BTS Sells Out 4 Las Vegas Stadium Shows on Arirang Tour Return
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Updated · Hollywood Reporter · May 26
BTS Sells Out 4 Las Vegas Stadium Shows on Arirang Tour Return
8 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · May 26
Four sold-out nights at Allegiant Stadium marked BTS’ return to Las Vegas over Memorial Day weekend, with the seven-member group opening its Arirang world tour after years away.
The comeback centers on Arirang, BTS’ first album in years, released after all members completed South Korea’s mandatory military service and returned from minimum 18-month hiatuses.
A 2-hour Sunday show leaned heavily on new material, mixing Korean cultural motifs with nine older songs, surprise performances of “Black Swan” and “Spinebreaker,” and a new “FYA” into “Fire” mashup.
Las Vegas turned the weekend into a citywide BTS event: the Strip and Welcome sign glowed red, the Sphere displayed Arirang, and Hybe staged retail, museum and nightlife activations for traveling fans.
BTS next heads to the American Music Awards on May 25 for its first appearance there in 4 years, with 3 nominations including artist of the year.
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BTS Returns: “ARIRANG” World Tour Launches in Las Vegas, Draws 260,000 Fans and Multi-Million Dollar Economic Boom
Overview
BTS made a monumental return as a full group in May 2026 after completing their mandatory military service, launching the highly anticipated 'ARIRANG' World Tour in Las Vegas. This historic comeback was first celebrated with a massive global streaming event in March 2026, where millions of fans worldwide tuned in to witness the OT7 reunion. The broadcast became one of Netflix’s most-watched live events ever, attracting 18.4 million viewers and generating 2.62 billion social impressions. This overwhelming response highlighted BTS’s enduring global influence and set the stage for their triumphant return to live performances.