BTS merch lines stretch at Don Haskins Center ahead of Sun Bowl concert

Fans lined up early at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, some traveling in from out of town and spending hundreds, as demand surged for BTS merchandise ahead of upcoming shows. One fan said, “I flew in. I got up at three in the morning, caught a 6 AM flight, and landed here at 9:30.” Another said, “I’ve been waiting here for about three hours.” Lines stretched as fans said they traveled across the state and planned for months, with many saving money specifically for the chance to see BTS again. “I’ve been saving up for this. I was waiting for the day they would go on tour again,” one fan said. Several fans described how much they planned to spend on merchandise, with amounts ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. “I’m at about 4,000,” one fan said. Others said, “Like $800,” “Around $1,500," and “I think close to $2,000, but it’s worth it.” Organizers limited daily sales because of the high demand, leading some fans to plan to return on multiple days and arrive even earlier. “Pretty sad because people wait for this concert and we waited for the return for a very long time, and they’re out here,” one fan said. Another added, “I’m going to be here tomorrow, but this time I think I’m going to line up with everybody else at 4 AM.” The influx of fans has also affected lodging in the area. “All the hotels are sold out, and we’ve been standing in the rain to get $700 worth of merchandise to have and be ready for tomorrow and Saturday,” one fan said. Another said, “I’m super excited.” For many, the trip was about more than buying merchandise, with fans gathering to sing, dance, and meet others who made the trip to El Paso. “So worth it, I’ve been looking for forces for a very, very long time,” one fan said. Another said, “I think it’s so cool that people are coming to El Paso for BTS. I think it’s such a great opportunity for the city, and I can’t wait to meet so many people and make new friends.” Merchandise booths close tonight at 6 p.m. and will reopen from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. STORY: https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/bts-arm... #BTS #BangtanSonyeondan #BTSARMY #Borahae #BTSComeback #NewMusicFromBTS Hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date on the latest news, and turn on the notifications to get alerted when the big stories break as we bring them to you live! For all the full stories seen here, go to KFOXTV.com. Follow KFOX14 on our other social media pages for more photos, videos and reports: Facebook:   / kfoxtv   Twitter:   / kfox14   Instagram:   / kfox14news   If you see something newsworthy happen, or you just witness something incredible, hilarious or adorable, you can send your videos, photos and news tips to KFOXTV.com/chimein. We love sharing our favorites on KFOXTV.com, our social media and our broadcasts! You can also email a news tips, or call our newsroom. Email: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 915-845-5369 _______________ KFOX14 is an El Paso-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates programs or provides sales services to nearly 200 television stations in 86 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches close to 40% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates.