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BTS Lights London Eye, Launches “City London” Festival

6/30/2026

Summary

BTS London Launch

BTS launched “BTS THE CITY LONDON,” an event in the United Kingdom from July 4-10, 2026.
The opening at the Korean Cultural Centre UK features screenings and a Wembley outfit display.
London Eye will illuminate for BTS’s return and host a Thames boat themed after the ARIRANG tour.
July 8-10, the ARMY ‘MADANG’ area at Outernet will host immersive installations, exclusive merch, a Samsung Galaxy AI-souvenir booth and a NIKE × BTS store.

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BTS Pop-Up

Future Stores BTS POP-UP, running June 26-July 12, requires online reservation and membership for free entry.
Nike’s BTS pop-up at Westfield provides a “Nike By You” customization on July 4 and a “Nike BTS Collection” release on July 5.
Samsung’s Galaxy Experience Booth operates July 8-10, giving verified visitors limited-edition merch, AI stickers and instant photo prints.

Summary

BTS Exhibition

The exhibition places the traditional Korean song ‘Arirang’ at the centre of a central-London cultural presentation.
Dior creative director Kim Jones designed the BTS stage costumes displayed in the ‘Iconic Looks’ exhibition at the Korean Cultural Centre UK.
Outernet, Europe’s largest high-footfall media hub, provides a three-dimensional digital LED display of BTS and Arirang visuals.
The Korean Tourism Organization pop-up offers visitors hands-on K-pop dance experiences, reinforcing cultural exchange.

History

Historical Context

The 2002 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by South Korea and Japan, was the first co-hosted tournament and generated an estimated US$1.3 billion in revenue, boosting regional commerce. That surge helped launch Korean pop culture abroad, a legacy seen today as BTS stages “THE CITY LONDON” at the Korean Cultural Centre, partnered with Samsung and other global brands.

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BTS London Launch

BTS launched “BTS THE CITY LONDON,” an event in the United Kingdom from July 4-10, 2026.
The opening at the Korean Cultural Centre UK features screenings and a Wembley outfit display.
London Eye will illuminate for BTS’s return and host a Thames boat themed after the ARIRANG tour.
July 8-10, the ARMY ‘MADANG’ area at Outernet will host immersive installations, exclusive merch, a Samsung Galaxy AI-souvenir booth and a NIKE × BTS store.

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