What to know about the K-Pop band BTS playing at Stanford Stadium

"Palo Altans should expect more traffic and will hear music each night the band performs. Amplified sound will be audible starting at approximately 5:30 p.m. through 10 on show nights, Stanford said in an announcement. The concerts will conclude at 10 each night."

"There will be fireworks at each concert. The shows quickly sold out back in January, when tickets went on sale. Online re-sellers list ticket prices ranging up to $210 for Saturday's concert. At Stanford, BTS will play to a combined audience of about 150,000 over the three days."

"What does BTS mean? The name stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boy Scouts), and later, “Beyond the Scene.” BTS is comprised of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook. Big bands have followers. The Grateful Dead have Deadheads. BTS' fans are known as “ARMY,” which stands for Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth."

"Why hasn't BTS performed in four years? In 2021, the pandemic stopped them from touring. Then the seven members of the band had to fulfill mandatory South Korean military service. Now they've been released from the military, so they've begun this worldwide tour. Old timers might recall that in 1958 Elvis had to put his career on hold after he was drafted and served in the Army."

BTS will perform at Stanford Stadium on Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday as part of their first tour in four years. Amplified sound will be audible from about 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. on show nights, and each concert will conclude at 10 p.m. Fireworks will occur at each concert. Tickets sold out quickly in January, and online resellers list prices up to $210 for Saturday. The three shows are expected to draw a combined audience of about 150,000. BTS stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan, later “Beyond the Scene,” and the group includes seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Fans are called ARMY. The group paused touring due to the pandemic and mandatory military service, then resumed after release. Their music blends hip-hop, R&B, and pop, often addressing mental health, youth pressures, and self-love.

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