Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour
The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.
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"unscrupulous abuse that destroys the order of the entire market and causes great harm to everyone"
— Lee Jae Myung , Politician
"the issue is safety"
— Lee Jae Myung , Politician
"We gave deep thought to our identity – and how best to express ourselves authentically – across the entirety of our music and performances."
— Jimin , Celebrity
"They are looking towards the future but reminding the fans and themselves of their history."
— Grace Kao , Academic
"BTS are coming back stronger and ready to continue their journey."
— Loukia Kyratzoglou , Other
Key People
Farooq Abdullah is a senior Kashmir leader.
Grace Kao is a sociology professor at Yale University.
J-Hope is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS.
Jimin is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS.
Jimmy Lai is a Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon and critic of Beijing.
Jin is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS.
Jung Kook is a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS.
The presidential chief of staff who commented on Han's expected leadership.
Lee Jae Myung is the President of South Korea.
Loukia Kyratzoglou is a fan of BTS from Greece.
Min Aung Hlaing is the Senior General of the Myanmar Armed Forces.
RM is a member and leader of the South Korean boy band BTS, acclaimed for his songwriting.
Suga is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS.
V is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, recognized for his vocal talent.
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The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.
Tickets for BTS's comeback concert in Seoul sold out almost immediately, with authorities expecting around 260,000 fans to attend.
BTS announced a new world tour starting in April 2026, marking their return after a nearly four-year hiatus due to mandatory military service.
BTS released their new album 'Arirang' ahead of their comeback concert in Seoul, reflecting on their Korean roots.
BTS returns with a live Netflix concert, new album 'Arirang,' and a documentary, marking their first performance in nearly four years.
Seoul increased security measures ahead of BTS's comeback concert, expecting a crowd of up to 260,000 fans.
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