BTS World Tour 'Arirang' launch at Goyang Stadium
Key Questions
When and where did BTS kick off their 'Arirang' World Tour?
BTS launched their 'Arirang' World Tour on April 9 at Goyang Stadium near Seoul, South Korea. It was their OT7 homecoming concert, marking the first of multiple shows.
What was the attendance for the first night of the tour?
Over 40,000 fans attended the rain-soaked Day 1 concert at Goyang Stadium. Fans braved torrential rain to see the full performance.
What was the setlist for the first night?
The 23-track setlist included songs from 'Into the Sun' to 'Hooligan', featuring 'Swim', '2.0' classics, and full choreography. It supported their new album 'Arirang'.
How did the weather affect the first concert?
Torrential rain soaked the stage, clothes, and performers like Jimin, but BTS delivered hits undeterred. Fans described it as a memorable, wet kickoff.
What did BTS members mention during the concert?
Mentions included V's breaststroke in the rain, RM's ankle issue, Jimin's soaked state, Jin feeling 'back home', and Suga's joke. Jin reflected on it as a homecoming.
What are the upcoming dates for the Goyang shows?
Day 2 and 3 are scheduled for April 11 and 12, with Weverse and cinema screenings on April 11 and 18. These follow the successful Day 1.
What is the scale of the 'Arirang' World Tour?
The tour includes 85 shows projected to gross $1.81 billion with 46 sellouts, extending to new South American dates through 2027. It reunites BTS after solo endeavors.
How did fans react to the tour kickoff?
Fan supports included over 500k streams and global backing like Chinese JinBar and Jimin bars. Reactions focused on setlists, tracks, and the emotional homecoming.
OT7 homecoming Day1 Apr9 rain-soaked (40k+ att, full 23-track setlist Into the Sun to Hooligan w/Swim/2.0 classics/full choreo, ments: V breaststroke/RM ankle/Jimin soaked/Jin home/Suga joke; 500k+ streams/fan supports incl Chinese JinBar/Jimin); Day2/3 Apr11/12/Weverse/cinema Apr11/18 ahead; 85 shows/$1.81B/46 sellouts/new SA thru 2027. Track reactions/setlists/streams.