V's Goyang Concert Encore Lingers

BTS's V shared memories from the Goyang concert with fans. On the 13th, V posted several photos from the 'BTS World Tour Arirang' performances held over three days at the Goyang Stadium on his personal social media. The released photos captured not only the intense heat of the concert venue but also moments of V running towards fans in casual attire during soundcheck, looking out at the audience, and the members waiting for the performance backstage.

During the Goyang performances, V led the stage with high energy throughout all three shows, showcasing powerful performances and stable live vocals at every stage. V had previously cited the inability to perform on stage during his military service as the most difficult aspect, and this concert marked his reunion with fans after that period of waiting. Furthermore, having lost 18kg through running and exercise after his discharge, V drew attention with his slim silhouette and defined physique during the concert.

This marks BTS's return to stadium stages in 34 cities worldwide with 'BTS World Tour Arirang,' their first stadium tour in four years since 'BTS Permission to Dance On Stage' in April 2022.

On the 13th, their agency Big Hit Music announced that BTS successfully completed the first performances of 'BTS World Tour Arirang' at the Goyang Stadium Main Stadium on the 9th and 11th-12th. The Goyang concerts attracted approximately 132,000 fans over three days. The performances were also broadcast live in movie theaters in major countries/regions worldwide through 'Live Viewing' and joined by fans from 194 countries/regions via Weverse online streaming.

The concert featured a 360-degree open stage, with approximately 44,000 fans filling the venue for each show, creating a spectacular scene. The stages for the songs from BTS's 5th full album 'Arirang,' which embodies BTS's roots and identity, were realized like works of art, harmonizing with Korean-inspired directing. A pavilion reinterpreting Gyeonghoeru Pavilion was installed at the center of the stage, and a protruding stage designed with the motifs of Geon, Gon, Gam, and Ri from the Taegeukgi narrowed the distance to the audience.