The Korea Times
With BTS set to bring its world tour to the city this month, Goyang is preparing to manage crowds and traffic, with local officials and merchants expecting a surge in spending by the group’s global fan base, known as ARMY. The three concerts are scheduled for April 9, 11 and 12 at Goyang Sports Complex and are expected to draw a combined audience of about 129,000. The influx is expected to last four days, including the day with no scheduled show, prompting businesses and city authorities to prepare for heightened demand across retail, dining and lodging. Merchants near the venue say the impact is already being felt. In the commercial district around Daehwa Station, restaurant owners said they are bracing for significant increases in sales during the concert period. “On concert days, we get waiting lists of 10 to 15 groups, which doesn’t even happen on regular weekends,” said Kang Young-sik, 57, who runs a fried chicken restaurant. “Since it’s BTS and the concerts fall on weekends, I’m even more excited.” A 40-year-old kimbap shop owner surnamed Lee said sales typically ri
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