BTS World Tour 'Arirang' NA/SK/Asia/Australia legs & Europe kickoff
Key Questions
How many fans attended the first North American leg of BTS World Tour 'Arirang'?
The first NA leg concluded with 840,000 fans and generated $76.2 million in April revenue. The tour has now expanded to 88 shows total.
What special events occurred during the Busan concert?
The Busan concert included citywide activation and government penalties for price gouging. Additional logistics like merch pickup were shared for East Rutherford.
When does the European leg of the BTS World Tour 'Arirang' begin?
The European leg starts July 27 in Madrid. A Brussels show on June 25 featured a special performance of 'Tomorrow' for the first time in seven years.
What fan experiences are planned for London during the tour?
London gets BTS THE CITY with the London Eye turning red, a floating logo on the Thames, a multimedia exhibit at Outernet, a stamp rally across 8 venues, and a new British Museum partnership.
What attendance record did BTS set in London?
BTS drew 130,000 fans across two sold-out shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Times gave a positive review highlighting emotional weight and theatrical storytelling.
How was the Chile venue ban for BTS resolved?
After ARMY protests involving 5,000 fans across 11 cities, the government reversed the ban and agreed to conditional approval for National Stadium. Three sold-out Santiago dates are now cleared.
What promise did Suga make to fans in London?
Suga made a 32-year promise to fans during the London show. A Munich guide was also published for attending fans.
What additional show was added to the tour in Australia?
An additional Melbourne show was added for February 10, 2027. Jimin also stopped a Brussels concert to help a distressed fan.
First NA leg concluded with 840k fans, $76.2M April revenue. Busan concert completed. Tour expanded to 88 shows; European leg starts July 27 (Madrid). Brussels show featured 'Tomorrow' for first time in 7 years. London BTS THE CITY activation included London Eye, Thames logo, Outernet exhibit, stamp rally, British Museum partnership; 130,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Chile venue crisis resolved after ARMY protests. New York BTS THE CITY activation announced with Grand Central Terminal takeover, hotel experience, and stamp rally. Jimin stopped concert in Brussels to help fan; La Plata honors Jimin. Suga made 32-year promise. Munich guide published.