Recently, BTS celebrated their 13th anniversary in a meaningful way. The global group brought their "ARIRANG" world tour to the main stadium of the Asian Games in Busan. This special event lasted for two consecutive nights, creating an explosive atmosphere. Furthermore, Busan is the hometown of two members, Jimin and Jung Kook, making this return even more emotionally charged for their fans.
The BTS members at their 13th anniversary show (Photo: BigHit Music)
BTS celebrated their 13th anniversary with an impressive return to Busan.
The city of Busan prepared a large-scale festival to welcome the group. Many famous landmarks were beautifully decorated according to the album's theme. In addition, a drone display at Gwangalli Beach lit up the sky.
The spectacular stage attracted hundreds of thousands of spectators during the two nights of the "BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG" performances at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan (Photo: BigHit Music)
Therefore, thousands of fans flocked here very early. An estimated 110,000 spectators filled the stadium over the two nights of the concert. Even though the performance was slightly delayed, the fans' enthusiasm didn't diminish. They continuously chanted the members' names throughout the waiting period. As a result, the square was constantly filled with vibrant sounds.
The significance of BTS celebrating their 13th anniversary by returning to their beloved Busan.
When the stage lights came on, all seven members appeared to thunderous cheers. The group delivered outstanding live performances. In addition, the tracklist was a harmonious blend of new and old songs. The audience enjoyed hits like "Run BTS," "Butler," and "Dynamite."
In particular, the moment when 55,000 people sang the folk song "Arirang" together was deeply moving. Afterward, member Jimin shared that he felt incredibly happy to be back home. Leader RM also expressed his sincere gratitude to all the fans. Finally, the concert concluded with a spectacular fireworks display and tears of joy. The group's world tour will continue to many other major cities.
Source: The Korea Times