Tickets for the BTS Busan concert, part of the “BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Busan,” scheduled for June 12 and 13 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, were fully sold out during the membership presale, which opened on Thursday via NOL Ticket, South Korea's popular online ticket reservation service. Busan Asiad Main Stadium is one of South Korea’s largest concert venues with a capacity of up to around 80,000, including floor seating.
The BTS tour has drawn strong demand across major markets, beginning with three sold-out shows in Goyang, northwest of Seoul, that attracted a combined audience of some 132,000 people, before continuing through Japan, North America and Europe.
The upcoming Busan concert marks BTS’ return to the venue for the first time in about four years since their October 2022 concert held in support of the city’s World Expo bid. That event drew around 50,000 attendees and reached audiences across 229 countries and regions via live broadcasts.
The June 13 Busan concert coincides with the group’s debut anniversary, adding symbolic significance. The venue also hosted BTS’ last full-member performance before their military enlistments.
Beyond the concerts, BTS plans to roll out a citywide project titled “BTS The City Arirang” across Busan from June 5 to 21, extending the impact of the BTS Busan concert beyond the stage.
The tour’s impact is also evident in global music charts. In Japan, BTS’ 2017 track “Crystal Snow” topped Oricon’s weekly streaming surge chart following renewed attention from a Tokyo Dome performance, despite being nearly nine years old. “MIC Drop” also re-entered the rankings, reflecting increased streaming driven by the tour.
The global impact of the BTS tour extends beyond music. In El Paso County, Texas, local authorities declared the group’s concert dates as “BTS Weekend,” while presenting the band with an award recognizing its cultural influence.
Local officials in El Paso estimate the concerts could generate roughly $75 million in economic impact, underscoring how BTS concerts are driving tourism and local spending worldwide.
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