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First Full-Scale Tour in Nearly Four Years Begins This April
BTS is officially hitting the road again. The global superstars have announced a brand-new world tour set to begin in April, marking their first large-scale tour since BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE wrapped up in Las Vegas in 2022. For ARMYs worldwide, the long wait is finally over.
World Tour Reveal Sends Fans Into Celebration Mode
On January 14 at midnight KST, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook unveiled the official BTS WORLD TOUR poster via Weverse, confirming their long-anticipated return to the global stage. The tour will launch in Goyang, South Korea, before expanding across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
With 79 shows across 34 cities already announced, this tour sets a new record as the largest single tour ever held by a K-pop artist. Additional stops in Japan and the Middle East are expected, promising an even bigger global celebration.
Goyang Kickoff and a Meaningful Busan Finale
The tour will open in grand fashion at Goyang Sports Complex on April 9 and April 11–12. BTS will later meet fans in Busan on June 12–13, with June 13 holding special significance as the group’s debut anniversary. The Busan concert is expected to be an emotional and unforgettable moment shared between BTS and ARMY.
North America: Record-Breaking Stadium Shows
BTS will begin their North American leg in Tampa on April 25–26, performing 28 shows across 12 cities. The group is set to make history with first-ever K-pop concerts at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso and Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
They will also perform at Stanford Stadium, becoming only the second artist to headline the venue after Coldplay. Stops at iconic stadiums like AT&T Stadium in Arlington—the world’s largest domed stadium—and M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore further cement BTS’s record-breaking global influence.
Europe and South America Join the Global Party
In June and July, BTS will bring the tour to Europe, performing 10 shows across five cities including London and Paris. Madrid and Brussels will host their first-ever solo BTS concerts, a milestone moment for fans in those regions.
The group will also visit five major cities in South America, including São Paulo and Buenos Aires, before expanding the tour into the Middle East—underscoring BTS’s truly worldwide reach.
A 360° Stage for an Unforgettable Experience
This world tour promises not only scale but innovation. BTS will perform on a 360-degree stage, offering fans a fully immersive concert experience designed to bring ARMY closer than ever to the members.
New Album Arrives Before Tour Launch
Adding to the excitement, BTS will release their fifth full-length album on March 20, featuring 14 tracks. This marks their first full-group comeback in nearly four years. The album will reflect the members’ personal growth, emotions, and stories, offering fans a deeper look into “BTS today” ahead of their highly anticipated return to the stage.
As BTS reunites with ARMY across continents, this world tour is shaping up to be more than a concert series—it’s a global celebration of music, growth, and the unbreakable bond between BTS and their fans.
