{"id":370791,"date":"2026-04-09T06:56:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/370791\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T06:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:56:11","slug":"bts-kicks-off-arirang-world-tour-army-dress-warm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/370791\/","title":{"rendered":"BTS Kicks Off “ARIRANG” World Tour\u2026 “ARMY, Dress Warm!”"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BTS is launching a new world tour, marking their full-group return to the global stage.<\/p>\n

BTS will open their “BTS World Tour \u2013 ARIRANG” on April 9 and April 11\u201312 at Goyang Stadium. The tour will then expand across Japan, North America, Europe, and South America, covering 34 cities with a total of 85 shows.<\/p>\n

This tour is expected to set a new record for K-pop tours in terms of total audience. Most venues are stadiums or domes, and a 360-degree stage setup has been implemented.<\/p>\n

Massive Demand, Record-Breaking Scale<\/p>\n

Fan demand is already explosive. A total of 46 shows sold out early.<\/p>\n

According to promoter Live Nation, BTS sold approximately 2.4 million tickets in North America and Europe alone.<\/p>\n

The group will also achieve new milestones, becoming the first K-pop act to perform at venues such as Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Stanford Stadium, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, and M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.<\/p>\n

First Full-Group Tour in 4 Years<\/p>\n

This marks BTS’s first full-group tour in about four years. Their previous concerts concluded in April 2022 with “Permission to Dance On Stage” in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

“Dress Warm”\u2014A Message to ARMY<\/p>\n

Ahead of the concerts, members shared heartfelt messages to fans.<\/p>\n

Jimin noted that rain is expected on the opening day and that the venue feels cold, urging fans to dress warmly.<\/p>\n

He added that it’s better to overdress than risk catching a cold, emphasizing that the group has prepared thoroughly.<\/p>\n

J-Hope also shared that the final full rehearsal has been completed, saying both BTS and fans have long waited for this moment.<\/p>\n

He echoed the same concern, reminding fans that evenings get especially cold and asking them to stay warm so they can fully enjoy the concert.<\/p>\n

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