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| BTS commanding the stage during the ARIRANG IN BUSAN Live Viewing with a dazzling live performance |
ROME - Thirteen years after their debut, BTS are returning home for an event that promises to transform cinemas into a global arena of emotion, music and shared experience. BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUSAN: LIVE VIEWING will bring the overwhelming energy of the Busan concert to the big screen, allowing millions of fans to experience together one of the most symbolic moments in the group’s history. A worldwide event celebrating not only the success of the Korean band, but also the unique bond built over the years with the ARMY community.
Global pop icons BTS (RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook)
An extraordinary homecoming to celebrate the anniversary of the band’s debut, a group that transformed music into a global community uniting millions of fans. The new worldwide cinema event BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUSAN: LIVE VIEWING will be broadcast live from Busan in cinemas around the world on Saturday 13 June 2026, creating a unique connection between music, emotion and community. Advance ticket sales open from 28 May 2026 on BTSLIVEVIEWING.COM. BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUSAN: LIVE VIEWING arrives in cinemas as a global live cinematic event, bringing BTS’ return to Busan Asiad Main Stadium to cinemas worldwide on 13 June: live at 11:45am and delayed screenings at 3:30pm. Following the record-breaking opening of the 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'', global pop icons BTS (RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook) return to the iconic stadium for an extraordinary homecoming, marking their first performance at the venue since their last full-group concert in 2022.
The performance will take place on 13 June, the anniversary of BTS’ debut
With 85 shows across 34 cities, the tour represents the most extensive tour ever undertaken by a Korean artist. The Busan broadcast marks the third live cinema event of the ‘ARIRANG’ world tour, following the successful live broadcasts from Goyang and Tokyo in April. The performance will take place on 13 June, the anniversary of BTS’ debut, adding strong symbolic value during the weeks in which the group celebrates both its artistic legacy and its future. Tickets for the live event will be available from Thursday 28 May starting at 3pm. Further information and updates about the event will be available on BTSLIVEVIEWING.COM. Screening times will vary depending on the territory: in some regions, including North and South America and Europe, broadcasts will be delayed to adapt to local time zones. They are not simply a band: BTS have become a symbol capable of uniting millions of people around the world.
Entitled ARIRANG, the tour accompanies BTS’ fifth studio album
With more than ten years of career achievements, broken records and one of the most active and loyal international communities ever seen, the Korean group has transformed the relationship between artist and audience into something unique and entirely participatory. Entitled ARIRANG, the tour accompanies BTS’ fifth studio album, intertwining an exploration of identity and universal emotions capable of resonating with everyone.
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Since the beginning of the tour, the album has achieved unprecedented global success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with 641,000 equivalent units sold, marking the biggest week for a group since 2014. In addition, the album’s 14 tracks occupied the top fourteen positions of the Spotify Global Top 50 chart, while ARIRANG became the best-selling album of 2026 so far, with 3.98 million copies sold across all platforms and formats on its first day alone.
International distribution is handled by Trafalgar Releasing
With its spectacular 360-degree “in-the-round” stage, the concert offers an immersive experience that places the audience at the centre of the celebration. Fans around the world will want to gather in cinemas to experience this unique cultural moment from Busan and share the electrifying energy of BTS on the big screen on 13 June. International distribution is handled by Trafalgar Releasing. In Italy, distribution is exclusively managed by Nexo Studios. BTS, an acronym for Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene”, is a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boy band that has captivated millions of fans worldwide since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook. Recognised for their authentic and self-produced music, outstanding performances and deep connection with fans, the group has cemented its legacy as 21st-century pop icons, setting numerous world records.
Number one on the Billboard 200
Through initiatives such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the “Speak Yourself” speech at the United Nations, the group has exercised a positive influence by mobilising millions of fans worldwide (known as ARMY), achieved six number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 since 2020 and performed numerous sold-out concerts in international stadiums. In 2020, they were named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year. BTS have been nominated for the GRAMMY Awards five times (63rd–65th GRAMMY Awards) and have received numerous prestigious honours including Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards. Released in March 2026, their fifth studio album ARIRANG debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, while the lead single “SWIM” also entered directly at number one. The group subsequently launched the BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’, opening a powerful new chapter that continues to thrill audiences around the world.
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