Global K-pop sensation BTS is set to livestream the opening shows of their highly anticipated world tour, “Arirang,” in cinemas worldwide, announced their agency, BigHit Music, on Friday.
BTS fans will have the chance to experience the excitement of the concerts live on the big screen. The livestream events will showcase the band’s performances in Goyang, near Seoul, on April 11, and in Tokyo on April 18, reaching over 3,500 theaters in 75 countries. BigHit Music clarified that some regions will offer delayed broadcasts due to varying time zones.
In South Korea, major cinema chains, including CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox, will host these special live viewing events. Ticket reservations will commence on February 25th at 10 a.m. KST.
These concerts mark the beginning of what BigHit Music hails as the largest world tour ever undertaken by a K-pop artist. The “Arirang” tour encompasses a staggering 82 concerts across 34 cities. Notably, tickets for 41 shows in North America and Europe, including the Goyang concert, have already sold out, highlighting the immense popularity of BTS.
Adding to their groundbreaking achievements, BTS will also be the first Korean act to headline standalone concerts at prestigious global stadiums. These venues include Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Stanford Stadium in California, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, and Allianz Arena in Munich.
BTS previously set attendance records at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where they are slated to perform for an estimated 120,000 fans during a two-day concert event scheduled for July 6-7, according to BigHit Music.
The “Arirang” tour coincides with the release of BTS’s highly awaited fifth full-length album, also titled “Arirang,” launching on March 20th. To celebrate the album’s debut, BigHit Music will present “BTS The City Arirang Seoul,” an immersive BTS-themed cultural experience. This event will run from March 20th to April 1st and will feature a blend of music, media art, and urban installations across the South Korean capital. (Yonhap)
