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Global K-pop group BTS traded polished interviews for fiery chaos as they appeared on YouTube talk show “Hot Ones” Thursday, taking on progressively spicier chicken wings while fielding questions from host Sean Evans. The seven members started off composed, answering questions about their music and global success with the ease of seasoned performers. That didn’t last long. As the sauces got hotter, their reactions became harder to hide, with coughing, occasional shouting and calls for milk. “I can feel the spice coming,” Suga said, as the group passed level seven and reacted by rolling their tongues and shouting. J-Hope and Jin stood up and began “walking off” and “dancing out” the heat after taking a bite of level eight. Evans continued the interview with questions such as, “Who in the group is the best chef?” “Most likely to miss the tour bus because they’re still getting ready?” and “Least likely to make it to the final wing on ‘Hot Ones?’” The members took an ice cream break before moving on to the final two levels. “This should be prohibited by l

GOYANG, Gyeonggi Province — Hours before BTS took the stage for its world tour “Arirang,” its first concert in four years, thousands of fans had already gathered outside Goyang Stadium, filling the rainy grounds with anticipation. By early Thursday afternoon, the area surrounding the venue was lined with Army — many dressed in purple rain jackets and holding Army Bomb light sticks — posing for photos in front of a towering world tour poster. Despite the cold drizzle, the mood remained upbeat, wi

SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS said Thursday it is determined t...

BTS will open its world tour at Goyang Stadium on Thursday, with additional shows scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, marking the start of what the group's label described as the largest concert tour by a Korean act. The tour, which supports the group's fifth studio album "ARIRANG," is set to span 85 shows across 34 cities, including stops in Tokyo, North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Additional dates in Japan and the Middle East are being planned, according to group's label, BigHit Music. All 46 shows, including those in Goyang and stops in Tokyo, North America and Europe, have sold out. The concerts will feature a 360-degree stage format, with no designated front-facing section. Members cited the configuration as both a creative challenge and a highlight, saying it allows the group to engage with audiences in all directions simultaneously. Speaking ahead of the tour through BigHit Music, the members shared their anticipation for their return to the concert stage after an extended hiatus due to mandatory military service. "I still can't quite believe it," said BTS leader RM. "T

As BTS prepares to kick off its world tour with a three-day concert run from Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at Goyang Stadium, the choice of venue may prompt a certain question among some — why not Seoul? For an act long associated with landmark stages in the Korean capital, performing outside city limits can seem unexpected. The decision, however, points to a broader shift in Korea's concert landscape, where the stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, has emerged as one of the few venues capable of meeting the scale of K-pop today. Goyang Stadium, located in the mid-sized city 20 kilometers northwest of Seoul, has become the default home of large-scale live music in the Seoul metropolitan area, a transformation that has unfolded quickly and largely out of necessity. In 2025 alone, the stadium hosted 18 major concerts, drawing 700,000 attendees and generating roughly 10.9 billion won ($8.2 million) in revenue. The roster includes G-Dragon, who launched his first solo tour in eight years there in March, followed by British rock band Coldplay in April. K-pop girl group BLACKPINK opened its

South Korean boy band BTS will kick off its new world tour "ARIRANG" in Goyang on Thursday, launching what is expected to be the largest concert tour in K-pop history. The three nights of shows at Goyang Stadium in the city just northwest of Seoul will open 85 performances across 34 cities around the world, including Tokyo, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, Toronto, Lima, Santiago and Bangkok. Staged mainly in stadiums and domes with 360-degree setups, the tour is expected to attract the biggest audience ever for a K-pop act. A total of 46 shows, including the Goyang concerts and the North American and European legs, have already sold out, according to organizer Live Nation. The promoter said BTS sold about 2.4 million tickets for 41 North American and European dates alone. The group is expected to perform new songs from its fifth studio album, "Arirang," which topped the Billboard 200 chart for two straight weeks, along with previous hit tracks during the tour.

SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy band BTS will kick off its new world...