BTS wrapped up four explosive nights in Las Vegas on May 29 (KST) with a final concert attended by more than 60,000 fans at Allegiant Stadium, officially bringing the North αмєяι¢αn leg of their "Arirang" world tour to a close. The group breathed new life into the entire city hosting the concerts, marking their return four years after their last visit for the Permission To Dance On Stage tour.
Las Vegas television station 8 News Now even aired a special report highlighting the electrifying atmosphere that spread throughout the city under the title "BTS Mania in Las Vegas." The report projected that the tour could generate an economic impact of up to $200 million (approximately 301.4 billion KRW) for the Las Vegas area. Meanwhile, during the final concert, RM delivered an emotional message on behalf of the members, thanking fans and promising, “Let's see each other again someday, okay?”
Notably, immediately after concluding the emotional final show in the United States, four of BTS's seven members quickly departed for South кσяєα. According to кσяєαn media reports on May 30 (KST), Jin, V, Jungkook, and RM arrived at Incheon International Airport, where they were greeted by a large crowd of reporters and fans.
The first three members to emerge were Jin, V, and Jungkook, drawing attention with their coordinated all-black outfits. While Jin showcased his "Worldwide Handsome" visuals and flawless fair complexion, V and Jungkook covered most of their faces with matching scarves and baseball caps. Despite their demanding schedule in the United States, all three appeared relaxed and full of positive energy, waving to reporters and fans before getting into their vehicles.
A few minutes later, RM appeared with a simple yet energetic look. кσяєαn media described him as "showing off his muscles in a sleeveless shirt." Accompanied by security personnel, RM moved comfortably through the airport and took time to interact with reporters before leaving.
As for why only four members returned to South кσяєα on May 30, кσяєαn media had already addressed the matter during a live airport broadcast, explaining that the decision was due to personal schedules and private reasons. The remaining three members—j-hope, Jimin, and SUGA—are reportedly scheduled to return to South кσяєα on May 31.
Meanwhile, some fans have speculated that health concerns may also have played a role in the trio's decision to stay in the United States for an additional day before returning home. In recent days, all three have shown noticeable signs of physical exhaustion. Jimin was reportedly battling a cold and experiencing discomfort in his leg following an on-stage acrobatic stunt. SUGA appeared with a stye and was not in his best condition, while j-hope previously admitted that he felt quite exhausted despite being generally healthy.
In addition, based on comments j-hope made during a livestream yesterday, fans realized that BTS will not have much time to genuinely rest after returning to South кσяєα. Although there are still two weeks before the group's next concert in Busan, the members reportedly have numerous group and individual schedules lined up. RM had also previously mentioned that both he and the other members would be extremely busy in the coming weeks, making it difficult to predict when they would next be able to hold a livestream and chat with fans.
Fans are hoping the members can take some time to recover and regain their strength, expressing their wishes for the group to prioritize their health amid their packed schedules!
Separately, on May 30th, management agency Big Hit Music announced that the "BTS World Tour Arirang in North αмєяι¢α" attracted a total of 840,000 attendees across 15 shows in five cities throughout the United States and мєχι¢σ. Every concert sold out completely, including additional dates added due to overwhelming demand. BTS also topped Billboard's April "Top Tours" chart after generating $76.2 million in revenue and selling 417,000 tickets from just eight concerts, further solidifying the group's status as one of the world's leading music acts.
