As K-Pop band BTS continues to gain popularity, Las Vegas welcomes BTS "Armys" to the city that never sleeps.

K-Pop band BTS performs in Los Vegas on Friday, April 8, 2022 (Ashley Chinchilla | The Corsair)

Bang Tang Sonyeondan (BTS) the Korean Pop (K-pop) group have skyrocketed to the top of music charts selling millions, breaking their own records in the Western Music industry. The incredible journey of seven young men captivating their beloved fans worldwide, also known as 'Armys,' have become a global sensation.

Debuting in South Korea in 2013 under their company Big Hit Entertainment now known as Hybe Labels, BTS have reached the peak of their careers. Selling out stadiums was their ultimate goal and they've accomplished more than they've dreamed of. “Never give up on a dream that you’ve been chasing almost your whole life,” said Park Jimin.

Their concerts were postponed and later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, until Oct. 10, 2020 they treated ‘Armys’ with their online concert ON:E.

After two years of not being able to see their fans, BTS held their first in person concert in December called Permission to Dance On Stage.Selling out the Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. for four nights.

‘Armys’ all over the world were enthusiastic about finally being able to see their favorite group in person, after a successful four night event, BTS went back home to work on new music.

BTS would then come back to the states,it brought so many ‘Armys’ with excitement to know that they would be coming back to perform live at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Nv. Las Vegas held many activities for ‘Armys’ to enjoy while visiting the city that never sleeps. The BTS exhibition, BTS Pop- Up Shop, photo areas, and BTS hotel themed rooms were some of the many exclusive events fans were able to enjoy.

Priscilla Zendejas, a longtime BTS fan who arrived in Las Vegas on April 8. which was the first day of the concert, also made time to visit some of these exclusive fan filled activities. “I went to the exhibition, it was really nice, a lot of pictures, behind the scenes, videos of them getting ready I think at the concerts in Los Angeles, it was really interesting…they practice so hard all the time, I liked it". Said Zendejas.

‘Armys’ also had the time of their life being able to take pictures with props from the music videos. The wait didn't seem too long,the line moved by quickly, exiting the photo gallery was a Pop- Up shop where merchandise was sold. “Oh it was really nice … like you're actually there and the vibes were really fun … everyone was just taking pictures, you know so it was super colorful, super bright…I liked it a lot", said Zendejas about her experience in the BTS photo area.

The group's live performance of their song “Black Swan” was an outstanding moment for Zendejas “ [They] used their dancers because they had a lot of dancers imitating the wings of a swan and it's my favorite song. I think it's super artistic because they talk about the death of a singer. I guess saying that a singer doesn't die once they die twice. I think Black Swan is one of the best performances, the dance, everything," said Zendejas.

Permission to Dance on Stage was a taste of what's to come next. The fourth and final night at Allegiant Stadium shocked BTS fans with news of a new album. Many fans anticipate a potential tour in 2023 and beyond.

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