Global K-pop phenomenon BTS has once again rewritten concert history after selling out all 44 stadium dates of their upcoming ARIRANG World Tour in less than an hour.
Of the 44 sold-out shows, 26 are in the United States, underscoring the group’s massive North American fan base. The feat makes BTS the first and only Asian act to sell out stadium concerts across multiple countries within an hour of ticket release.
The tour has already set a new benchmark at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where BTS became the fastest-selling artist in the venue’s history. The group sold out four nights in just 23 minutes, breaking Taylor Swift’s previous record of three hours for two nights. BTS also stands as the only artist to ever stage four shows at the stadium.
The seven-member group—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—announced their 2026–2027 ARIRANG World Tour earlier this month, marking their first full-group stadium tour since 2019–2020. The tour opens on April 9 at Goyang Sports Complex in South Korea before heading to major cities across North America, Europe, and Mexico.
Demand proved overwhelming from the moment presales opened. Tickets vanished almost instantly, prompting organizers to add additional U.S. dates in Tampa, Stanford, and Las Vegas. In total, 44 stadium dates sold out rapidly: 26 in the United States, 10 in Europe, three in Mexico City, two in Toronto, and three in Goyang.
The tour follows the group’s recent completion of mandatory military service and comes ahead of their highly anticipated comeback album, scheduled for release on March 20. While many fans celebrated the record-breaking achievement online, others shared frustrations over long virtual queues and sold-out notices within minutes.
With their latest milestone, BTS once again cements their status as one of the most powerful touring acts in the world, setting new standards for global concert demand.
Congratulations BTS and good luck to all ARMY!
