BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' Opens in Goyang — Largest K-pop Concert Tour in History

BTS officially opens the ARIRANG World Tour on April 9, 2026 at Goyang Stadium, South Korea — their first full headline concert in three and a half years. Despite rain, 40,000+ fans pack the venue for a landmark night described by members as 'a totally different stage than before.' The show features a 360-degree in-the-round stage with no designated front section, allowing all angles of the audience equal proximity. The opening night is the first of three Goyang dates (April 9, 11, 12), all sold out. A global live viewing simultaneously streams to theaters in 35+ countries via Fandango and local exhibitors. The Arirang World Tour spans 85+ shows across 34 cities in 23 countries through March 2027 — described by HYBE as the largest concert tour by a Korean act in history. Korea Times, Yonhap, and international outlets confirm the tour launched with a 34-song setlist including ARIRANG album tracks alongside classic BTS catalog hits.