BTS Becomes First Asian Act To Sell 2.4 Million Tickets Across 41 Sold-Out Shows, Sets New RECORD As ARMYs Await ARIRANG

BTS comeback is a national event for South Korea that's expected to not just pull the entire fandom towards the K-pop legend's highly awaited return, but also propel the country's economy. RM, Jin, Suga,

J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook are officially back together, and the demand for their return to the stage has been nothing short of explosive. Tickets for the initial shows in Goyang, South Korea, sold out within hours during the January 22 presale, reflecting extraordinary demand among the band’s loyal fanbase, known as ARMY. In response to the overwhelming interest, BigHit Music expanded the tour schedule from 79 to 81 shows across multiple continents. The frenzy was immediate, with fans flooding ticketing platforms and pushing demand to record-breaking levels.

BTS Sets New Record

In a historic milestone, BTS has become the first non-English and Asian act to sell over 2 million tickets, clocking an astonishing 2.4 million tickets sold through just 41 sold-out stadium shows across North America and Europe so far. BTS is set release its brand new fifth album ARIRANG, followed by embarking on an extensive world tour spanning 2026-2027. It was first announced with 79 shows, but seeing the huge turnout of ARMYs queuing up to book their tickets, the organisers added two more shows in North America - Tampa (Florida) and Stanford (California). Fans around the world have experienced intense competition online to secure tickets, leading to heavy traffic and long digital queues on ticketing platforms.

More About BTS' ARIRANG Tour

With these additions, BTS’ Arirang World Tour now spans an unprecedented 81 shows across 34 cities, making it the largest K-pop world tour ever announced. Following their Goyang opener, the group will headline Tokyo Dome before moving through North America, Europe, South America and Asia over the course of 2026 and 2027.As BTS' comeback date nears, major entertainment companies specialising in immersive content and visual effects technology express renewed buying interest at lower price levels. This is bound to lift the overall performance of the economy.