BTS Becomes Main Attraction in New York City & London― Here's Why

BTS-who is the brand ambassador for Samsung- recently became the main attraction in New York City and London, drawing massive crowds made up of ARMYs and locals. Wanna know why? Then, keep on reading!

BTS Becomes Main Attraction at Samsung's Events in New York City & London

On Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. EST, Samsung held its annual Unpacked event in New York City wherein it revealed its newest Galaxy devices, Galaxy Z Flip 4. They also released brand new HD photos of Samsung ambassadors BTS.

The electronics company set up a pop-up event not only in New York City but also in London. It will take place from Aug. 11 to 31, and visitors might even get a special surprise.

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While the highlight of the event is Samsung's latest product Galaxy Z Flip 4, BTS also became the main attraction at Times Square in New York City and Piccadilly Circus in London. Why? It's because the agency's new electronic billboard advertisement featuring BTS was unveiled in both cities on the same day.

ARMYs who were present at the event took videos of the incredible crowds paying attention to the new billboard advertisement featuring the global boy group. At Times Square, BTS' signature color (purple) decorated the buildings as Samsung's ad was displayed on multiple screens.

In the videos, people can be seen with their phones out, recording the beautiful advertisement. Apart from videos of BTS, a QR code was shown on screen intermittently.

In a tweet, Samsung revealed that those who scanned the QR code and showed it to Samsung staff will be able to get a limited edition BTS poster.

Fans who were at the event were able to see the first world premiere of BTS' "Yet to Come" music video with Samsung Galaxy.

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Meanwhile, at Piccadilly Circus, fans and locals were also treated to a purple Samsung ad featuring BTS.

The launch of Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip4 is extra special for BTS and ARMYs as one of the color options has been named "Bora Purple," which was derived from BTS' signature phrase "borahe (I purple you)."

BTS' 'Proof' Steadily Ranks on Billboard 200 and Other Charts

In other news, BTS' anthology album "Proof" once again secured a spot on Billboard 200, a weekly album chart ranking the most popular albums in the United States.

For the week ending on Aug. 13, "Proof" ranked No. 62, marking its eighth consecutive week on the tally. The album has not left the top 70 since it came out in June.

BTS' "Proof" also came in at No. 53 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart and ranked No. 5 on the World Albums chart in its eighth consecutive week as well. The septet's English hit "Dynamite" claimed No. 100 on Billboard's Global 200, spending its 100th week on the chart. Additionally, the boy group placed 83rd on Artist 100.

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In South Korea, BTS' "Proof" has received a triple million album certificate from Circle Chart, which naturally means the anthology album has impressively sold three million copies in South Korea alone. This is their fifth album to be certified triple million seller, following "BE," "LOVE YOURSELF: Answer," "Butter," "LOVE YOURSELF: Tear."

Meanwhile, BTS has one quadruple million-seller album in South Korea, and that's "MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA."

Congratulations to BTS!

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Written by Maria Scott