BTS Sets New Record in the Heart of Pop Music: "Approximately 130,000 Fans in London"

BTS has set another record, meeting approximately 130,000 fans in London, UK.

BTS held the BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN LONDON at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, UK, on July 6–7. All tickets for the concerts were sold out immediately upon release. According to the concert promoter Live Nation, BTS drew approximately 130,000 fans over the two days, setting a record for the highest number of attendees per show for a concert held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since it opened in April 2019.

BTS has left meaningful marks every time they visit London. Following their historic achievement in June 2019 as the first Korean act to hold a solo concert at Wembley Stadium, they have added a new milestone in London, where they returned as a full group for the first time in about seven years.

Even before the performances began, London was heating up with excitement for BTS. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium introduced BTS as "Pop Royalty" through its official channels. The official Tottenham Hotspur Korean-language account also welcomed fans from around the world by sharing a video of the title track "SWIM" from the group's 5th studio album, "ARIRANG," echoing throughout the stadium.

BTS kicked off the show with "Hooligan," a track from their 5th studio album. They continued to electrify the venue with new songs such as "NORMAL" and "Body to Body," as well as global hits like "IDOL" and "FIRE."

The members shared their thoughts, saying, "We are feeling the same emotions we felt at Wembley Stadium seven years ago once again. Thanks to your passion, we had a truly wonderful time. It brought back many memories of our past performances, and we were surprised once again to realize just how passionate a city London is."

Local media also showered the group with praise. British music magazine Rolling Stone UK and the daily newspaper The Guardian both awarded the concert a perfect five-star rating.

Rolling Stone UK likened the BTS London concert to a "coronation," stating, "They have reclaimed the throne as the biggest band in the world." The review also praised the group for delivering a performance worthy of the long wait for fans who had been anticipating their return as a full group.

The Guardian described the show, featuring spectacular fireworks and diverse stage production, as an "incredibly joyful spectacle," adding that "the power that BTS possesses is immense."

The Times awarded the show four stars, highlighting the large-scale performances, special effects, and the use of the entire stadium in the production. NME shed light on the group's Korean identity, noting how they incorporated traditional Korean music, architecture, and dance throughout the performance.

Meanwhile, BTS will continue their European tour at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on July 11–12. BTS will attempt to set another record as the first Korean act to perform on the stage of the Allianz Arena.



Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon | Produced by SBS Entertainment News
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