California Governor Posts Welcome to BTS on Social Media
California Governor Gavin Newsom posted a welcome message to the South Korean group BTS on X. The post referenced three sold-out shows at Stanford Stadium as part of the group's Arirang World Tour.
nypost.comCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom posted a message on X welcoming the South Korean group BTS to the state on Saturday. The post noted three sold-out shows at Stanford Stadium during the group's Arirang World Tour and included images of the band alongside the California state flag.
"3 sold-out shows in California can mean only one thing: @BTS_Bighit is in town. " the post stated, accompanied by a purple heart emoji and a finger heart gesture.
Users responded to the post with comments about conditions in California. One user asked whether Newsom was a teenage girl. Others referenced homelessness, crime, and taxes in the state. " one comment stated. Another suggested the band members avoid stepping on homeless people or fentanyl.
His administration is spending nearly $20 million on efforts to improve the state's image. BTS is scheduled to return to California for performances at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood from September 1 to 6.
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3 events- May 16, 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom posted a welcome message to BTS on X.
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Governor Gavin Newsom spoke about the state budget proposal.
1 sourcenypost.com - September 1-6, 2026
BTS is scheduled to perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
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The post drew online comments linking state conditions to the governor's message.
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