over two days.Rolling Stone en Español commented on the concert, stating, "BTS met expectations and delivered more than expected at many moments," and called it "the concert an entire generation has been waiting for."laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]