On the 12th, BTS wrapped up their three-night concert series kicking off the ARIRANG world tour—set to include 85 shows across 34 cities worldwide—reuniting with fans after a three-year hiatus due to mandatory military service. The group’s return not only marks a new chapter in their career, but also reaffirms their enduring influence on the global music scene.
On the final night in South кσяєα, BTS once again set the Goyang Stadium ablaze with a 22-song live setlist. The lineup featured tracks from their new album alongside the нιтs that have defined their name over the years. Leader RM even jokingly introduced the songs by saying that they were ones “even a cat raised in Hannam-dong—Tangie (SUGA’s cat)—would know it!”, adding a warm and lively touch to the atmosphere.
What made the night even more special was that the spectacle was witnessed not only by ARMY, but also by a star-studded lineup ranging from K-pop idols to renowned actors, including seniors, juniors, and close friends of BTS.
Among them, the appearance of singer-actress IU stood out. Known for her close friendship with several BTS members such as SUGA, j-hope, and V, she arrived early with her manager, dressed casually, wearing a mask and a cap to avoid drawing attention. Nevertheless, fans quickly recognized her and were delighted by the moment she was seen testing her ARMY Bomb before the show.
Meanwhile, junior artists under HYBE such as LE SSERAFIM, CORTIS, TWS, and Santos Bravos brought an energy just as lively as that of dedicated fans. When the camera panned to the au∂ιєnce, these idols were spotted enthusiastically dancing and waving their lightsticks, all while wearing the signature blue merchandise of this world tour.
The concert also saw the presence of many artists close to BTS members. The group Epik High, soloist Woodz, producer Code Kunst and Seventeen members Mingyu and The8 were all present to show their support. Notably, Mingyu had just wrapped up a fan meeting in Manila the day before and flew back to кσяєα the same day to attend the concert, highlighting his close friendship with Jungkook as well as his support for BTS.
Additionally, familiar names such as Park Hyo-shin—a close friend of V—and Seulong from 2AM were also in attendance, further adding to the impressive guest list on the final night.
Even more surprising was the presence of numerous well-known actors beyond the idol scene. These included Lee Jung-jae and Im Si-wan, actress Jung Ryeo-won and actor Ahn Jae-hyun. Some of them even shared moments from the concert on Instagram, showcasing their admiration and enthusiastic support for BTS.
Meanwhile, the previous two nights of BTS’s concerts also drew a host of prominent figures from the кσяєαn entertainment industry, including Jang Wonyoung, Lee Jin, actress Lee Sung-kyung, members of the Wooga Squad such as Park Seo-joon and Park Hyung-sik, actress Ha Ji-won, BABYMONSTER members Chiquita and Ahyeon, BOYNEXTDOOR, and celebrity chef Lee Yeon-bok, among others.
The gathering of so many major names across the three nights of concerts not only reflects BTS’s immense influence, but also highlights their unique position within the кσяєαn music and entertainment industry. From colleagues and juniors to close friends, all were there to witness and celebrate BTS’s remarkable return.
