{"id":8623,"date":"2026-04-20T13:12:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/8623\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T13:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:12:58","slug":"arirang-resonates-at-tokyo-dome-110000-gather-for-bts-concert-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/8623\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Arirang&#8217; Resonates at Tokyo Dome&#8230; 110,000 Gather for BTS Concert in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asiae.co.kr\/news\/img_view.htm?img=2026042009380432063_1776645484.jpg\" class=\"img_link\" title=\"BTS. Provided by Big Hit Music\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026042009380432063_1776645484.jpg\" alt=\"BTS. Provided by Big Hit Music\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">BTS. Provided by Big Hit Music<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asiae.co.kr\/news\/img_view.htm?img=2026042009380432063_1776645484.jpg\" class=\"img_figure\" title=\"BTS. Provided by Big Hit Music\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView original image<br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The group BTS returned to the stage at Tokyo Dome in Japan for the first time in seven years and five months.<\/p>\n<p>According to Big Hit Music on April 20, BTS attracted a total of 110,000 fans over two days at Tokyo Dome with their world tour &#8220;BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG IN TOKYO,&#8221; which took place on April 17 and 18.<\/p>\n<p>This Tokyo Dome concert was BTS&#8217;s first performance at the venue since the &#8220;BTS WORLD TOUR LOVE YOURSELF&#8221; in November 2018, and both shows were completely sold out.<\/p>\n<p>The agency stated, &#8220;When the melody of the Korean folk song Arirang, which is incorporated into the new track &#8216;Body to Body&#8217; from the new album &#8216;Arirang,&#8217; played, the audience sang along in unison.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The members continued with performances of hit songs such as &#8220;Butter&#8221; and &#8220;Dynamite.&#8221; They also showcased their original Japanese tracks &#8220;Crystal Snow&#8221; and &#8220;FOR YOU.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>BTS commented, &#8220;Even though it has been a long time, we are energized by the same cheers as always. 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