Global K-pop phenomenon BTS is poised to make a triumphant return to the international stage with their first worldwide tour in four years, according to an official announcement from their management agency HYBE. The groundbreaking tour, scheduled to commence in April, marks the septet’s highly anticipated comeback following the completion of mandatory military service by all seven members.
The record-breaking ensemble, renowned for chart-topping hits including “Dynamite” and “Butter,” will embark on what industry analysts are calling the most extensive concert series ever undertaken by a K-pop act. The itinerary spans 34 cities with 79 scheduled performances, representing the widest geographical coverage achieved by any South Korean musical artist in history.
The tour will initiate in Goyang, South Korea on April 9th with two additional concerts in the city before progressing to neighboring Japan. Subsequent legs will include extensive engagements across the United States and Europe, culminating in a final performance in Manila scheduled for March 2027. HYBE has indicated additional cities will be announced, including supplementary Japanese dates and Middle Eastern destinations.
This monumental tour follows the group’s planned album release in March, their first new musical offering since the 2022 anthology “Proof” which dominated South Korean sales charts. The group’s dedicated global fanbase, known as ARMY, responded with overwhelming excitement across social media platforms, with many humorously referencing their willingness to make significant sacrifices to secure concert tickets.
The economic implications are substantial, with pre-hiatus economic impact estimates reaching approximately 5.5 trillion won ($3.7 billion) annually according to South Korea’s Culture and Tourism Institute. Financial markets responded positively to the announcement, with HYBE’s shares climbing approximately 3% during Wednesday’s trading session. Investment analysts project the company’s operating profits could experience a tenfold increase compared to 2025 projections, with an estimated 4.5 million attendees expected across the tour’s extensive schedule.