How many BTS fans does Iran have?

9 million fans
It sounds unbelievable, but the band has 9 million fans in Iran,” said Derakhshandeh about her decision to make a movie on BTS. “The BTS fans are really dedicated to the band.

Is Kpop popular in the Middle East?

Most popular K-Pop stars among fans in Asia and Middle East 2019. According to a survey conducted by the Korean Tourism Organization in 2019, around 34.1 percent of respondents from Asia and Middle East stated that they like the Korean K-Pop boy band Bangtan Boys (BTS) the most.

How many EXO fans are there in the world?

Then comes one of the most prominent groups in K-pop right now, EXO with 9.3 million followers. Even with their members being in the military, EXO still keeps thriving!

Did BTS come Kuwait?

The group were greeted by about 100 fans at the airport as they arrived in the country. Many more flew in from Middle Eastern countries such as Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates to attend the concert.

Will BTS release tour in UAE?

BTS release tour schedule: There are no UAE stops, but could that change? epa08103914 Members of South Korean boy band ‘Bangtan Boys, BTS’ speak for the 34st annual Golden Disk Awards ceremony at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, 05 January 2020.

Is BTS’s ‘Love Yourself’ about same-sex relationships in Saudi Arabia?

Some fans pointed out the apparent contradiction between BTS’s tour message – “Love Yourself” – and Saudi Arabia’s criminalization of same-sex relationships.

Why are BTS and Nicki Minaj performing in Saudi Arabia?

BTS and Minaj aren’t the first stars to be invited to play in the kingdom. This year, Mariah Carey held her own concert in Saudi Arabia, despite backlash from women’s rights activists. It’s all part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030, an effort to reduce the kingdom’s reliance on oil and make Saudi Arabia a more moderate kingdom.