BTS performs at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square during a concert marking the live debut of the group's fifth studio album, "Arirang," on March 21, 2026. (Pool photo) (Yonhap) ▲ Fans take photos during BTS' comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul on March 21,

Over 250,000 fans, including 22,000 lucky "Golden Ticket" winners, attend group's first concert in four years

Organizers expected to draw a crowd approaching a quarter-million people, making it one of the largest public music events ever held in South Korea.

The citywide programme, called BTS City, includes drone shows, landmark light-ups, and merchandise pop-ups tied to the release of BTS’ new album.

Shops and restaurants in downtown Seoul were adorned in purple Thursday as businesses eagerly embraced the symbolic color of K-pop group BTS ahead of its highly anticipated comeback show this weekend.

The featured sing from BTS's comeback album "Arirang" soared to the top of YouTube's trending chart shortly after its release on Friday.

With K-pop group BTS set to embark on their highly anticipated Arirang world tour, CNA Lifestyle spoke with a few ARMYs who are planning to catch Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook at numerous stops.

BTS, the boy group widely considered K-Pop royalty, sent fans into a frenzy after announcing their highly anticipated comeback. They are all set to drop their much-awaited fifth studio album, titled “ARIRANG” on March 20.

Seattle fans of South Korean boyband BTS celebrated the release of the band's new album, "Arirang," at a pop-up event at Barnes & Noble in the U District Friday.