BTS « World Tour ‘Arirang’ »

BTS brings its world tour “Arirang” to Madrid on 26 June 2026 at the Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Formed in Seoul, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook have put together a repertoire that spans rap, pop and R&B, with lyrics that have evolved from school pressure and adolescence to questions of identity and self‑esteem. Live, the group combines incisive verses with clear, singalong choruses over beats ranging from trap to EDM, all underpinned by ensemble choreography and precise stage direction.

“Arirang” hints at a nod to tradition while remaining open to their global present: a journey through eras such as The Most Beautiful Moment in Life and Wings, and the chapters Love Yourself and Map of the Soul, with room also for BE. The set typically alternates choral power with more intimate moments, solo performances or subunits, and arrangements that reframe familiar songs in new textures.

After a partial hiatus for military service, BTS returns to the group format with an approach in which each member takes their place and the shared narrative regains shape. Madrid hosts a stop on the tour featuring a wide‑ranging repertoire and staging conceived for a large‑scale production, balancing choreographic synchronicity and visual spectacle.