BTS 공연은 끝났지만 '축제는 계속'... 지역소비도 급증 / KNN

#knnnews #BTS #LocalConsumption #Busan #Concert #Sajik [Anchor] Although the BTS concert in Busan, held for the first time in four years, has come to a successful close, the festival for ARMYs from around the world who visited Busan is far from over. Fans who have left the venue are roaming every corner of Busan, contributing significantly to the local economy. Reporter Kim Dong-hwan reports. [Reporter] The concert venue was filled with the massive cheers of domestic and international fans. It is estimated that approximately 200,000 domestic and international visitors came to Busan to see this concert by BTS, marking their 13th debut anniversary. The concert has ended, but the fans' journey is still ongoing. Foreign fans carrying suitcases formed a long line at a cafe in Nam-gu, Busan, run by the father of BTS member Jimin. They are staying in Busan longer after the concert to continue their travels, visiting famous landmarks that hold traces of the members' footsteps. {Chen Yien / BTS Chinese Fan / "I wanted to see them again after the concert ended, but unfortunately, I couldn't see them the next day. However, I plan to visit other tourist attractions in Busan. I think it is a very beautiful place."} The effects of this 'stay-type fandom economy' are also confirmed by the numbers. In the case of a luxury hotel in Busan, the reservation rate for foreigners soared to 62% during the week of the performance, and it is maintaining a level of 53% even this week after the concert has ended. This is a different trend from what typically happens after large-scale events. {Ju Min-seong / Sales Team Manager, Signiel Busan / "Usually, the number of foreigners tends to drop sharply after an event ends, but this time, the number of foreigners staying this week and next is about double that of the previous year,"} The long-term stay of foreign fans before and after the concert is also extending to interest in Busan's local brands. {Mayumi / BTS Japanese Fan / "Busan cosmetics and Korean cosmetics are very popular in Japan, so I want to buy a lot and take them back as souvenirs."} {Jo Jae-young / Manager, Shoe Biz Center, Busan Technopark / "Foreign visitors are curious about what brands are in Busan, and they mainly inquire about website addresses and social media channels."} Fans who go beyond simply watching performances to stay in Busan to engage in tourism and consumption. Attention is focused on whether the many events planned for BTS's world tour can continue to contribute to stay-type tourism through permanent establishment. This is Kim Dong-hwan from KNN. Video Coverage: Jeon Jae-hyun Tips KakaoTalk: Add 'KNN' as a friend Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.knn.co.kr Search: KNN