Since the beginning of this year, when BigHit Music officially confirmed the return of K-pop superstars BTS, an atmosphere of eager anticipation has spread across the globe. Ahead of the group’s release of their fifth full-length studio album, the management agency further fueled the excitement by unveiling detailed plans for the superstars’ world tour on January 14, pushing global anticipation to its peak.
At midnight on the 14th, BTS’s official Weverse page released the full list of tour locations and dates, along with the official “BTS WORLD TOUR” poster. This world tour will kick off in Goyang, South кσяєα, before expanding to North αмєяι¢α, Europe, South αмєяι¢α, and Asia, running from April 2026 through March 2027. As of now, the confirmed schedule includes 79 shows across 34 cities, making it the tour with the highest number of performances in K-pop history. Additional stops in נαραи and the Middle East are expected to be announced, further expanding the scale of the tour.
Shortly thereafter, the UK’s BBC published an analysis predicting that the tour could generate approximately USD 1 billion (around KRW 1.4 trillion) in revenue. Compared to the USD 246 million earned from BTS’s previous tour, this represents nearly a fourfold increase. Other reports, citing analysis from U.S. music magazine Billboard, suggested that when merchandise, digital music sales, and licensing revenue are included, total earnings could surpαѕѕ the USD 1 billion mark.
Notably, just minutes after BigHit Music released the announcement, both Weverse and X experienced outages due to overwhelming traffic, underscoring the immense level of fan attention surrounding the news. This widespread service disruption not only demonstrates BTS’s powerful global pull but also serves as an early warning of an unprecedentedly fierce “ticketing war” in the months ahead.
As a result, fans are encouraged to begin preparing both mentally and strategically from now on. Several key points can help increase the chances of securing tickets in the race to attend BTS’s concerts. First, ticketing accounts must be created under the purchaser’s legal name, and minors under the age of 14 must use identification registered under their own name. BTS concerts are organized and managed by BIGHIT MUSIC and HYBE, and only individuals aged nine and above are permitted entry.
Ticket categories are divided by price. The Sound Check package is priced at KRW 264,000 and includes early entry and access to the full performance. R-clαѕѕ tickets cost KRW 220,000 and grant access only to the main concert. S-clαѕѕ tickets are priced at KRW 198,000 and allow entry to the standard concert without access to the soundcheck. Sound Check ticket holders are allowed to attend the rehearsal session prior to the official concert earlier than general au∂ιєnce members.
Importantly, ticket sales will take place in two phases: a presale for verified ARMY members, followed by general ticket sales.
In South кσяєα, tickets will be distributed exclusively through NOL Ticket. Meanwhile, Ticketmaster will serve as one of the primary ticketing platforms for BTS WORLD TOUR shows in the United States, ¢αиα∂α, мєχι¢σ, Europe, and the United Kingdom. To purchase presale tickets, fans must hold an ARMY Membership and complete membership verification on NOL Ticket or Ticketmaster before the designated ∂єα∂line. The specific timeframe is as follows:
Please note that only one Weverse account can be linked to a single ticketing code, and the reservation page used for verification will specify the location at which tickets may be booked.
The presale dates for Nol Ticket and Ticketmaster have been announced as follows:
Nol Ticket
Ticketmaster
During the presale period, each individual may purchase a maximum of one ticket per day and up to three tickets per member in total. Valid physical identification must be presented. кσяєαn citizens may use a government-issued ID or an approved mobile ID, while foreign nationals may use a pαѕѕport or residence card. Concert tickets will be distributed exclusively through the officially designated ticketing platforms in South кσяєα and worldwide.
This presale represents the earliest opportunity to secure a chance to see the seven members in person, making it essential for fans to complete ARMY Membership registration as early as possible to take advantage of this priority. However, those who miss out on presale can still try their luck during the subsequent general sale, although competition is expected to remain intense.
In addition, ARMYs should pay close attention to strict entry regulations, the list of prohibited items, and standards for appropriate conduct throughout the concert. Policies may vary depending on venue operators and host countries, and these differences should be carefully reviewed to avoid being denied entry at the gate.
Although there are still four months left to prepare, getting ready from now is essential for ARMYs to fully immerse themselves in the explosive atmosphere of BTS’s upcoming year-long world tour festival.
