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BTS have officially returned—and the world felt it instantly. Tickets for the group's eagerly awaited comeback world tour sold out in a matter of minutes in several locations, setting new world records and igniting an unprecedented fan frenzy. The sold-out tour has made it very evident that, despite their lengthy break, BTS' popularity is still greater than ever as ARMYs impatiently await the release of their new album 'Arirang.'
Long‑Awaited 'Arirang' and World Tour Announcement
BTS, the global K‑pop phenomenon, is officially back and stronger than ever. BigHit Music announced that BTS will release their eagerly awaited new studio album, 'Arirang' on 20th March, following an almost four-year break from full group activities due to members completing required military duty. As a title, 'Arirang' has great cultural significance and represents the seven-member group's significant artistic comeback.
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In just one week, pre-orders for the album exceeded 4 million copies, shattering previous records and highlighting the enormous support from ARMY throughout the globe. One of the most anticipated K-pop album releases of the year, 'Arirang' will include several versions and an extensive tracklist that fans have long expected. Aligned with the album release, BTS had earlier announced their 2026–2027 World Tour titled 'BTS Arirang World Tour,' is set to begin on 9th April, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea, and will run through 14th March, 2027, spanning over 80 shows across Asia, North America, Europe, South America, and Oceania.
Expectations are high as ARMYs from all around the world get ready to celebrate BTS' historic comeback, which is their first full worldwide concert run since their 2022 activities.
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BTS' Historic Comeback Sends the Internet Into Meltdown
The reaction to BTS' long-awaited group comeback, which was formally announced after months of anticipation, was nothing short of historic. Tickets for the K-pop supergroup's first international tour since finishing their military duty, the 'Arirang World Tour,' was sold out minutes after it went public. Shows were almost immediately sold out when ticket sales began on 22nd–23rd January for the ARMY membership presale and on 24th January for the general public. In South Korea, all three initial Goyang Stadium dates (9th, 11th and 12th April) sold out within hours during the presale, with digital queues swelling into the tens of thousands.
Tickets vanished in less than ten minutes in a number of locations, overloading ticketing platforms and breaking previous records for the quickest sell-outs. Fans across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East flooded online queues, proving once again that BTS' global influence remains unmatched. Millions of ARMYs tried to reserve tickets at the same time, causing temporary slowdowns on several platforms. In response to the overwhelming interest, BigHit Music expanded the tour schedule from 79 to 81 shows across multiple continents.
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Screenshots of sold-out venues, heartfelt fan responses, and popular hashtags commemorating BTS' comeback soon flooded social media. According to reports, even stadium-scale venues were fully booked almost instantly, reaffirming BTS' status as one of the most powerful touring acts in music history.
What Fans Can Expect Next?
With the world tour starting in April and 'Arirang' scheduled for release in March, ARMYs are giddy with anticipation for what comes next. The tour's scope, which includes significant cities on several continents, highlights both the commercial power of BTS' comeback and their ongoing global influence. Industry reports even suggest that this tour has the potential to become a billion‑dollar success, factoring in ticket sales, merchandise, and related events.
Due to the possibility that BTS and its management will continue to modify the schedule in order to accommodate demand, fans who were unable to get tickets during the initial waves are turning to reputable resale sites and keeping an eye out for potential new dates. With the world watching and ARMY anticipation at an all‑time high, BTS' return is more than a comeback—it's a global celebration of music, connection, and community.