What did BTS think of Saudi Arabia?

“Rather than using their platform to denounce the Saudi regime’s abuses, BTS chose to whitewash the regime’s human rights violations by performing in Riyadh today. HRF calls on celebrities to think twice before endorsing authoritarian regimes,” it said in a tweet.

When did BTS visit Saudi Arabia?

In July, BTS attracted criticism after they announced an October 11 show in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Some fans pointed out the apparent contradiction between BTS’s tour message – “Love Yourself” – and Saudi Arabia’s criminalization of same-sex relationships.

How much is BTS tickets in Saudi Arabia?

The concert is part of their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself world tour and is open to fans of all ages. There are currently 10 types of packages available, with the lowest option starting at 200 Saudi riyals (Dh198) and going all the way up to VIP packages (SAR 900) and soundcheck packages (SAR 1,200).

Who invited BTS in Saudi Arabia?

The band had been invited to play in the country by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. A day before the concert, major buildings in the capital were lit up in BTS’ signature colour purple.

Are BTS and Saudi Arabia dating?

But on October 11, both BTS and Saudi Arabia showed their relationship isn’t so unusual. Bringing their “Love Yourself: Speak Yourself” world tour to around 60,000 people at King Fahd International Stadium, the seven-member South Korean band made history as the first foreign act to perform a solo concert in the Kingdom.

How did BTS make fans’ Dreams Come True in Saudi Arabia?

Doing so, they made the dreams of many fans in the region come true, especially so for Saudi ARMY (term for BTS fans), who pulled out all the stops for their fellow BTS admirers. They even arranged for free shuttle buses to transport fans from the city to the stadium.

Why are BTS and Nicki Minaj performing in Saudi Arabia?

BTS and Minaj aren’t the first stars to be invited to play in the kingdom. This year, Mariah Carey held her own concert in Saudi Arabia, despite backlash from women’s rights activists. It’s all part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030, an effort to reduce the kingdom’s reliance on oil and make Saudi Arabia a more moderate kingdom.

What happened during BTS’ concerts?

There were plenty of funny moments that are a signature part of the BTS concert experience — Jin laughing about the unusually short translations of their speeches by the Korean to Arabic translator, V trying to explain to the audience how to do a Mexican wave, and the audience failing miserably to understand, Suga’s meme-worthy reactions.