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.
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Go Go
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone Fans arrived in style for BTS’ Arirang world tour stop at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night (Aug. 1).
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Magic Shop
Image Credit: Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone 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.
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Mikrokosmos
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone BTS began their show at MetLife Stadium in shades and leather, kicking into “Hooligans.”
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Best of Me
Image Credit: Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone Fans at BTS’ Korean Cultural Center pop-up had their clear bags ready for the band’s MetLife Stadium show.
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Just One Day
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone 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.
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Idol
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone Jimin strikes a pose early in BTS’ Metlife Stadium show.
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Big House, Big Cars, and Big Rings
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone Even fans’ cars were psyched about BTS’ MetLife Stadium show.
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Converse High
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone These fans decided their BTS boots weren’t going to be comfortable enough for hours on their feet.
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Blue & Grey
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone The Arirang world tour’s stage set is full of surprises, including this rising platform, complete with video screens on its sides.
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Look Here
Image Credit: Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone Fans Jenna Donaldson and Caitlin Henderson hit the photo booths at the Korean Cultural Center’s BTS pop-up.
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They Don’t Know ‘Bout Us
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone Every seat in MetLife Stadium, up to the highest nosebleeds, was filled for BTS’ Arirang world tour stop.
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Young Forever
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone Two fans pose before BTS’ MetLife Stadium show.
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Trivia: Love
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone Fans could choose from decals to customize T-shirts at BTS’ Grand Central Station pop-up.
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Hooligans
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone BTS took a break from roaming the enormous Arirang world tour stage and came together in one spot.
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Into the Sun
Image Credit: Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone The Villegas family from Montreal, and their dog, pose at BTS’ Korean Cultural Center pop-up.
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Serendipity
Image Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone A fan customizes a t-shirt at BTS’ Grand Central Station pop-up.
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