BTS's world tour 'ARIRANG' kicks off in Korea, sells out Tokyo Dome, and prepares for a special Busan concert with live viewing.
May/19/2026 19:00
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) is holding the largest world tour in history for Korean artists, 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'', until 2027. This tour grandly opened over three days from April 9 at Goyang Comprehensive Sports Complex in Korea. Without stopping the excitement, it achieved overwhelming success with all dates sold out at the Tokyo Dome concert, held for the first time in about seven years. Currently, they are maintaining that momentum with a North American tour, attracting attention from around the world. On June 13 (Saturday), the anniversary of BTS's debut, a special concert will be held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. A new trailer for the live viewing of this special concert has been released, allowing fans to experience it in cinemas nationwide. The trailer starts with vivid footage of the Goyang concert stage, the tour's starting point, amidst the cheers of ARMY (BTS fans). It features the heavy beat of 'FYA' from their 5th full album 'ARIRANG', with symbolic shots of the seven members' microphones and precious moments of the members during rehearsals. The trailer heightens expectations for the memorable Busan concert to be experienced in cinemas nationwide. Additionally, along with the trailer release, the live viewing official site published comments from ARMY who experienced the Goyang concert in cinemas. Comments included, 'I was able to see the stage from various angles and see everyone,' 'It was so exciting that the sense of unity was amazing,' 'We could enjoy it together with the concert venue,' and 'It felt like I could reach out...! It was cool,' reflecting the immersive experience unique to cinemas. Check out the 'How to Enjoy Live Viewing' images and prepare for the live viewing.
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