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BTS ARMY braves long lines for merch before band's big Bay Area comeback this weekend
On Saturday, one of the biggest music groups in the world performs the first of three nights at Stanford. Excitement has been building in the Bay Area for the return of BTS. We caught up with a few fans in the long line for merch.
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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s source item, BTS ARMY braves long lines for merch before band’s big Bay Area comeback this weekend, On Saturday, one of the biggest music groups in the world performs the first of three nights at Stanford. Excitement has been building in the Bay Area for the return of BTS. We caught up with a few fans in the long line for merch.
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The development sits in VINI’s Bay Area file for local readers tracking public services, civic decisions, transportation, housing, safety, and community life across the Bay Area. The original report is linked so readers can check the source account, follow later updates, and compare new coverage against the first published record. The source item is dated 2026-05-16T01:38:14+00:00.
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- BTS ARMY braves long lines for merch before band's big Bay Area comeback this weekendABC7 Bay Area - 2026-05-16T01:38:14+00:00
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