Busan: K-pop supergroup BTS wrapped up two sold-out concerts in the southeastern South Korean city of Busan on Saturday, marking its 13th debut anniversary with tributes to fans. Performing at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, the Busan stop of the group's "Arirang" world tour drew around 110,000 fans over two nights, with the second concert coinciding with the anniversary of its June 13, 2013, debut.
According to Yonhap News Agency, member Jin expressed gratitude to the fanbase, known as ARMY, acknowledging their support over 13 years. J-Hope reflected on the group's global journey, noting the scale of international support. Despite the global response, he emphasized the significance of performing in Korea. Jimin credited fans and acknowledged teachers from his childhood who attended the show, while leader RM expressed gratitude for the group's journey and hoped for continued support from fans.
The Busan concerts were BTS' first performances in the city since the "Yet to Come in Busan" concert in October 2022. The group launched the "Arirang" tour in April in Goyang, northwest of Seoul, before heading overseas, performing in cities including Tokyo, Tampa, El Paso, Mexico City, Stanford, and Las Vegas, drawing about 840,000 fans across 15 North American shows.
Saturday's concert was also broadcast live in approximately 3,800 cinemas across more than 80 countries. The tour is scheduled to continue until March, spanning 86 shows in 34 cities, with the next stop set for Madrid on June 26-27.