If you’re bummed you missed out on tickets for BTS‘ upcoming Arirang world tour, you’re in luck. Two of the concerts will be streamed live in theaters around the globe.
BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ Live Viewing will take place in April, with shows in Goyang, South Korea (April 11), and Tokyo (April 18). Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 25.
“Trafalgar Releasing is very proud to bring one of the year’s most significant cultural moments to cinema audiences worldwide,” Marc Allenby, Trafalgar’s Chief Executive Officer, said in a statement. “Presenting two full-length concerts from Goyang and Tokyo, these events offer audiences around the world the opportunity to come together and experience the tour on the big screen.”
The feverishly anticipated Arirang world tour, named after their upcoming album, Arirang, spans 34 cities and 82 shows, kicking off in Goyang on April 9. They’ll hit cities in the U.S. — from Tampa, Florida, to Chicago — as well as various countries. The trek wraps on March 14 in Manila.
Arirang marks the group’s first release since 2020’s Map of the Soul: 7, and it arrives on March 3. In addition to the livestreamed concerts, they’ll also release a live comeback performance and documentary. According to BTS, the album title derives from a traditional Korean folk song.
“Drawing on the emotional depth of ‘Arirang’— its sense of yearning, longing, and the ebb and flow of life, the band ultimately chose the title for its strong resonance with their current journey,” they explained in a press release. “The new release explores universal emotions of longing and love and will resonate with the worldwide audience as a timeless legacy across generations and cultures.”
