With temples, churches, citizens and city officials pitching in, Busan braces for BTS’ homecoming

BUSAN -- With BTS set to perform at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 12 and 13, South Korea's second-largest city is preparing for what officials expect will be an influx of roughly 100,000 visitors from around the world.

The effort is part of "BTS The City Arirang," a citywide tourism initiative running from June 5 to 21 that includes exhibitions, fan experiences, cultural programs and special events across Busan.

"We are turning the entire city into a festival," Kim Dong-hoon, director of the ...