South Korea Can’t Build Enough Stadiums to Host Its K-Pop Stars

South Korea doesn’t have enough arenas to show off its own A-list talent. That’s why BTS began its world tour in a ...

BTS ARIRANG World Tour: What To Expect For New Fans And Old

The record-breaking septet kicked off their Arirang World Tour on April 9, 2026, at Goyang Stadium in South Korea, marking ...
Consequence

Here’s the Setlist for BTS’s “ARIRANG” Tour Kick-Off

BTS are officially back on tour. The beloved group kicked off their 2026-2027 world tour at the Goyang Stadium in Goyang-si, ...

BTS Bring the Hits, Brave Torrents of Rain at Tour Kickoff

Similarly, their performance of “Fire” featured even more pyro. They flexed their choreography skills on the “Mic Drop” remix ...

BTS battle torrential rain to kick off $1bn world tour

BTS were battered by the elements as they kicked off their marathon world tour in Goyang Stadium, South Korea. The band, and ...
The New York Times

‘BTS: The Return’ Review: Back in the Recording Booth

This documentary follows the K-pop supergroup BTS reuniting after a four-year hiatus as they find their album’s new vision. By Brandon Yu When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film ...
Page Six

BTS takes over the Guggenheim museum for secret ‘Tonight Show’ performance

BTS took over The Guggenheim in New York City Wednesday for a top secret “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” performance. The boy band — which includes members RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and ...
Mashable

The internet made BTS. 'Arirang' asks what comes next.

The first thing BTS ask for on Arirang, the group's long-awaited fifth studio album, is simple: "Put your phone down." It sounds almost cliché in an era of screen fatigue, but coming from BTS, it ...
Teen Vogue

Who Decides If BTS’s Album ‘Arirang’ is ‘Korean Enough’?

In this op-ed, writer Jiye Kim explores the question some fans are asking—is the BTS album Arirang Korean enough?—and how we think about cultural identity. Last month, a friend of mine asked how I’d ...
CBS News

BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert after completing military service

The K-pop sensation BTS reunited for their first concert in nearly four years after completing their mandatory military service. Their return to the stage was celebrated by huge crowds of cheering ...
CNN

‘Comeback of the century’: K-pop phenomenon BTS returns with first concert in years

The moment that BTS fans have been waiting for has arrived: Members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook performing on the stage together for the first time in almost four years. At the heart ...
Time

Breaking Down Every Track on BTS' New Album 'Arirang'

Burt is a contributor for TIME. BTS returns with new album 'Arirang' Burt is a contributor for TIME. It’s been a while since we saw BTS in proper fighting form. Launched in 2013 as a hip-hop idol ...