BTS take credit for England football win in first UK show since 2019
K-pop group BTS performed their first UK show in seven years at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, drawing a record-breaking crowd of 65,000 fans. During the concert, the band members jokingly took credit for England's recent World Cup victory and addressed their hiatus caused by military service and the pandemic.
Why it matters
The event underscores the massive cultural and economic influence of K-pop acts in Western markets and their ability to drive significant venue attendance.
Image source, HYBE / Big Hit Music Image caption, BTS are playing two nights in London as part of their Arirang tour, which is the biggest K-pop tour in history
The report is a straightforward entertainment news piece covering a concert event.
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