They will kick off their world tour starting in April.
The new album 'ARIRANG' is set to release on March 20.
On January 27, 2026, BTS has captured headlines with their world tour as all North America and Europe performances have sold out completely. The ticket sales for 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'' were conducted until January 24, where seats in stadiums disappeared swiftly, showcasing the immense enthusiasm from global fans.
Kicking off from April 25 to 28 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, the group will tour across 12 cities in total, with 31 performances scheduled. Notably, responses in Tampa, Stanford, and Las Vegas prompted the addition of further shows. From June 26 to 27, they will launch their European tour in Madrid, Spain, performing in major cities including Belgium, the UK, Germany, and France.
This tour marks a historical moment as it will be the first for a Korean artist to hold solo concerts in the U.S. A performance in Goyang has also sold out all three shows during advance sales. Additionally, they are set to release their new album 'ARIRANG' on March 20.
This tour is set to reinforce BTS's global presence far beyond the traditional concert experience. Particularly, as they perform solo concerts in the U.S. for the first time as a Korean artist, they are elevating the status of the Korean music industry. BTS is known for emphasizing stage production and fan interaction, which is likely to further deepen their connection with fans.
Moreover, the upcoming album 'ARIRANG' coinciding with the tour provides fans with a live experience of new music, which solidifies their musical identity. BTS's ability to connect through their music across various cultural landscapes will continue to expand their global fandom.
Lastly, this world tour transcends mere chart achievements and stands as a crucial opportunity to broaden the recognition of K-pop and Korean culture. Their journey will inspire future artists, and their success story is poised to have a positive impact on the overall Korean music industry.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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