Group BTS world tour Arirang is filling its extended concert run with fresh charms at every show, presenting unforgettable memories to fans worldwide.
Beginning in Goyang last April and spanning North America, Europe, South America, and extending into the first half of next year, the group continuously crafts distinct stages throughout their grand journey. By introducing rotating setlists, regional costumes, and local language interactions for each session, they deliver an extraordinary experience to the audiences attending ‘today’s performance.’
The most standout feature is the ‘random song’ corner. Alongside the fixed setlist, members spontaneously select and perform an early album title track or B-side, bringing fresh excitement to every concert. Region-specific song selections also shine. In Tokyo, they performed ‘Crystal Snow’ and ‘FOR YOU,’ while in Busan, they sang ‘Paldo Gangsan’ and ‘Ma City,’ driving the crowd wild. Notably, the lyrics of ‘Ma City’ were custom-adapted to fit Busan, earning enthusiastic cheers.
Stage costumes incorporating the culture of the host cities add even more visual enjoyment. Previously, the group actively utilized diverse items such as cowboy hats in Mexico and local keyrings and stuffed animal dolls in Toronto. During the Peru Lima concert on the 9th (local time), they wore vibrant Hangeul-themed outfits featuring the members’ real names, messages for fans, and Taegeuk patterns to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hangeul Day, showcasing the beauty of Korea.
Interaction with the audience is equally extraordinary. In Bogota, Colombia, the members playfully responded to the fans’ ‘Assarabia’ greeting by echoing ‘Assarabia Colombia,’ a phrase famously used in their original content ‘Run BTS,’ heating up the venue. In Paris, they exchanged the word ‘love’ in each other’s native languages, continuing a sincere communication combining local dialects and humor.
Having reached its halfway point last September, the tour has confirmed a total of 88 shows so far. The tireless efforts of the seven members to craft a world tour where ‘today’s performance happens only once’ through continuous musical variations stand out. Meanwhile, BTS will continue their global fan meetings in Santiago, Chile on the 14th and 16th-17th, followed by Buenos Aires, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil.
