‘He Comes to Every Concert With Me’: Meeting the BTS ARMY Boyfriends Outside the Arirang Tour
GQ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Thousands of BTS fans, known as ARMY, gathered on the pedestrian walkway connecting American Dream Mall to MetLife Stadium ahead of the group's first headlining shows there since 2019.
- Fans wore matching BTS apparel and carried merchandise, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere reminiscent of a football tailgate.
- The author, a self-described "BTS ARMY boyfriend," secured tickets for himself and his girlfriend, highlighting the lengths partners go to support ARMY loved ones.
- The crowd engaged in customary K-pop concert traditions, including handing out handmade merchandise and forming new friendships despite hot and humid conditions.
- The event showcased the deep dedication of BTS fans and their companions, with many partners enjoying the experience as much as the fans themselves.
