BTS Sparks Major Economic Impact Across North America; The Guardian Calls It "World Cup-Level Spending
● The Guardian: BTS' North America tour is boosting the U.S. economy ● Las Vegas concerts generated an estimated KRW 450 billion in economic impact, with spending compared to FIFA World Cup ● HYBE posts record-breaking Q2 revene of KRW 1.45 trillion as global success continues BTS has been credited with generating a significant economic boost across the United States through its North American tour. On August 4, BigHit Music cited a recent report by the British newspaper The Guardian, which stated that "after a four-year hiatus from touring, BTS has returned to the road and is helping fuel an economic boom in the United States." The Guardian highlighted BTS' 16 concerts across seven North American cities scheduled for August and September. The report particularly focused on the group's four sold-out shows in Las Vegas this past May, which not only benefited major hotels but also small businesses in Chinatown and surrounding neighborhood. The concerts are estimated...