Chicago Guide Maps Fan Celebrations Ahead of Soldier Field Shows

August 24, 2026 — Block Club Chicago published a citywide guide to ARMY celebrations ahead of BTS's two sold-out Soldier Field shows (Aug 27-28), cataloguing fan parties, pop-ups, giveaways and food specials planned across the city through the week. The guide highlighted Chinatown fan activities — including a concert-themed cupsleeve event at Uni Uni Chinatown and free raffles, bracelet-making, and BTS/BT21 coloring activities at Hello Jasmine — alongside the previously announced 'BTS Day' skyline lighting of Willis Tower (Aug 27-28, 8:30-11 p.m.) and Buckingham Fountain fan gatherings tied to Governor JB Pritzker's Illinois proclamation.