BTS Saudi Arabia concert prompts mixed reaction

Korean boyband BTS announce concert in Saudi Arabia, as human rights groups continue to pressure artists to cancel appearances in the country

BTS perform in Seoul © BTS

K-pop stars BTS have added a date at Saudi Arabia’s 70,000-capacity King Fahd stadium to their 2019 world tour. BTS are the latest high-profile act to announce dates in Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom continues its bid to put itself on the touring map.

The boy band would be the first international group to play a solo stadium concert in the country. The concert is scheduled to take place on 11 October 2019 as part of the band’s Love Yourself:…

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