K-pop Supergroup BTS Kicks Off World Tour in South Korea After Four-Year Hiatus

K-pop sensation BTS has commenced their world tour in Seoul, South Korea, marking their return to the stage after a nearly four-year hiatus during which members completed mandatory military service.

9 Apr, 02:40 — 9 Apr, 14:45

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BTS's return to the stage as a full group after a significant hiatus, largely due to mandatory military service for its members, is a major event for the global K-pop phenomenon. Their tours are known for their massive scale and fan engagement, and this comeback signifies a new chapter for the group and their dedicated fanbase, ARMY.

Key entitiesBTS South Korea Goyang Arirang Bang Si-hyuk

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APVery High75d ago

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea - AP News

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea AP News

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cbcHigh75d ago

K-pop supergroup BTS kick off world tour in South Korea after 4-year hiatus

The boys of BTS are returning to the stage after a nearly four-year hiatus, during which the members completed their mandatory military service. Despite pouring rain in Seoul, fans packed a stadium to watch the K-pop group kick off their long-awaited world tour.

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DWHigh75d ago

BTS kicks off massive 'Arirang' reunion world tour

K-Pop's biggest act is hitting the road with a new album and concert dates in 34 cities across the world. Over 40,000 fans packed into a stadium near Seoul to watch the first show.

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straits-timesMostly Factual75d ago

BTS to kick off world tour after landmark Seoul comeback - The Straits Times

BTS to kick off world tour after landmark Seoul comeback The Straits Times

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billboardMostly Factual75d ago

Road Work: BTS Reunites for Arirang World Tour After Solo Endeavors

BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' kicks off tonight after all seven members impacted the charts on their own.

By Eric Frankenberg

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RapplerMostly Factual75d ago

BTS to visit 34 cities in a year for comeback world tour ‘ARIRANG’

Supergroup BTS kicks off its global concert tour, marking the biggest world tour by a K-pop band with the most dates and broadest regional reach

By Reuters

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Daily SabahMixed75d ago

BTS begins world tour in Seoul, following record-breaking return

Kpop supergroup BTS launches its global concert tour on Thursday in the South Korean city of Goyang, after the group's comeback single topped ⁠rankings worldwide. BTS's...

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Daily Star BDMixed75d ago