BTS mark 13th anniversary with sold-out Busan concert, city-wide 'The City Arirang' project

BTS turned 13 on June 13 — the exact date they took the stage at Busan Asiad Main Stadium for the second night of BTS World Tour Arirang in Busan.

Three ways to watch: in-person at the stadium, live stream on Weverse, or live viewings in roughly 80 countries and regions. The Busan date is sold out. Every stop on the tour has sold out since the run opened in Goyang in April, spanning approximately seven cities with Tokyo and North America in between.

BTS last played Busan in October 2022 for BTS Yet to Come in Busan. RM reflected on the full-circle timing: "My last concert before military enlistment was in Busan." Meeting the audience there again brings "a new sense of emotion," he said. Suga added he "still hasn't forgotten the hot cheers and energy from that day."

Jimin and Jungkook are both Busan natives. Jimin said he is "very excited about performing in my hometown" and wants to "give good memories to the fans who waited." Jungkook called Busan "even more special" because it's his hometown, saying he wants to "create a fun and happy time."

The BTS The City Arirang - Busan project stretches across the city itself. A drone light show illuminates Gwangandaegyo bridge. The Big Loop light show runs at Busan Cinema Center. Media facades at Busan Eurasia Platform and Gwangbok-ro display BTS music and stories. The whole city is the venue.