The comeback of BTS with their fifth studio album ARIRANG is generating unprecedented global buzz. Immediately after wrapping up their historic performance at Gwanghwamun Square, the group flew to New York early the next morning to prepare for the “Spotify x BTS: Swimside” event, held on March 23 at the rooftop of Pier 17 in southern Manhattan. Continuing their schedule, BTS is set to appear on NBC’s popular program, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, on March 25.

This round of promotions in the United States marks BTS’s first performance as a full group in nearly four years, since their “Permission to Dance on Stage” tour in 2022, further heightening fans’ anticipation and excitement.

While much attention has been focused on the performances and interactions BTS brings to the stage, fans have also taken notice of some surprising behind-the-scenes details.

Specifically, on the 24th, a video that spread across social media captured airport staff continuously pushing carts stacked with large suitcases. These pieces of luggage were believed to belong to BTS as they arrived in New York for their upcoming schedule. What left viewers stunned was the sheer number of suitcases—dozens of large ones piled high across multiple carts.

The footage quickly drew significant attention from the fan community. Many ARMYs expressed ѕнσ¢к at the scale of luggage the group brings for each overseas trip. Some even jokingly speculated that this might only be “a small portion,” with many more suitcases yet to be brought out.

Not stopping there, netizens also humorously “called out” j-hope as the “owner” of most of the luggage. This stems from the fact that Jungkook once revealed that j-hope is the member who packs the most when the group travels. According to Jungkook, the rapper is extremely meticulous when packing, carefully selecting outfits to match his overall style. In return, this attention to detail yields impressive results. Jungkook acknowledged that j-hope’s wardrobe contains many pieces that suit him perfectly, even adding that he “looks really good wearing them.”

In another development, BTS’s stage outfits during this promotional period have garnered just as much attention as their music and choreography. At the “Spotify x BTS: Swimside” concert held in New York on March 23, some members incorporated traditional кσяєαn-inspired accessories from LEESLE—such as hairpins, scarves, and tαѕѕeled belts—to accent their Western-style outfits. This combination was praised for creating a harmonious look without feeling forced. A representative from the brand noted that each accessory carries its own traditional meaning, while a fashion expert commented, “It’s impressive how they highlight кσяєαn beauty through such subtle accents.”

Earlier, their comeback stage at Gwanghwamun on the evening of the 21st also made a strong impression with a series of hanbok-inspired outfits. Seven exclusive designs created specifically for BTS were crafted by Jay Songzio, founder of the brand Songzio. The collection, titled “Lyrical Armor,” combines traditional кσяєαn attire with early Joseon-era armor, using the concept of armor to portray BTS as modern-day heroes. These designs quickly became a hot topic on social media, earning praise such as, “The armor concept is absolutely insane—it fits the context perfectly,” and “The styling is just as flawless as the performance itself.”

Against this backdrop, fans’ expectations for BTS’s outfits on The Tonight Show and their upcoming world tour continue to rise, with many expressing their excitement: 

- That’s not luggage anymore, that’s a whole moving company. Waiting for what they bring to The Tonight Show

- The way it just kept coming. But if all this belongs to Hobi, where are everyone else’s suitcases?

- This explains why their outfits are always on point, they literally bring everything with them

- Imagine being the staff having to push all of that… BTS really travels on another level

- I just know half of those belong to Hobi, Jungkook already exposed him

- All those suitcases?? The styling for Tonight Show is about to be NEXT LEVEL

- Okay but now I’m even more excited for their Tonight Show fits

- For a month-long tour, they’re gonna need a whole cargo plane at this point

- This is just New York… I’m scared to see what their luggage looks like during tour season