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BTS fans line up for merch ahead of K-pop group's weekend tour stops in Arlington
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway The line formed around Choctaw Stadium, where people waited with umbrellas, chairs, and water to stay cool.
Fans of the K-pop group BTS have begun lining up in Arlington for merchandise ahead of the group's weekend tour stops. The line formed around Choctaw Stadium, where people waited with umbrellas, chairs, and water to stay cool. m.
on Thursday, and by Friday morning, the line had wrapped around the stadium. Fans, known as the BTS Army, are coming from around the country to purchase items such as BTS-themed jerseys. Further details about the tour stops and the fans' experiences are available from local news sources, including NBC DFW.
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Category: arts Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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