Fans known as “BTS Army” have raised $10,000 for Beat the Streets Baltimore, a nonprofit that supports youth.It’s all part of philanthropic efforts ahead of the K-pop group’s summer concerts in Baltimore. Phyllis Krasnokutsky, a member of the BTS Army, shared how the band’s music has affected her and others.”The music, it hits you whether you understand the language or not. It penetrates and it makes you happy,” Krasnokutsky told WBAL-TV 11 News. She explained that BTS promotes themes that have resonated deeply with fans. “BTS, through all their music and through their development, has always promoted self-love, self-care, and a lot of mental health,” Krasnokutsky told WBAL-TV 11 News. Krasnokutsky also shared how listening to BTS helped her personally. “I didn’t realize how depressed I was being a 24/7 caregiver until I started listening to their music, and it has really changed my life,” Krasnokutsky told WBAL-TV 11 News. The BTS Army’s fundraising efforts in Baltimore are intentional, aiming to honor the values the K-pop group represents. “That was intentional,” Krasnokutsky told WBAL-TV 11 News. “I think it was the multiple levels they go. It’s not just a wrestling team.”Beat the Streets Baltimore Executive Director Lydell Henry explained the organization’s mission. “Beat the Streets Baltimore is an organization that uses wrestling to engage kids in their academic careers and personal development, from a holistic approach,” Henry told WBAL-TV 11 News.The program serves up to 300 K-12 students annually to build confidence, mental toughness and perseverance. “It means a lot to help with us to continue our programming in, to serving kids throughout Baltimore City,” Henry told WBAL-TV 11 News. The BTS Army’s $10,000 contribution is part of a larger goal of $37,000, which they hope to reach by the time of the concert. Henry said the funds will support tournaments, academic interventions, transportation and events for 25-50 youths. As an incentive, donors have the chance to win two free tickets to the sold-out BTS concert in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE —

Fans known as “BTS Army” have raised $10,000 for Beat the Streets Baltimore, a nonprofit that supports youth.

It’s all part of philanthropic efforts ahead of the K-pop group’s summer concerts in Baltimore.

Phyllis Krasnokutsky, a member of the BTS Army, shared how the band’s music has affected her and others.

“The music, it hits you whether you understand the language or not. It penetrates and it makes you happy,” Krasnokutsky told WBAL-TV 11 News.

She explained that BTS promotes themes that have resonated deeply with fans.

“BTS, through all their music and through their development, has always promoted self-love, self-care, and a lot of mental health,” Krasnokutsky told WBAL-TV 11 News.

Krasnokutsky also shared how listening to BTS helped her personally.

“I didn’t realize how depressed I was being a 24/7 caregiver until I started listening to their music, and it has really changed my life,” Krasnokutsky told WBAL-TV 11 News.

The BTS Army’s fundraising efforts in Baltimore are intentional, aiming to honor the values the K-pop group represents.

“That was intentional,” Krasnokutsky told WBAL-TV 11 News. “I think it was the multiple levels they go. It’s not just a wrestling team.”

Beat the Streets Baltimore Executive Director Lydell Henry explained the organization’s mission.

“Beat the Streets Baltimore is an organization that uses wrestling to engage kids in their academic careers and personal development, from a holistic approach,” Henry told WBAL-TV 11 News.

“(We use) wrestling to engage kids in their academic careers and personal development.”

The program serves up to 300 K-12 students annually to build confidence, mental toughness and perseverance.

“It means a lot to help with us to continue our programming in, to serving kids throughout Baltimore City,” Henry told WBAL-TV 11 News.

The BTS Army’s $10,000 contribution is part of a larger goal of $37,000, which they hope to reach by the time of the concert. Henry said the funds will support tournaments, academic interventions, transportation and events for 25-50 youths.

As an incentive, donors have the chance to win two free tickets to the sold-out BTS concert in Baltimore.