BTS Brings 'ARIRANG' Tour to AMC Theaters Worldwide

Fans gather to experience the K-pop group's concert on the big screen during their global tour.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:48am

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering, reflective stage lights and equipment, capturing the glamour and excitement of a BTS concert performance.The vibrant, high-energy staging and lighting of BTS's 'ARIRANG' tour captivates fans worldwide, even when experienced on the big screen.Los Angeles Today

BTS, the popular K-pop group, is bringing their 'ARIRANG' world tour to AMC theaters worldwide, allowing fans who couldn't attend the live concerts to experience the performances on the big screen. Fans in Los Angeles gathered at an AMC theater to watch the concert filmed live in Goyang, South Korea, bonding with fellow ARMY members over their shared love for the group. The global screenings feature two full-length concerts, one from Goyang and another from Tokyo, giving fans around the world a chance to be part of the BTS experience.

Why it matters

BTS has a massive global fanbase, known as the ARMY, that spans all ages, races, and genders. The group's return after a hiatus for military service has energized their fans, and the decision to bring the 'ARIRANG' tour to movie theaters allows more people to access the live concert experience. This highlights the group's broad appeal and the power of their fandom, as well as the growing trend of live music events being screened in theaters.

The details

The global screenings of the BTS 'ARIRANG' tour feature two full-length concerts, one filmed live in Goyang, South Korea, on April 11, and another set to be filmed in Tokyo on April 18. Fans in Los Angeles gathered at an AMC theater to watch the Goyang concert, bonding with fellow ARMY members over their shared love for the group. BTS consists of seven members - RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook - who are managed under Big Hit Music, an independent label under Hybe Corporation. The group went on hiatus in 2022 and all seven members completed South Korea's mandatory military service by mid-2025 before reuniting to record their fifth studio album 'ARIRANG,' which topped the Billboard 200 for two weeks, a first for a K-pop act.

  • BTS went on hiatus in 2022 and all seven members completed South Korea's mandatory military service by mid-2025.
  • BTS's 'ARIRANG' world tour launched on Thursday, April 11, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea.
  • The global screenings of the 'ARIRANG' tour at AMC theaters took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, featuring the concert filmed live in Goyang.
  • Another global screening of the 'ARIRANG' tour at AMC theaters is scheduled for April 18, 2026, featuring a concert filmed in Tokyo.

The players

BTS

A popular K-pop group consisting of seven members - RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook - who are managed under Big Hit Music, an independent label under Hybe Corporation.

Sandra Martinez

A self-employed fan of BTS who gathered with friends at an AMC theater in Los Angeles to experience the 'ARIRANG' tour on the big screen.

Millie B

A pharmacy technician and BTS content creator who met fellow fan Sandra Martinez through Instagram and bonded over their shared love for the group.

Nicole Lee

A BTS fan who already has tickets to the group's Los Angeles concert as part of the 'ARIRANG' tour and couldn't wait to see their performance a little bit early by attending the global screening at an AMC theater.

Big Hit Music

An independent label under Hybe Corporation that manages the K-pop group BTS.

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What they’re saying

“We couldn't go to the concert, so it's fun to gather with friends and fellow BTS ARMY.”

— Sandra Martinez, Self-employed fan

“It's not just for younger people. It's for any age, without limits on race or gender. Music comes from the heart.”

— Sandra Martinez, Self-employed fan

“They went to the military and now they're finally back with a big tour. It's a big deal.”

— Millie B, Pharmacy technician and BTS content creator

“I wanted to see their performance a little bit early.”

— Nicole Lee, BTS fan

“I'm just happy that they're finally back together again. I think people really resonate with that.”

— Nicole Lee, BTS fan

What’s next

BTS's 'ARIRANG' world tour is expected to continue with 34 stops across the globe, including a concert in Los Angeles in September 2026, setting a new record for the most dates by a K-pop artist.

The takeaway

The global screenings of BTS's 'ARIRANG' tour at AMC theaters highlight the group's massive worldwide fanbase and the growing trend of live music events being brought to the big screen, allowing more fans to experience the concerts regardless of their location.