for the big weekend . When days , as ARMYs showed up BTS members heard about the early for a host of pre-show seven-hour wait times in the hot opportunities . The longstanding weather , they sent water bottles , tradition of handing out and and briefly greeted ARMYs swapping “ freebies ”, including from a balcony . Moreover , some albums , photocards , candy , ARMYs used the time before homemade crafts , and more , and between shows to meet continued in earnest during up and explore Los Angeles , “ PTD - LA .” One of BTS ’ more many greeting friends for the brilliant moves was joining in the first time in-person . fun , as corporate sponsors gave out exclusive free merchandise What better way to do so in exchange for brand than by showering engagement . McDonald ’ s every significant BTS-related location with love ? From the LINE Friends store in Hollywood to Jin ’ s favorite Korean restaurant ,
Given the wait times and resplendence of BTSthemed outfits and accessories , the whole stadium had a rather Disneyland-like atmosphere . food , collapsible water bottles , and skincare samples could all be found if fans were willing to wait in evergrowing lines , which only added to the queues for merchandise , food
ARMYs supported trucks , and bathrooms .
Los Angeles ’ businesses
Given the wait times and everywhere . Researchers resplendence of BTS-themed projected that the economic outfits and accessories , the impact of just four concerts easily whole stadium had a rather injected over $ 100 million into Disneyland-like atmosphere . the Los Angeles economy . This was especially appreciated As the sun began to set each in Los Angeles ’ Asian ethnic day ( or , in the case of D-3 , with enclave neighborhoods such LA ’ s evening beach fog rolling in ), as Koreatown and Little Tokyo , the air shifted with anticipation . both of whom were hit hard by ARMYs joined what would both anti-Asian sentiment and be the final mandatory line of restrictions produced by the night : the wait to enter the the pandemic . concert itself . Fans who entered the stadium early bought food Early arrival times at SoFi and drinks , sang along to a slew Stadium continued on concert of BTS music videos from past