BTS World Tour Kickstarts With Rain-Soaked Show By V, Jungkook, Jimin, Jhope, Jin, Suga And RM; ARMYs Go Wild

Hours before BTS took the stage for their world tour Arirang, their first concert in four years, thousands of fans had already gathered outside Goyang Stadium, braving the rain with excitement. By Thursday afternoon, the area was packed with ARMY members dressed in purple raincoats and holding light sticks, posing for photos near the massive tour poster. Despite the drizzle, the atmosphere stayed lively, with fans smiling, chatting, and soaking in the long-awaited moment.

As soon as the band members- V, Jungkook, Jimin, Jhope, Jin, Suga and RM made an electrifying entry, singing Hooligan, ARMYs went berserk, as evident from the photos and videos doing rounds on social media.

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Kim Taehyung left fans amused with his playful antics, jokingly “swimming,” rolling on the wet floor, and even resembling a seal as he nearly slipped while trying to stand up,

RM delivered a powerful performance of “RUN BTS” during the opening night of the BTS World Tour Arirang in Goyang. Marking the group’s much-awaited return to the stage, the high-energy act set the tone for the tour.

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Meanwhile, just ahead of the concert, the BTS member V, on behalf of all the members of group, dropped a heartfelt message for ARMYs, which read, "Just as we have been preparing with all our hearts for a long time, we will do our best to ensure those feelings are shown wholeheartedly and completely. Above everything, please don’t forget that the safety of all of us is the top priority. With that, please take nothing but happiness with you. We promise ARMY an unforgettable moment at this concert. We purple u. Can't wait for the show tonight."