"The Zubillaga family had come from Veracruz, Mexico. Julio and Miryam had brought their daughters, Renata, 15, and Fernanda, 11, as a gift, across 15 hours of flights to a city none of them had visited before."
"BTS are seven South Korean men who became, by almost any measure, the biggest band in the world. Over little more than a decade, they sold hundreds of millions of records, became the first Korean act to top the Billboard Hot 100 and address the United Nations."
"Seeing them come back is a huge thing, she says. The longing that ARMY is feeling, that's what we're able to experience again tonight."
"Just this crowd, and this open public space it's so awesome that Korea is able to do this, she says."
The Zubillaga family traveled from Veracruz, Mexico, to Seoul for a BTS concert as a birthday gift for Renata. They joined thousands of fans from around the world, including Nani Cruz from Guam and Maggie Kang, an Oscar-winning filmmaker. The concert marked a significant moment for the ARMY, the global fanbase of BTS, who have achieved unprecedented success in the music industry. BTS, known for their record sales and cultural impact, have built a dedicated following despite language barriers.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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