Key Facts
- The North American tour 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN NORTH AMERICA' began on April 25, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, USA.
- BTS performed 15 shows across 5 cities: Tampa, El Paso, Mexico City, Stanford, and Las Vegas.
- Approximately 840,000 audience members attended the tour.
- All shows were sold out; additional shows in Tampa, Stanford, and Las Vegas also sold out rapidly.
- The setlist included songs from BTS's new album 'ARIRANG' and their representative hits.
- Tens of thousands of local fans perfectly sang along to the Korean lyrics during performances.
- In Las Vegas, tens of thousands of fans from various countries sang the traditional Korean folk song 'Arirang' in unison during the performance of 'Body to Body'.
- The melody of 'Arirang' resonated throughout large American stadiums, highlighting BTS's ability to connect people globally through music.
Key Terms
- ‘Arirang’: A traditional Korean folk song that served as the central motif for BTS’s new album and tour title.
- ARMY: BTS’s official fandom name, known for their passionate and synchronized fan chants.
Key Quote
미국 라스베이거스 대형 스타디움을 가득 채운 수만 명이 우리 민요인 아리랑을 '떼창'으로 부릅니다.
— Tens of thousands of fans in Las Vegas