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BTS Announces Global Cinema Broadcast for ARIRANG Tour

2/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

BTS will broadcast its ARIRANG World Tour live in cinemas worldwide on April 11 and 18, 2026.
It is BTS's first tour since 2021-2022's Permission to Dance on Stage.
The ARIRANG World Tour includes 82 shows across 34 cities.
Tickets go on sale February 25, 2026, with screenings aligned to local time zones.
The tour supports the fifth studio album ARIRANG, set for release on March 20, 2026.

History

Historical Context

Psy's "Gangnam Style" broke barriers in 2012 as the first YouTube video to reach one billion views, igniting global interest in K-pop. This paved the way for groups like BTS, which sold over 30 million albums by 2021. The upcoming ARIRANG World Tour, featuring 82 shows across 34 cities, highlights the ongoing cultural exchange and influence of K-pop worldwide.

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Story summary

BTS will broadcast its ARIRANG World Tour live in cinemas worldwide on April 11 and 18, 2026.
It is BTS's first tour since 2021-2022's Permission to Dance on Stage.
The ARIRANG World Tour includes 82 shows across 34 cities.
Tickets go on sale February 25, 2026, with screenings aligned to local time zones.
The tour supports the fifth studio album ARIRANG, set for release on March 20, 2026.

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