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BTS Launches World Tour After Four-Year Hiatus

1/15/2026

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BTS Launches World Tour

BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), a K-pop group from South Korea, announced a world tour after a four-year break.
The tour will run for 11 months, begin in April, and include 79 shows across five continents.
It will begin in South Korea and visit Japan, United States, Mexico, Europe, Latin America, and Australia, with Middle East dates revealed later.
BTS is recognized by Guinness World Records as South Korea's best-selling music act.

Summary

BTS Returns Worldwide

BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) will launch a 79-date world tour on April 9, 2026.
The tour follows a five-year hiatus for military service.
It will begin in Goyang, South Korea, and visit Tokyo, Tampa, London, and Paris.
BTS will release their fifth album on March 20, marking their first full-member comeback in nearly four years.

History

Historical Context

BTS made history in 2016 as the first K-pop group to top the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting the genre's global rise. Founded in 2013 by Big Hit Entertainment, BTS has sold over 30 million albums, becoming a cultural phenomenon. Their upcoming 79-date world tour in April 2026 marks their return after military service and underscores K-pop's expanding international influence.

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BTS Launches World Tour

BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), a K-pop group from South Korea, announced a world tour after a four-year break.
The tour will run for 11 months, begin in April, and include 79 shows across five continents.
It will begin in South Korea and visit Japan, United States, Mexico, Europe, Latin America, and Australia, with Middle East dates revealed later.
BTS is recognized by Guinness World Records as South Korea's best-selling music act.

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