{"id":469276,"date":"2026-05-27T09:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T09:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/469276\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T09:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T09:10:12","slug":"bts-in-las-vegas-8-highlights-from-day-2-of-btss-arirang-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/469276\/","title":{"rendered":"BTS In Las Vegas: 8 Highlights From Day 2 Of BTS&#8217;s ARIRANG Concert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" top-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779873012_930_0x0.jpg\" alt=\"2_ARIRANG_LAS VEGAS_BTS\" data-height=\"1333\" data-width=\"2000\" fetchpriority=\"high\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BTS ARIRANG World Tour &#8211; Las Vegas Day 2<\/p>\n<p>BIGHIT MUSIC<\/p>\n<p>BTS makes their grand return to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas after four years, as they return to Sin City for their BTS World Tour ARIRANG for four sold-out concerts on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, with plans to continue on Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28.<\/p>\n<p>BTS members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook were last in Las Vegas for their <a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jeffbenjamin\/2022\/02\/23\/bts-announce-4-las-vegas-stadium-shows-with-accompanying-fan-programs-for-april\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jeffbenjamin\/2022\/02\/23\/bts-announce-4-las-vegas-stadium-shows-with-accompanying-fan-programs-for-april\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Permission to Dance On Stage - Las Vegas shows\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Permission to Dance On Stage &#8211; Las Vegas shows<\/a> in April 2022. Afterward, they performed again in Seoul and Busan (Yet to Come in Busan) before each member entered mandatory South Korean military service. The group finally reunited at the end of June last year and began preparing for their comeback, spending five to six months on what became their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, which then launched their BTS World Tour ARIRANG (and several THE CITY projects taking over <a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/02\/05\/bts-launches-citywide-events-bts-the-city-arirang-seoul-on-march-20\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/02\/05\/bts-launches-citywide-events-bts-the-city-arirang-seoul-on-march-20\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Seoul\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Seoul<\/a>, <a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/05\/07\/bts-the-city-ariranglas-vegas-2026-guide\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/05\/07\/bts-the-city-ariranglas-vegas-2026-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Las Vegas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Las Vegas<\/a>, and <a class=\"color-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/05\/18\/bts-the-city-arirang-busan-2026-guide\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/05\/18\/bts-the-city-arirang-busan-2026-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Busan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Busan<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Now, with their return to Vegas \u2013 along with THE CITY activations, BTS was ready to live it up in the \u201cEntertainment Capital of the World,\u201d bringing their music and culture to the stage. Here are a few of the highlights from Day 2 of the BTS concert in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p>The Audience Was Loud (when it counted) \u2013 but almost deafening<\/p>\n<p>After attending several BTS concerts surrounding ARIRANG, including their<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/03\/23\/btss-comeback-netflix-live-marks-the-return-of-the-pop-kings\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/03\/23\/btss-comeback-netflix-live-marks-the-return-of-the-pop-kings\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"first performance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> first performance<\/a> back as a group and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/04\/19\/bts-kicks-off-arirang-world-tour-with-stunning-spectacle-in-goyang\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/04\/19\/bts-kicks-off-arirang-world-tour-with-stunning-spectacle-in-goyang\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"their ARIRANG concerts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> their ARIRANG concerts<\/a>, the Las Vegas concert felt like the loudest of them all \u2013 at least, in the United States (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/05\/12\/bts-closes-out-three-sold-out-shows-in-mexico-city-with-much-fanfare\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/05\/12\/bts-closes-out-three-sold-out-shows-in-mexico-city-with-much-fanfare\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"I see and hear you, Mexico City\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">I see and hear you, Mexico City<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Jung Kook had challenged the audience, telling them, \u201cLas Vegas Day 1 set the bar pretty high last night, you gotta top that!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jimin added that he knew the crowd knew how to party, which prompted even more screams that sometimes made it difficult to hear the members\u2019 speeches\/ments. Though the speeches didn\u2019t seem to matter, the fans, known as ARMY, radiated palpable excitement in the stadium. In turn, that energy was transferred to the group, who worked so hard that several members were seen lying down to recover at some points during the concert.<\/p>\n<p>BTS&#8217;s ARIRANG Las Vegas &#8211; Day 2<\/p>\n<p>BIGHIT MUSIC\u200bBTS were feeling themselves<\/p>\n<p>The first night of the Las Vegas concert was lively and energetic \u2013 almost like a dance party. While the members worked hard, the mood felt very friendly and playful. But for some reason, on the second night (seated in a very similar section), the ambiance felt more intimate, even sultrier than before. There were moments when the members would stare into the camera, as if they were seducing it.<\/p>\n<p>Jin seemed to know exactly when the camera was on him, turning towards it sharply with the most intense look. Jimin, j-hope, Jung Kook, and V just flirted with the crowd throughout the show, providing lots of fan service.<\/p>\n<p>During their first moments to speak, V addressed the crowd, \u201cThey told me that Vegas is called Sin City, so you have to prove it to me tonight. Keep your eyes on us until the very end \u2013 don\u2019t even blink.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Camera Work Was Excellent\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Night 1 of the Las Vegas show seemed unsure who to point to during the concert, but that was remedied by Night 2, which quickly went between the correct vocals and rappers. Even during the free dance portion, the members with the funniest interactions were highlighted on screen.<\/p>\n<p>At one point, everyone \u2014 but SUGA \u2014 was wrestling to remove a piece of each other\u2019s clothing or reveal a body part, prompting an even louder reaction from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>BTS&#8217;s ARIRANG Las Vegas &#8211; Day 2<\/p>\n<p>BIGHIT MUSIC\u201cFIRE\u201d\/\u201dFYA\u201d Mash-Up<\/p>\n<p>This may be the best mash-up of BTS\u2019s 2016 hit \u201cFIRE\u201d and \u201cFYA\u201d from the most recent album. It worked really well, especially with the special fire effects. Dancers carried large fire torch guns while dancing on stage.<\/p>\n<p>Though it was slightly disappointing not to have the iconic \u201cFIRE\u201d choreography, the mash-up was a powerful and entertaining moment that celebrated the past and present \u2013 and the decade in between.<\/p>\n<p>The 360-degree Stage &amp; \u201cIDOL\u201d March<\/p>\n<p>BTS wanted to fit as many people into the show as possible; therefore, they had to build a 360-degree stage that resembled a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/04\/19\/bts-kicks-off-arirang-world-tour-with-stunning-spectacle-in-goyang\/\" data-ga-track=\"InternalLink:https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurasirikul\/2026\/04\/19\/bts-kicks-off-arirang-world-tour-with-stunning-spectacle-in-goyang\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"modernized Jeongja-style pavilion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> modernized Jeongja-style pavilion<\/a>, inspired by the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion of Gyeongbokgung Palace. When looking directly down at the stage \u2013 as captured by the drones and top cameras \u2013 it incorporates the South Korean flag motif \u201cTaegeukgi,\u201d with the central symbol anchoring the stage and the extended runways drawing inspiration from Geongongamri (the four trigrams of the flag).<\/p>\n<p>The group used the space by adding rotating sets and extended stages, which they split among the seven members so that all their fans could see them. Even those in one corner of the arena or stadium are given a good view of what\u2019s going on in the show. The screens were also large enough that you could use a camera to watch if you couldn\u2019t see a member you were trying to follow.<\/p>\n<p>During their Permission to Dance On Stage concerts, BTS used carts to bring the group closer to fans in the stadium&#8217;s further sections. For the ARIRANG concerts, BTS marched with their dancers, who held flags and lights, as if it were a parade, around the stadium track. Fortunately, the security was efficient in telling fans to remain in their seats to prevent a dangerous rush down the stairs just to catch a closer glimpse of the group.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBody to Body\u201d Arirang chant<\/p>\n<p>During BTS\u2019s Netflix documentary, BTS: The Return, the members and their creative team discussed using the Korean folk song, \u201cArirang,\u201d in their song \u201cBody to Body.\u201d HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk told the group to imagine a room full of non-Korean fans singing the emotional chant during the concert and the impact on South Korea\u2019s pride.<\/p>\n<p>During this segment, which felt very patriotic, several fans held South Korean flags, while fans dressed in hanboks, traditional Korean clothing, were shown on the screen, captured earlier by BTS\u2019s production team. The dancers held LED flags containing BTS\u2019s ARIRANG logo that changed colors.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>It was stunning to watch the stage&#8217;s symbolism as BTS looked out at the crowd, the camera capturing their reaction as fans sang their national folk song.<\/p>\n<p>BTS&#8217;s ARIRANG Las Vegas &#8211; Day 2<\/p>\n<p>BIGHIT MUSICBTS performed their Hidden ARIRANG Track \u201cCome Over\u201d\u200b<\/p>\n<p>If you were one of the many who purchased the ARIRANG deluxe vinyl, then you would have heard a surprise hidden track, produced by SUGA, called \u201cCome Over.\u201d BTS has never included their hidden songs on concert setlists, which include \u201cSea \ubc14\ub2e4\u201d (from 2017\u2019s Love Yourself: Her) and \u201cPath \uae38 (from their 2013 debut single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool).<\/p>\n<p>BTS Surprise Songs<\/p>\n<p>With the concert focused on the ARIRANG album, BTS did add in some throwbacks to the mix, including \u201cMic Drop,\u201d \u201cDynamite,\u201d \u201cButter,\u201d \u201cFire\u201d (mashup-ed with \u201cFYA\u201d), \u201cIDOL,\u201d \u201cFAKE LOVE,\u201d and \u201cNot Today.\u201d But the group also decided to perform two songs from their over 200 tracks recorded throughout their career, which is A LOT. For this concert, the DJ played \u201cBlack Swan\u201d (from their 2020 album, Map of the Soul 7) and \u201cSpine Breaker\u201d (from their 2014 album, Skool Luv Affair). The crowd went wild as BTS performed \u2013 or at least tried to \u2013 their older songs. \u200b<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBlack Swan\u201d was released six years ago, but few could recall the song and dance moves \u2013 at least V and Jimin. V and Jimin played up the cameras around them. The group had a bit of trouble with \u201cSpine Breaker\u201d since it had been over a decade since the song came out. The members remembered the fun dance interactions, grabbing each other\u2019s arms to spin around.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>The point of the surprise songs is to bring back the feelings of the past and just have fun with them. It brought back so many memories for both the audience and the members, reflecting how far they\u2019ve come in their music journey and their continued close connection with each other and ARMY. <\/p>\n<p>BTS continues their ARIRANG concerts in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, at Allegiant Stadium. Afterward, the group returns to South Korea to prepare for their Busan shows in June.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BTS ARIRANG World Tour &#8211; Las Vegas Day 2 BIGHIT MUSIC BTS makes their grand return to Allegiant&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":469277,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[202785,140555,202786,197942,93,61,60,6521,22766,278,19756],"class_list":["post-469276","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-music","tag-allegiant-stadium","tag-arirang","tag-bts-the-city-arirang","tag-bts-world-tour-arirang","tag-entertainment","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-k-pop","tag-las-vegas","tag-music","tag-world-tour"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/469276","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=469276"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/469276\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/469277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=469276"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=469276"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=469276"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}