BTS successfully wrapped up their grand and spectacular 13th-anniversary celebration in Busan. Held on June 12 and 13 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, the concert "BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUSAN" became a deeply meaningful "homecoming stage," where the members and the ARMY fandom reflected on the journey they have shared over the past 13 years. The event was livestreamed via Weverse to 191 countries and regions, while approximately 110,000 fans attended in person, transforming the venue into a true mega-festival.
Following Busan, BTS will begin the European leg of their tour with their first stop in Madrid, ѕραιи, on June 26 and 27, carrying the explosive energy of 110,000 fans onto the global stage. Notably, in early June, BigHit Music announced an additional show in Melbourne, Australia, bringing the total scale of the "ARIRANG" tour to 86 concerts across 34 cities worldwide, extending through March of next year. It is considered one of the longest-running and largest-scale tours of BTS's career.
Although BTS still has nearly nine months of group activities ahead following the Busan concert, it seems the members have already begun thinking about new ways to continue meeting fans in the future. One of them is Jungkook, who candidly revealed soмєтнing he wants to do most once the ARIRANG World Tour comes to an end.
During a livestream with the other BTS members, Jungkook honestly shared that one of his biggest goals is to meet fans through a solo concert—soмєтнing he is currently postponing for various reasons. "Of course, a solo concert has to happen. But I'm not sure when I'll be able to do it. I really want to do it. But the timing... simply isn't right," Jungkook explained.
Upon hearing this, the other members immediately showed their support. j-hope kicked off the discussion by suggesting, "JK, should we come perform as guest artists?" The idea excited the youngest member, who exclaimed, “You have to!” while pointing at Jin. Jin, slightly embarrαѕѕed, asked, “Do I have to come (as a guest) too?” but Jungkook firmly replied, “Hyung should come and sing.”
Furthermore, j-hope didn’t let Jungkook’s idea fade and expanded on it with a plan: “I should do an Standing Next To You cover,” and Jungkook fully supported the idea, adding, “I’d love it. I’ll cover Killin’ it girl.” Golden Maknae also suggested Jin to come and perform “Super Tuna” too.
Jungkook seems to already have his own ideas for his solo concert. Fans clearly understand how pαѕѕionate he is about performing on stage. Especially since some BTS members have held solo tours across multiple countries to meet ARMYs around the world, Jungkook surely also wishes to do the same and introduce his solo album to fans in person.
But as he said, now is not the right time, as he and the members are prioritizing group activities. The current timing may not be suitable, but that does not mean it will never happen. Fans believe that in the future — most likely after BTS completes their one-year ARIRANG world tour — the remaining members, including Jungkook, will have time to consider holding their own solo concerts.
Whatever happens, fans continue to support Jungkook’s decisions, as well as those of the other members. They encourage him to choose what truly makes him feel comfortable and happy: "Do whatever you like Jungkook", "I hope he does whatever makes him comfortable! we enjoy everything!!", "Do whatever you want and what makes you happy. We will support you Jungkook", "I hope you only do the things you feel most comfortable with", "I agree.. He's a born performer and does great in stages",...
