BTS's North America tour begins in Tampa, featuring 190,000 fans and performances of their new album 'ARIRANG'.
April/29/2026 17:20
BTS (Bulletproof Boy Scouts) North America tour has opened. In Tampa, USA, the Korean folk song 'Arirang' resounded, and BTS and 190,000 audience members created memories. They held 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN NORTH AMERICA' at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on the 25th, 26th, and 28th (local time). All three performances sold out, attracting about 190,000 audience members. As it was BTS's first concert in America in four years, the excitement was tremendous. The ARMY (fan name) who visited the venue practiced wave cheering while waiting for the opening, shouted support calls in unison, and enjoyed the performance. They welcomed BTS with explosive cheers and singing. BTS filled the stage starting with the song 'Hooligan' from their 5th full album 'ARIRANG', followed by 'MIC Drop', 'FAKE LOVE', 'NORMAL', and others. The particularly impressive stage was 'Body to Body'. When the Korean folk song 'Arirang' was played during this song, the audience filled the venue and sang along, creating a symbolic scene. The chorus of the Korean folk song resonating in America deepened its meaning. Jin shared, 'I felt it during the last solo fan concert tour, but Tampa is really the best. I actively recommended to the members that we should definitely go with that feeling. After performing this time, I have no regrets about this decision.' The members continued, 'We were a bit worried about the first performance of the North America tour, but thanks to everyone, all our worries disappeared. Thank you for making the start of the North America tour the best; we look forward to the upcoming performances.' BTS will continue their North America tour at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso on May 2 and 3, making them the first Korean artists to perform at El Paso Bowl Stadium. Prior to this, the El Paso County Commission awarded BTS the 'Estimado Amigo' award and approved a resolution declaring May 2-3 as 'El Paso BTS Weekend'. After that, they will continue their North America tour in a total of 12 cities, including Mexico City, Stanford, and Las Vegas, with 31 performances. • BTS receives special award in El Paso County, USA! Economic impact of the concert is about 12 billion yen • BTS Jungkook expresses anger over sound issues at US concert, 'I'm sorry to the fans'.
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