BTS expresses joy for their first tour in 6.5 years, with members sharing excitement and gratitude during their performance in Goyang.
April/12/2026 15:19
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) revealed their feelings about their tour after 6 and a half years. On the 11th, the second performance of 'BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG' was held at the main stadium of Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi-do. On this day, Jungkook said, 'We are starting the second performance, and unlike yesterday, the weather is really wonderful. It might be cold, but we will heat things up.' Jin also energized the venue by saying, 'I will sing my heart out, so enjoy!' V expressed his joy, saying, 'It's really been a long time since we showcased a 360-degree stage. Surrounded by ARMY (BTS fans) in 360 degrees feels really good.' Jimin mentioned, 'The weather is nice, and I can hear the voices of ARMY very well. After releasing the album 'ARIRANG' for the first time in 4 years and having a concert tour after 6 and a half years, we tried to make new attempts in various aspects. We prepared hard for the stage, so I hope you enjoy it.' SUGA called out, 'We prepared a lot to show you a new side. There may be things we are not used to, but I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.' RM expressed gratitude, saying, 'It took a really long time, but thank you from the bottom of my heart for waiting and supporting us.' J-HOPE added, 'The seven of us are serious about the stage, and there are many more stages to show you in the future,' raising expectations for upcoming performances. This concert marks the first tour since 'BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE' ended in April 2022, and it is expected to draw over 132,000 attendees over three days, with 44,000 spectators per show.
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