BTS’ Arirang Tour Takes New York (and New Jersey)

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See our best photos from the superstars' stadium shows on Aug. 1 and 2, from the fans to the stage

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August 3, 2026

BTS roared into East Rutherford, N.J.’s MetLife Stadium Saturday (Aug. 1) and Sunday (Aug. 2) for two shows on their Arirang world tour, breaking out surprise songs “Dis-ease,” “Run,” “Autumn Leaves,” and “Go Go.” On night two, RM told the crowd that one of his biggest heroes, Nas, was in the house. “Personally, I wanted to give a shout-out to the artist who had dominated my whole teenage life,” RM said. “King of New York, big Nas, is here tonight.” Back in Manhattan, fans pre-gamed at BTS pop-ups, held at the Korean Cultural Center and Grand Central Station, all part of the BTS the City Arirang Project.

• Go Go

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  Fans arrived in style for BTS’ Arirang world tour stop at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night (Aug. 1).

• Magic Shop

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  At the BTS pop-up at the Korean Cultural Center in New York City this weekend, fans lined up to customize their lightsticks for the band’s MetLife Stadium show. 

• Mikrokosmos

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  BTS began their show at MetLife Stadium in shades and leather, kicking into “Hooligans.”

• Best of Me

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  Fans at BTS’ Korean Cultural Center pop-up had their clear bags ready for the band’s MetLife Stadium show.

• Just One Day

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  BTS fan Kyla Yu (on left) and her mother came all the way from the Philippines to join her sister to see BTS at MetlLife Stadium.

• Idol

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  Jimin strikes a pose early in BTS’ Metlife Stadium show.

• Big House, Big Cars, and Big Rings

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  Even fans’ cars were psyched about BTS’ MetLife Stadium show.

• Converse High

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  These fans decided their BTS boots weren’t going to be comfortable enough for hours on their feet.

• Blue & Grey

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  The Arirang world tour’s stage set is full of surprises, including this rising platform, complete with video screens on its sides.

• Look Here

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  Fans Jenna Donaldson and Caitlin Henderson hit the photo booths at the Korean Cultural Center’s BTS pop-up.

• They Don’t Know ‘Bout Us

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  Every seat in MetLife Stadium, up to the highest nosebleeds, was filled for BTS’ Arirang world tour stop. 

• Young Forever

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  Two fans pose before BTS’ MetLife Stadium show.

• Trivia: Love

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  Fans could choose from decals to customize T-shirts at BTS’ Grand Central Station pop-up.

• Hooligans

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  BTS took a break from roaming the enormous Arirang world tour stage and came together in one spot.

• Into the Sun

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  The Villegas family from Montreal, and their dog, pose at BTS’ Korean Cultural Center pop-up.

• Serendipity

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  A fan customizes a t-shirt at BTS’ Grand Central Station pop-up.

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