K-pop supergroup BTS set to trigger US economic boom with tour: ‘Every stop is going to see a boost’

As the band prepares to tour, economists say pent-up global demand could reshape how concerts boost city economies ...
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BTS concert sparks hotel price surge, economic boom in Seoul

My mother, who is over 70, really wants to see BTS perform. Even if I stayed up all night, I couldn’t get tickets. So, I ...
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BTS comeback to fuel a K-pop concert-led boom in 2026

"YG is projected to post a near 19% increase in operating profit in 2026, reflecting both higher concert revenue and a leaner business structure after exiting non-core operations," Choi Min-ha, an ...

BTS's Upcoming Tour: A Catalyst for Economic Growth in the U.S.

BTS's tour, set to cover 34 regions across five continents, marks the group's return after a nearly four-year hiatus due to mandatory military service. Marketing professor Timothy Calkins emphasizes ...

BTS comeback sparks tenfold hotel price hikes, forced cancellations

The return of K-pop juggernaut BTS is fueling an economic boom in local commercial districts, but it has also triggered a wave of price gouging, ...