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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 ...

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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 ...
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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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