Toronto Proposes Temporary 'BTS Boulevard' to Welcome K-Pop Stars
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City Councillor Lily Cheng suggests ceremonial renaming of a Yonge Street stretch ahead of August concerts.
Toronto is considering a ceremonial street renaming to welcome the K-pop group BTS. According to BlogTO, City Councillor for Ward 18 Willowdale Lily Cheng has introduced a motion to rename a portion of Yonge Street in North York as "BTS Boulevard."
If the City Council approves the motion during a vote expected later this week, the stretch of road between Finch Avenue and North York Boulevard would bear the name for one month, from August 21 to September 23. The proposal coincides with the group's upcoming performances at Rogers Stadium on August 23 and 23, as well as the Korean Harvest Festival at Mel Lastman Square.
BlogTO reports that the plan includes lighting the Toronto sign at City Hall in purple during the concert dates. Additionally, the motion suggests that commemorative street signs be auctioned to fans to raise funds for charities and local food banks.
The group, consisting of members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, is returning for a world tour after a hiatus for mandatory military service in South Korea. The city describes the septet as one of the most influential musical acts of the current era.