"Today's Performance, Only Once": The Reason BTS World Tour Is New Every Time

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BTS's world tour, "BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'," is further boosting the popularity of the group among fans in South America by delivering a fresh performance at every show.

Since departing from Goyang last April, BTS has been on a world tour spanning North America and Europe before reaching South America. Although the schedule extends through the first half of next year, the group avoids repeating familiar performances, instead crafting unique scenes at each concert. They introduce variations throughout the shows with random song selections that change per date, styling that reflects the characteristics of the host city, and communication in the local language.

The members' deliberation is also evident in their song selection. In addition to a set list, BTS has established a "random song" segment where they perform different tracks at each show. They spontaneously select and sing from title tracks of their early albums to various B-sides. The fact that no one knows which song will be played until Jeonju begins is a point of excitement for the audience. Even in the same city, the songs differ by date, so even if you attended today's concert, you can encounter a different stage the next day.

Their sensibility particularly shines through in song selections that consider the host location. In Tokyo, Japan, they performed Japanese-language tracks such as "Crystal Snow" and "FOR YOU," while in Busan, they sang "Paldogangsan" and "Ma City," songs themed on the region and hometown. For "Ma City," they adapted part of the lyrics to fit Busan, drawing enthusiastic cheers from the audience.

Stage costumes are also carefully examined to introduce changes. While centering on Korean identity, the group actively incorporates items related to the host location into their styling. Previously, in Mexico, they utilized cowboy hats, and in Toronto, Canada, they decorated their outfits with keychains and animal plushies sourced locally. These efforts are expected to continue throughout the upcoming tour dates.

At the concert held in Lima, Peru, on the 9th (all local times thereafter), the group prepared costumes commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hangul Day. They utilized Hangul as a design element showcasing Korean identity and the members' individuality. The outfits featured the members' real names, messages to ARMY (the fandom name), and Taegeuk patterns, completing seven distinct designs for the seven members.

The words conveyed to the audience reflect affection for the performance locations. BTS does not stop at greeting in the local language; they actively communicate with fans by mentioning everyday expressions used by locals or stories related to the city.

In Bogota, Colombia, which they recently visited, the audience welcomed the members with the phrase "Asalabia." In response, BTS cheerfully shouted "Asalabia Colombia" while performing songs and dances. This expression originated from the team's own content, "Run BTS!" After a long time had passed, invoking this phrase in actual Colombia elicited a huge response from the audience.

In Paris, they expressed affection in French while teaching the audience how to say "I love you" in Korean, exchanging languages with each other. In this way, by incorporating expressions actually used at the host location and their own unique humor into conversations, they create moments of sincere communication.

To date, a total of 88 performances have been confirmed, marking the halfway point of the world tour last September. BTS will continue to change song selections, wear outfits that capture the spirit of each city, and speak to audiences in the local language at the remaining concerts. The effort to prepare new elements for the audience at every show is creating a world tour, "Arirang," where "today's performance happens only once."

Meanwhile, BTS will meet fans in Santiago, Chile, on the 14th and from the 16th to the 17th, before heading to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. They will then continue the tour to various parts of the world, including Asia. Anticipation is building for what scenes the seven members will prepare in the next city.

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