BTS Dianugerahi Penghargaan Tinggi oleh Kota La Plata Sebelum Konser

BTS has been granted one of the highest official honors by the Argentine city of La Plata ahead of the K-pop supergroup’s three stadium concerts there in October, the group's agency BigHit Music said Saturday.

The La Plata City Council unanimously approved a motion on Thursday to designate the group as an honorary distinguished visitor, a title reserved under city ordinance for visiting dignitaries and internationally recognized figures in culture and the arts.

The council cited BTS’ global cultural influence, its advocacy for young people and its role in broadening the international reach of Korean pop culture.

Argentine news outlet Infocielo noted that the motion passed with unanimous support, describing the vote as a rare show of consensus around the group’s impact.

According to the outlet, La Plata Mayor Julio Alak has been overseeing city-level preparations for the concerts, including security and traffic measures for the expected influx of fans. City officials have also been coordinating with hotel associations on lodging arrangements ahead of the shows.

BTS is set to perform at Estadio Unico de La Plata on Oct. 21, 23 and 24 as part of its “Arirang” world tour. The concerts will make BTS the first Korean act to stage a stadium concert in La Plata, the capital of Buenos Aires Province.