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Busan Asiad Main Stadium to host BTS concerts on June 12, 13

Published: 29 Mar. 2026, 16:11

Boy band BTS performs during "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang" performance in central Seoul on March 21. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

BUSAN — Boy band BTS looks set to perform at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan on June 12 and 13 as part of its "Arirang" world tour.

“We have reviewed whether to grant permission to use Busan Asiad Main Stadium at BTS’s request,” a Busan Metropolitan City official said on Sunday. “We recently approved the request after BTS met all the conditions.”

BTS's representatives have also signed a rental agreement for the stadium. City officials reviewed other potential locations, including the North Port area, but determined that Busan Asiad Main Stadium is better suited to security needs and can accommodate 40,000 to 50,000 spectators.

The Busan concert follows BTS’s comeback show, “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang,” in central Seoul on March 21, the band's first performance in four years after the members completed their mandatory military service. The band is also set to begin the "Arirang" world tour on April 9 in Goyang, Gyeonggi, after which it will hold 82 shows in 34 cities.

The June dates coincide with the band's debut anniversary on June 13, 2013, with BTS planning additional events such as fan meet and greets in Busan for fans known as ARMY. Those events may take place at separate venues such as Sajik Gymnasium or Bexco.

BTS's representatives have announced only the concert dates, with the venue, additional events or ticket sales details yet to be confirmed.

Busan Metropolitan City has launched special inspections as accommodation prices show signs of rising ahead of the concert. The city expects a surge of visitors, including ARMY, and is planning a series of events tied to the concert.

City officials face limitations, however, because they cannot use BTS or ARMY-related intellectual property in promotions.

“We will cooperate with the band's agency to promote Busan to a global audience,” a Busan Metropolitan City official said.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
BY LEE EUN-JI [[email protected]]