Illinois has designated Aug. 27 and 28 as BTS Day in Illinois to coincide with BTS concerts at Soldier Field in Chicago on the group’s Arirang world tour. Gov. JB Pritzker said BTS has transcended borders and promoted social causes such as mental health awareness, self-love and global philanthropy. The band’s upcoming Chicago shows will be its first at the venue in seven years and three months.
K-pop supergroup BTS / Courtesy of BigHit Music
The U.S. state of Illinois has designated the dates of K-pop supergroup BTS' upcoming Chicago concerts as "BTS Day in Illinois," the group's agency said Monday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker proclaimed Aug. 27 and 28 (U.S. time) as "BTS Day in Illinois," coinciding with BTS' performances at Soldier Field in Chicago on its "Arirang" world tour.
"BTS has transcended international borders and utilizes their platform to champion social causes, including mental health awareness, self-love, and global philanthropy," Pritzker said in an official proclamation.
