By Shim Sun-ah
The internationally acclaimed K-pop group BTS will perform two highly anticipated, sold-out concerts at Busan Asiad Main Stadium this Friday and Saturday, drawing an estimated combined audience of 110,000 fans.
This leg of the **BTS world tour** began in April at Goyang Stadium near Seoul with three successful shows. Since then, the acclaimed **K-pop septet** has mesmerized audiences in major cities worldwide, including Tokyo, Tampa, El Paso, Mexico City, Stanford, and Las Vegas. Their initial North American tour leg alone captivated approximately 840,000 fans across 15 electrifying performances.
These upcoming shows mark **BTS’ highly anticipated return to Busan** after more than three years. Their last performance in the city was the iconic “Yet to Come in Busan” concert in October 2022, held to support **Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo**.
The concerts hold profound significance, as they represent a heartwarming **reunion between BTS and their ARMY fans** at the very venue where the group last performed before embarking on their temporary hiatus for members’ mandatory military service.
Adding to the excitement, the second night of the **Busan concerts** will coincide with the band’s 13th debut anniversary. Fans worldwide can experience this milestone through **live viewing in approximately 3,800 movie theaters** across over 80 countries. In South Korea, major multiplex chains like CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox will host special screenings.
Complementing the electrifying concerts, **BTS will launch “BTS The City Arirang Busan,”** a special cultural project running until June 21. This initiative offers fans and visitors an array of immersive **BTS-themed events** throughout the city. Highlights include a spectacular drone lighting show illuminating the iconic **Gwangan Bridge** and a mesmerizing lighting display on the grand roof of the **Busan Cinema Center**.
This extensive **BTS world tour** is set to continue through March next year, encompassing an impressive 86 shows across 34 cities globally. Following their memorable performances in Busan, **BTS will head to Madrid** for concerts on June 26–27.
