Why BTS Will NOT Perform These Two Fan-Favourite Songs On ARIRANG World Tour

As BTS gear up for their long-awaited comeback as a full group following a nearly four-year military hiatus, excitement around their upcoming ARIRANG World Tour is reaching fever pitch. With Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook set to return to the global stage, fans are eagerly speculating about the tour’s setlist — expected to be a powerful mix of chart-topping hits, emotional throwbacks and brand-new music.

However, despite the nostalgia surrounding BTS’ vast discography, ARMY is almost certain that two beloved tracks — Home and Love Maze — will not be performed during the tour. And the reason behind this belief is rooted in a serious controversy from the group’s past.

Why ‘Home’ and ‘Love Maze’ Are Likely Off the Setlist

The tracks Home and Love Maze are closely associated with composer

Bobby Jung (Jung Dae-Wook), whose legal troubles began surfacing in May 2020. Jung was accused of illegally filming and sexually assaulting a 20-year-old aspiring singer he was dating. The allegations were grave, with reports stating that the victim later took her own life.

Although Jung initially pleaded not guilty and the case was dismissed, a second complaint was filed in February 2021. Prosecutors merged both cases and indicted him under South Korea’s Sexual Violence Crime Penalty Act. In 2022, Jung was sentenced to one year in prison for illegally filming a woman without her consent. He also received a five-year ban from working in facilities related to children, youth or people with disabilities, along with mandatory sexual violence education.

HYBE’s Response and BTS’ Silent Distancing

The fallout from Jung’s conviction directly impacted BTS’ catalogue. Around the release of BTS – Permission to Dance On Stage in The US DVD, HYBE reportedly censored several songs associated with Jung. Tracks including Home, Love Maze, Love Myself, Filter, I’m Fine, Dream Glow, and 134340 were affected. Notably, Home and Love Maze were removed from the DVD despite having been performed earlier during concerts.

Jung had previously collaborated extensively with HYBE artists, contributing to multiple BTS and TXT tracks such as Way Home, Roller Coaster, and 20 cm. Following his sentencing, the label’s decision to quietly distance itself from his work reinforced the belief that these songs would no longer be part of BTS’ live performances.

What ARIRANG Represents for BTS

BTS’ upcoming album ARIRANG will feature 14 tracks and marks their fifth studio album — as well as their first full-group release since completing mandatory military service. The album reportedly reflects the group’s personal growth, emotional journeys and creative evolution, with all seven members deeply involved in songwriting and production.

BTS officially announced their comeback date as March 20, 2026, with the world tour kicking off on April 9, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea. With over 4 million pre-orders already recorded and shows sold out across 41 cities in North America, Europe and the UK, ARIRANG is shaping up to be one of the biggest global comebacks in music history — even if it means saying goodbye to a few fan-favourite songs along the way.