I went into BTS at Soldier Field completely blind. I had no expectations and honestly no idea what to expect. But there was this moment in Chicago that I’ve still been thinking about: the group integrating “Arirang” — a centuries-old Korean working-class folk song that also inspired the name of their album + tour.
I had little to no context for the history or significance of it beforehand, so I’ve been doing some reading since the show…how it became an anthem of cultural resistance and this shared piece of Korean identity across both North and South Korea.
It was just such a cool moment watching an entire stadium sing it together. And an even cooler way to highlight and celebrate their culture as a whole.
That’s what music is all about. 🦉
i’m not even exaggerating when i say that everything about chicago was immaculate—the energy was incredible both bts and army, the weather couldn’t have been more perfect, the venue was stunning…i could go on and on
Yoongi spotted an ARMY holding their banner upside down and called out to them to turn it around. 🔃 The fact that he noticed such a tiny detail from the stage is so sweet and thoughtful. 🥹💜