BTS’s world tour ‘ARIRANG’ opened with a powerful first concert in Goyang, drawing massive attention as both the performance and fan reactions went viral worldwide.
Despite heavy rain, around 40,000 fans filled the venue, creating a “purple wave” with raincoats and umbrellas.
Fans from different countries shared their excitement, with one saying, “The rain cannot stop us,” showing strong dedication.
The concert lasted about 2.5 hours with 21 songs, focusing entirely on all seven members performing together. Fans noted it was a “pure OT7 setlist,” highlighting the group’s unity.
One of the most talked about moments was Jin’s unexpected action during the performance. Even after being told it could be dangerous, he reassured others by saying “It’s okay” and ran toward the audience to connect with fans up close. The moment quickly spread online and gained massive attention.
During the encore, all members went down to the audience area, singing and interacting closely with fans, creating emotional scenes. Jin also encouraged fans to sing along, leading to a touching atmosphere.
Global reactions were explosive, with over 2.5 million posts shared online within 21 hours. Fans described the concert as “cinematic” and expressed excitement at seeing classic songs performed again.
The tour will continue across multiple cities worldwide, marking one of BTS’s largest global tours.
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