The BTS ARMY, which stands for "Thousands of km travel immortality," is the fandom in the US with the highest level of devotion.
A survey by UPGRADEDPOINTS, an American travel information company, revealed that the most loyal fandom in the US is not pop stars like Elton John and Taylor Swift, but the 'Army' who supports BTS.
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| BTS group (BTS) [Provided via the online fandom Weverse. Resale and DB are forbidden. |
BTS fans scored 88.4 points out of 100 for loyalty, ranking first among the star fandoms surveyed. The survey surveyed 3,192 Americans, determining their willingness to travel, spend, and withdraw to see their favorite singers. BTS scored the highest with 88.4 points, followed by Michael Jackson, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Queen.
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| ARMYs congregated in Yeouido last month for the BTS debut's 10th anniversary celebration. Photo from a Yonhap News File |
BTS fans travel an average of 2,040 miles (3,283 km) to see a concert, with an average ticket price of $500 (about 660,000 won).
The K-pop boy band gained fame in 2015 and has loyal fans worldwide, including Korea, Japan, the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
BTS' concerts and events attract fans from various countries, including Korea, Japan, the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Last month, 'BTS Festa' in Yeouido, Seoul attracted 400,000 people, with 120,000 foreigners.
The second most loyal fandom after BTS is Michael Jackson, who passed away in 2009.
Fans were willing to spend an average of $660 on concert tickets if he were alive.
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