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.
Governor J.B. Pritzker marked the Chicago show dates with a proclamation celebrating BTS’s global reach, philanthropy and fan-driven tourism.
Gov. JB Pritzker marked Aug. 27 and 28 for BTS as the group prepares to play Soldier Field on its Arirang world tour.