BTS Arirang comeback concert sets historical record: Setlist and more explored

BTS just had a huge comeback concert in Seoul to celebrate their new album, Arirang and the hour-long show made historical records and featured a high-energy setlist, blending the group's older and new eras.

Global K-pop sensation BTS had a banger comeback with their Arirang concert show that was broadcast live across the world through Netflix. Not only did the show set the tone for their upcoming world tour, but it also broke records.

Even though 22,000 fans received the "Golden Ticket", which gave them access to places closer to the stage, more than 260,000 people filled the streets near the stage to witness the group, making this the largest-ever public concert in South Korea. The concert itself took place at the Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, which is a famous historical landmark, and the LED screens were placed across the streets so that fans could gather and watch while simultaneously being able to listen to the group's voices live.

As for the setlist, the group performed songs from their new album, which are already trending and charting, along with popular songs such as Butter and Mic Drop. They opened the show with Body to Body, which is the first song on the record. The song ended with a group of singers and musicians wearing hanboks, which are traditional garbs from the Joseon period, performing Arirang, the most famous and beloved traditional folk song of South Korea. That was followed by the electric song Hooligan. The full setlist is here.

• Body to Body
• Hooligan
• 2.0
• Butter
• MIC Drop
• Aliens
• FYA
• SWIM
• Like Animals
• Normal
• Dynamite
• Mikrokosmos

The Arirang live show, being a grand success, gave a glimpse of what to expect from the tour, which will kick off on 9th April from the iconic Goyang stadium in Seoul.

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