BTS Daily Podcast

BTS’ ARIRANG Tour Gets Bigger—and More Personal

Monday, June 22, 2026 · 4 min

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BTS ARIRANG expands to 88 shows with added Jakarta and Bulacan dates, tightening its claim as K-pop’s biggest tour while a fan’s post-chemo flight to Seoul captures the stakes behind the demand.

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BTS ARIRANG expands to 88 shows with added Jakarta and Bulacan dates, tightening its claim as K-pop’s biggest tour while a fan’s post-chemo flight to Seoul captures the stakes behind the demand.

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