Fans spotted custom footballs for each member after the group’s two-night Soldier Field run, with concert dates and names printed on the keepsakes.
The seven-member group’s first Chicago show since 2019 mixed giant production, fan devotion and a clear pivot toward a new sound.
The Colombian superstar mixed reggaeton, bachata, mariachi and crowd work in a stadium show that felt built for her fans.
The K-pop superstars return to Soldier Field for two sold-out nights, and Illinois is marking the visit with an official celebration.
Tens of thousands packed the lakefront stadium Thursday night for BTS’s long-awaited return to Chicago.
The group’s first Chicago shows since before the pandemic drew fans from across the country, plus weekend events built around the comeback.
K-pop crowds began forming before sunrise as Chicago prepared for two nights of BTS shows at Soldier Field.
The mayor says the team belongs in Chicago, even as the Bears study land across the state line and keep their stadium options open.
The K-pop group’s first tour in seven years has fans crowding Chicago, with special events, transit promotions, and building lights adding to the celebration.
Thousands lined Chicago Avenue in Ukrainian Village for a march that mixed celebration, grief and public solidarity.