After drawing massive global attention with 'ARIRANG', debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 641,000 units and crossing over 110 million first-day streams on Spotify, the album’s success has only amplified the anticipation. And now, in the midst of that momentum, BTS’ most-awaited world tour's first show is finally at the doors, ready to unfold in Goyang.

With ‘SWIM’ dominating global charts with 100 million streams, BTS now prepares to reclaim the stage, bringing their signature performance power back to the spotlight as the ‘ARIRANG’ world tour begins to take over Goyang. The tour kicks off on April 9, 2026 (Thursday) at 7 PM KST, followed by April 11 (Saturday) and April 12 (Sunday) at the same time, unfolding at Goyang Stadium with both online live streaming and live viewing set to bring the experience to fans worldwide.

With 'ARIRANG' already setting records, BTS continues to dominate both charts and sales, marking one of the biggest eras in K-pop. The album pulled in over 110 million streams on its first day and crossed 545 million streams within its first week, while also selling more than 4.2 million copies in South Korea in just seven days, securing its place among the country’s best-selling albums.

While ‘SWIM’ leads the charge, the album unfolds across 14 tracks, expanding its sonic range with songs like ‘Body to Body’, ‘Hooligan’, ‘Aliens’, ‘FYA’, ‘2.0’, ‘No. 29’, ‘Merry Go Round’, ‘NORMAL’, ‘Like Animals’, ‘they don’t know ’bout us’, ‘One More Night’, ‘Please’, and ‘Into the Sun’, further shaping the world of 'ARIRANG' beyond its chart-topping single.

Meanwhile, as Goyang prepares to welcome BTS this April, the group is set to carry the ‘ARIRANG’ era across global stages, extending their presence well into 2027.

BTS ARIRANG World Tour set to expand across global stages

After Goyang sets the stage, BTS’s ‘ARIRANG’ world tour is expected to span over 80 shows across five continents, marking one of their most ambitious global runs yet. The tour includes major cities such as Tokyo, Madrid, London, Paris, and multiple stops across the United States. For April, the schedule rolls out with Tokyo on April 17–18, followed by Tampa on April 25–26.

Continuing its global run, the tour moves into May with stops in Mexico City and Las Vegas, followed by London on July 6–7. Beyond that, the group will also take the stage in Los Angeles, São Paulo, and Australia, including Sydney and Melbourne. Marking a major moment, this stands as BTS’ first large-scale world tour following their military service, turning ‘ARIRANG’ into one of their most anticipated returns yet.

As BTS gears up for its ‘ARIRANG’ world tour, Goyang is all set to raise its hands high this April 9th, as the group steps back into the spotlight.

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Written by

Lisa Roy

Edited by

Aliza Siddiqui