EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The BTS concerts in El Paso proved boosted the city’s economy, which trickled down to locally-owned establishments like Kaedama Ramen near UTEP. The Korean pop group dined there Thursday before its sold-out shows.
According to the manager Kaitlyn Payne, one of the group’s affiliates reserved the dining room — something the restaurant doesn’t usually do, but made an exception.
Payne called it “the busiest day in Kaedama history.” Even compared to Coldplay’s visit in 2025 and graduation season, she said it doesn’t compare…