BTS, the global K-pop leader, plans a massive 2026 world tour with about 65 shows after releasing their first full album in six years. This follows all seven members completing mandatory military service in South Korea by June 2025.
Tour Scale and Key Details
North American Focus
Over 30 concerts target North America, making it BTS's largest tour ever. The trek starts after the album drops at the end of March 2026, their first group release since the 2022 anthology "Proof" and 2020's "BE".
Member Service Completion
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook finished service, with Suga discharging last on June 21, 2025. This ends a hiatus that paused group activities.
Financial Projections and Market Reaction
Revenue Estimates
Analysts predict over $1 billion in revenue for HYBE within 12 months from tickets, merchandise, albums, and streaming. Ticket sales alone may hit $664 million, with 3.9 million tickets expected.
Stock Surge
HYBE shares jumped more than 9% after the Bloomberg report, highlighting investor confidence in the comeback's impact.
History and Official Stance
Past Tours and Hiatus
BTS's last full world tour was in 2019; the 2020 "Map of the Soul" tour canceled due to COVID-19. Their final group shows in Las Vegas in April 2022 earned $18 million from 12 performances. From 2015 to 2022, touring generated nearly $300 million, though some earnings went unreported.
Speculation and Response
Rumors include a Mumbai stop, exciting Indian fans, but HYBE's Big Hit Music cautions: details on dates and scale remain unconfirmed, and reported figures are not final.
Editor’s Comments
BTS's return leverages peak demand post-hiatus, with military completion unifying the group—a rarity in K-pop. Past tours like "Love Yourself" (2018-2019) drew 2 million fans and $170 million; scaling to 65 shows could exceed $1.5 billion total if secondary markets and sponsorships factor in, per industry trends from acts like Taylor Swift. HYBE's caution signals strategic flexibility amid venue logistics and global economics. Prediction: Asia and Europe expansions beyond North America will push attendance past 4 million, solidifying BTS's economic dominance in music.
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