BTS Kicks Off 'Arirang' South America Tour with 14 Shows in 5 Cities Including Bogotá

BTS is currently embarking on their 'Arirang' South America tour, once again demonstrating K-pop's global influence. The tour extends the group's fervent popularity beyond North America and Europe into South America. Notably, BTS has been designated as 'Honorary Guests' in Bogotá, Colombia, highlighting their significant local standing. This tour includes 14 performances across 5 cities, with Bogotá being a key stop.

While some blog sources mention 2026 or 2027 world tour schedules and ticket information, the primary focus of current news reports is on the 'Arirang' South America tour. This tour is expected to generate an economic effect of 40.6 billion KRW and create 5,244 jobs in Bogotá alone, with the entire South America tour projected to exceed 50 billion KRW in economic impact.

Local bloggers express high anticipation for BTS's world tour, sharing information about confirmed dates and upcoming performances. The designation of BTS as 'Honorary Guests' in Bogotá suggests their cultural impact extends beyond that of mere artists, indicating an enthusiastic response from local fans.