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OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy band BTS will kick off its new world tour "Arirang" in Goyang on Thursday, launching what is expected to be the largest concert tour in K-pop history. The group is expected to perform new songs from its fifth studio album, "Arirang," which topped the Billboard 200 chart for two straight weeks, along with previous hit tracks during the tour. K-pop supergroup BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music and Netflix, in this file photo from March 21, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles BTS adds 3 shows to Latin American leg of 'Arirang' world tour BTS' 'Swim' dips one spot to No. 2 on Billboard singles chart (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS ranks No.?4 on British Official Albums Chart with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Netflix app downloads surge on BTS livestream concert in Seoul (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break (2nd LD) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' MORE (+3) CLOSE Keywords #BTS #world tour #begin #Goyang Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP 'Beef' Season 2 deepens Korean narrative, casts A-listers Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho BTS tops Spotify weekly charts for 2nd week with new album 'Arirang' Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved 'Beef' Season 2 deepens Korean narrative, casts A-listers Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korean road lined with cherry blossoms BTS to launch world tour prev BTS to begin largest K-pop world tour in Goyang Next BTS to begin largest K-pop world tour in Goyang

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SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy band BTS will kick off its new world tour "Arirang" in Goyang on Thursday, launching what is expected to be the largest concert tour in K-pop history.
The three nights of shows at Goyang Stadium in the city just northwest of Seoul will open 85 performances across 34 cities around the world, including Tokyo, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, Toronto, Lima, Santiago and Bangkok.
Staged mainly in stadiums and domes with 360-degree setups, the tour is expected to attract the biggest audience ever for a K-pop act.
A total of 46 shows, including the Goyang concerts and the North American and European legs, have already sold out, according to organizer Live Nation. The promoter said BTS sold about 2.4 million tickets for 41 North American and European dates alone.
The group is expected to perform new songs from its fifth studio album, "Arirang," which topped the Billboard 200 chart for two straight weeks, along with previous hit tracks during the tour.
K-pop supergroup BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music and Netflix, in this file photo from March 21, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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- K-pop supergroup BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music and Netflix, in this file photo from March 21, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles BTS adds 3 shows to Latin American leg of 'Arirang' world tour BTS' 'Swim' dips one spot to No. 2 on Billboard singles chart (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS ranks No.?4 on British Official Albums Chart with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Netflix app downloads surge on BTS livestream concert in Seoul (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break (2nd LD) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' MORE (+3) CLOSE Keywords #BTS #world tour #begin #Goyang Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP 'Beef' Season 2 deepens Korean narrative, casts A-listers Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho BTS tops Spotify weekly charts for 2nd week with new album 'Arirang' Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved 'Beef' Season 2 deepens Korean narrative, casts A-listers Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho (3rd LD) Lee says S.

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- OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy band BTS will kick off its new world tour "Arirang" in Goyang on Thursday, launching what is expected to be the largest concert tour in K-pop history.
- The three nights of shows at Goyang Stadium in the city just northwest of Seoul will open 85 performances across 34 cities around the world, including Tokyo, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, Toronto, Lima, Santiago and Bangkok.
- K-pop supergroup BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music and Netflix, in this file photo from March 21, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles BTS adds 3 shows to Latin American leg of 'Arirang' world tour BTS' 'Swim' dips one spot to No. 2 on Billboard singles chart (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS ranks No.?4 on British Official Albums Chart with 'Arirang' BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP Netflix app downloads surge on BTS livestream concert in Seoul (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break (2nd LD) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' MORE (+3) CLOSE Keywords #BTS #world tour #begin #Goyang Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP 'Beef' Season 2 deepens Korean narrative, casts A-listers Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho BTS tops Spotify weekly charts for 2nd week with new album 'Arirang' Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved 'Beef' Season 2 deepens Korean narrative, casts A-listers Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho (3rd LD) Lee says S.
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This article covers bts, arirang, tour topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 553.