BTS Ignites 'Arirang' World Tour with Electrifying Kickoff in South Korea

After months of anticipation, BTS has officially launched their global tour supporting their new album, ARIRANG. The kickoff concert took place at Goyang Stadium in South Korea on Thursday, April 9, igniting the stage in front of thousands of devoted ARMY members.

RM, j-hope, Jin, SUGA, V, Jung Kook, and Jimin delivered a powerful performance, showcasing their unity in a live setting for the first time in years, excluding their comeback performance in Seoul this past March. The setlist featured a dynamic blend of tracks from ARIRANG, alongside chart-topping hits like “Dynamite” and “Butter,” energizing the crowd who waved their signature lightsticks.

The energy wasn't just felt by the audience; the band members themselves were invigorated by the experience. "I had so much fun at Arirang Tour’s first concert," Jin shared on Weverse shortly after the show. "I feel comfortable performing as a team and being in the same space with ARMY, so I feel like I’m back home."

BTS is scheduled to perform two more shows in Goyang before heading to Tokyo, marking the true beginning of their expansive stadium tour. This global journey follows ARIRANG's impressive debut, spending its first two weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 and spawning a No. 1 hit on the Hot 100 with the lead single “SWIM.” The tour will take the Bangtan Boys across North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and various parts of Asia, concluding in March of next year.

Whether you're planning to attend a show or simply curious about the setlist, here’s a breakdown of the tracks BTS performed on the opening night:

• “Into the Sun” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))
• “Please” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))

• “I Need U” (Album: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1 (2015))
• “Mikrokosmos” (Album: Map of the Soul: Persona (2019))
• “Dynamite” (Album: BE (2020))
• “Butter” (Album: 2021 single)
• “Come Over” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))
• “IDOL” (Album: LOVE YOURSELF: Answer (2018))
• “Body to Body” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))
• “Fire” (Album: Youth (2016))
• “FYA” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))
• “MIC Drop” (Album: LOVE YOURSELF: Her (2017))
• “Not Today” (Album: Wings: You Never Walk Alone (2017))
• “NORMAL” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))
• “2.0” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))
• “Merry Go Round” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))
• “SWIM” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))
• “FAKE LOVE” (Album: LOVE YOURSELF: ‘Tear’ (2018))
• “Like Animals” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))
• “they don’t know ’bout us” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))
• “Run BTS” remix (Album: Proof (2022))
• “Aliens” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))
• “Hooligan” (Album: ARIRANG (2026))

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