BTS,
the global phenomenon, has officially kick-started the North American leg of their ARIRANG World Tour in Tampa. On day one, the group, as usual, blew ARMYs' minds with their electrifying performances, heartwarming interactions with each other, and more. However, the group faced sound issues during the performance of the beloved track, Magic Shop. Addressing the issue, the Golden Maknae of the group, Jungkook, apologised to ARMY for the inconvenience and promised to get it right on day 2.
Jungkook apologises to ARMYs for sound issues at Tampa concert
Taking to his Instagram Stories, Jungkook shared some stories, where he is seen apologising to ARMYs for the sound issues. He wrote, "There were sound issues with Magic Shop yesterday. No no worries, from today on, we'll get it right. Sorry to the ARMYs who came to see the performance yesterday. I'm angry too." Meanwhile, allegedly Jungkook has shared a story but later deleted as the translation claimed to be wrong. The now-deleted story read, "Sorry guys the autotune stopped working yesterday. We apologise to those who heard our original voices. We'll try to fix it tomorrow."
While some said that they did not realise it was an issue because they sounded perfect, some criticised the group for the matter.
About BTS' ARIRANG World Tour Tampa
BTS made a huge and very vibrant comeback after completing their mandatory military and BTS World Tour
Arirang in Tampa, held at Raymond James Stadium as been grabbing a lot of attention. At Tampa, BTS showcased their dedicated performance, which received love from ARMYs.
ARIRANG, released on March 20, 2026, is BTS’s latest studio album and their long-awaited return following a four-year hiatus for mandatory military service. Featuring 14 tracks (
Body to Body, Hooligan, Aliens, FYA, 2.0., No. 29, the lead single
SWIM, Merry Go Round, NORMAL, Like Animals, They Don’t Know ’bout Us, One More Night, Please, and
Into the Sun), the album serves as a powerful comeback that reconnects their global success with their Korean roots, blending introspective themes, artistic growth, and a fusion of experimental and nostalgic sounds. The album's concept and promotional materials frequently reference "Arirang," a song recorded in 1896 by seven Korean students in the United States, portraying BTS as modern cultural ambassadors carrying forward the 130-year tradition of exporting Korean culture.
ARIRANG broke several records immediately after its release, including the most successful album debut of 2026 and a new record for the most streamed K-pop album in 24 hours on Spotify.
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