BTS members at the press conference for Map of the Soul: 7 (Image via BIG HIT MUSIC)Earlier this week, BIG HIT MUSIC (BTS’ label) confirmed that BTS would be hosting a global concert in Busan to aid South Korea's efforts in becoming the next host of the World Expo 2030.South Korea is among the five countries that have applied to host the next World Expo in 2030, alongside Russia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Ukraine.Bangtan members were selected as official ambassadors for the national project World Expo 2030 Busan. The K-pop juggernaut will be promoting the city of Busan with a global concert in October this year.While ARMYs are excited that BTS will be holding their first concert ever since they announced their plans to take a break from group activities, Korean netizens have expressed concern and disappointment over their choice of venue.Shru⁷@bangtinyboyysSo we are getting BTS Busan concert in October this year and also BTS attending tfma award show in October we are booked133782715So we are getting BTS Busan concert in October this year and also BTS attending tfma award show in October we are bookedAccording to various media reports, Busan, which is the second-largest city in South Korea after Seoul, is currently considering Bukhang Port as the proposed primary location for the World Expo 2030 Busan or the Busan Asiad Auxiliary Stadium as the venue for the October concert.It is also important to note that Busan's largest multi-purpose stadium, the Busan Gudeok Stadium, will likely be booked until the end of October for the soccer season and will not be equipped to hold concerts.BTS World Expo 2030: Korean netizens take to social media to demand a better venue for septet’s concertNJ@namjogonARMYs we back and give you a Good News. Check out BTS special message, honorary Ambassadors of World EXPO 2030 BUSAN, KOREAARMYs we back and give you a Good News. Check out BTS special message, honorary Ambassadors of World EXPO 2030 BUSAN, KOREAhttps://t.co/6yNPaCE5nJFans have pointed out that since this is Bangtan’s first concert in three years in Busan, they deserved the biggest venue. The venues in consideration aren’t big enough to accommodate the “larger than life” aura of the reigning superstars.It is also interesting to note that Busan is home to members Jimin and Jung Kook, who have expressed their happiness and interest upon hearing that the group will be performing in their hometown this year.Korean netizens have requested the government and the authorities to reconsider their decision and give BTS a concert venue befitting of their God-like status so that they can successfully hold the World Expo 2030.Check out the fan reactions below:Diana@azaleapetalsHhhh...why Busan local government didn't learn from the past experience? They still use that Auxiliary and not the Main one. If you need bts to promote your city, better give them the best facilities including the best venue.Hhhh...why Busan local government didn't learn from the past experience? They still use that Auxiliary and not the Main one. If you need bts to promote your city, better give them the best facilities including the best venue. https://t.co/P4HBc3ELzIkat | kat | lalaban hanggang dulo@katmrtnzzi agree with knets....it's not that the venue is too small for bts, they can perform anywhere as long as they want to...but if the goal is to help and promote busan for the 2030 world expo host bid, then holding a large-scale event in an ass venue defeats the purpose twitter.com/pannkpop/statu…PANN KPOP@pannkpopNetizens are disappointed with BTS' solo concert in Busan, Knetz react pannkpop.com/netizens-are-d…131Netizens are disappointed with BTS' solo concert in Busan, Knetz react pannkpop.com/netizens-are-d… https://t.co/XxtUFfq7GUi agree with knets....it's not that the venue is too small for bts, they can perform anywhere as long as they want to...but if the goal is to help and promote busan for the 2030 world expo host bid, then holding a large-scale event in an ass venue defeats the purpose twitter.com/pannkpop/statu…𝑀⁷@promisebyjkjmBTS global concert which will be held in Busan will have a capacity of approx 54K at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, if this is the chosen venue. I can't wait to see them perform there. This is gonna be amazing for both Jimin and Jungkook, it's their hometown 1BTS global concert which will be held in Busan will have a capacity of approx 54K at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, if this is the chosen venue. I can't wait to see them perform there. This is gonna be amazing for both Jimin and Jungkook, it's their hometown 😭😭 https://t.co/RZr6FnXYtMjk 🃏@jkphobes@kim_tkker @btspayola @glitter___0_ @my_time13 @Kpop_Herald @BTS_twt in short, the venue for the expo 2030 is still on bidding and bts will hold a concert to help busan win the bid.3@kim_tkker @btspayola @glitter___0_ @my_time13 @Kpop_Herald @BTS_twt in short, the venue for the expo 2030 is still on bidding and bts will hold a concert to help busan win the bid.ARMYs all over the world are also excited about the fact that BTS will perform in Busan in October, which is also the birthday month of Bangtan’s angel member Jimin. Fans are ecstatic at the fact that Jimin will be celebrating his birthday in his hometown with his fans.ᴮᴱLUNA 🌙 PROOF@btsjimi18138019BTS in Busan this October Jimin’s month and hometown, this is gonna be SPECIAL. I’m so excited for this AAAAAA @BTS_twt #방탄소년단1BTS in Busan this October 😭 Jimin’s month and hometown, this is gonna be SPECIAL. I’m so excited for this AAAAAA 😭@BTS_twt #방탄소년단 https://t.co/oGtYL7QmLbPARK JIMIN 👑 PJM1 IS COMING ❤️‍🔥 WithYou@Sindy73522921Let's Keep lovin #WithYou by #JIMIN #BTSJIMIN of #BTS (@BTS_twt)and sungwoon #DANCEKINGPARKJIMIN PRINCE OF BUSAN Let's Keep lovin #WithYou by #JIMIN #BTSJIMIN of #BTS (@BTS_twt)and sungwoon #DANCEKINGPARKJIMIN 👑PRINCE OF BUSAN 🐥💖 https://t.co/fwxPMP7NiKEverything you need to know about BTS World Expo 2030hope⁷ 🃏@winnttaebearHAPPY BIRTHDAY ARMYFROM BTS6044316395HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARMYFROM BTS https://t.co/84CSd2gRXEOn June 24, the Busan Metropolitan Government and HYBE signed a memorandum of understanding related to the 2030 Busan World Expo.As per this agreement, the talented seven-member group has been officially appointed as the ambassadors of the Busan World Expo 2030 and will host a global concert in Busan to back the country's proposal to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan.South Korea is one of the five countries in contention for this bid. The 21st-century pop icons will not only serve as goodwill ambassadors for the event but will also participate in negotiations with the 170 countries that make up the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), which votes for the host country.honey⁷ 🃏⇆ in the box@honeypotjoonieBTS GOT US A WHOLE GOOGLE CELEBRATION AD FOR ARMY DAY5396116372BTS GOT US A WHOLE GOOGLE CELEBRATION AD FOR ARMY DAY https://t.co/18opZHTHh0On July 7, the first strategy meeting for the 2030 Busan World Expo was held at the bidding committee’s Seoul office to discuss promotional activities.The CEO of HYBE, Park Ji-won, the secretary-general of the 2030 Busan World Expo bidding committee, Park Jung-wook, and the deputy economic mayor of Busan, Lee Sung-kwon, were present at the meeting.·ᴗ·🃏@joonstudiobts vlogs (my guesses)347836823bts vlogs (my guesses) https://t.co/mhqwtENa0BBesides announcing the global concert, the bidding committee decided upon an ambassador appointment ceremony for BTS later this month to officially felicitate them.HYBE’s Park Ji-won shared:“With the business agreement made with the city of Busan as the foundation, we will propose cooperative measures in various fields and plan to actively cooperate for Busan’s bidding of the 2030 Busan World Expo, a business that is important on a national scale.”In other news, BTS has announced that each of the members will be releasing individual vlogs showcasing interesting facets of their daily lives. The vlogs will be posted every Saturday. This began on July 9, which is also ARMY day, the day the fandom officially got its current name.