00:01Bogotá is preparing to welcome BTS and the campsite is already being transformed for the concerts.
00:05which the band will perform in Colombia on October 2nd and 3rd. But why are they so important?
00:10These presentations, and what's behind this setup? To understand it, we need to look a little closer.
00:14The story of BTS. The South Korean group debuted in 2013 and over the years went from being
00:20a K-Pop group to become one of the most recognized groups worldwide.
00:25In 2022 the band put their activities as a group on hold while its members completed
00:29with mandatory military service in South Korea. During this period, the seven developed
00:35individual projects ranging from songs and albums to various performances and tours.
00:40In 2025, after everyone completed their military service, BTS began their comeback as a group.
00:46And in March 2026, Aira arrived with his new album, which also gives its name to the world tour that
00:51the
00:51It's coming to Bogotá. And that's why the concerts on October 2nd and 3rd represent the return of the seven
00:56members to the stage as a group and also mark their first performance in Colombia.
01:01The campsite is already being prepared to receive them. The stage will be located in the center of the
01:06The court will be 360 degrees, so the audience will be positioned around it. The structure
01:11The main platform reaches a height of 14.7 meters and the central platform is 17 meters wide.
01:17But the production doesn't end on the stage. The setup requires approximately 9.5 kilometers of
01:22Electrical wiring. In addition, there are the LED screens, which together number over 50 million.
01:28pixels. The scale of the production also explains how long the stadium will be occupied.
01:33The campsite will be closed for sporting activities between September 23rd and December 16th.
01:39October. Period that includes the setup, the concerts on October 2nd and 3rd, and the work
01:44subsequent grass recovery. The stage design also has a component
01:48cultural. In the center is a structure inspired by the Gyeongbong-gung Palace of
01:53Seoul. From there, four catwalks inspired by the four trigrams of the Korean flag begin.
01:58South. And since it's a 360-degree scenario, BTS won't have a single front. The distribution
02:04It allows members to move to different areas of the stadium throughout
02:09the show. Now, if you have a ticket, there are also some things you should keep in mind.
02:13The campsite gates will open at 4 pm and the show is scheduled for
02:18It starts at 8 pm. Professional cameras are not allowed inside.
02:24Sharp objects, food, drinks, umbrellas, fireworks, or pets, among other items.
02:30Entry is for those aged 7 and over. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
02:36Both require tickets. Furthermore, minors will only be allowed entry to designated areas.
02:41He. Thus, while Bogotá prepares to welcome BTS for the first time, the camping trip ends.
02:47transform for a tour that marks the return of the 7 members to the stage and that will have
02:52Bogotá as the first city on their tour of Latin America. If you want to know more about the
02:57concerts, the staging and the history of BTS, find all the information in Bea and El Espectador.
03:12Thank you!
03:13Thank you!