See BTS Kick Off North American Leg of Arirang World Tour in Tampa
Rolling Stone • • general
Key Points:
- BTS kicked off the North American leg of their Arirang World Tour with a sold-out show at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium, featuring the tour debut of their 2021 hit "Permission to Dance" and the first live performance of "Magic Shop" since 2019.
- The tour includes multiple shows in Tampa, El Paso, Mexico City, Santa Clara, and Las Vegas, followed by a European leg in June and July, before returning to the U.S. for additional dates through March 2027.
- This is BTS’s first tour since completing their mandatory military service, with the group expressing excitement and determination to reconnect with fans worldwide after a long hiatus.
- Jin shared that while touring again has been challenging, the members are eager to perform live, and the tour was extended from an initial 3-4 months to over a year to reach more cities and fans globally.
