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‘We’re Finally Here’: BTS Returns With Sold-Out Concert and New Album
The K-pop supergroup BTS performed their first concert in over three years in Seoul on Saturday following the release of their new album, “Arirang,” on Friday. Thousands of fans came out to hear one of the biggest names in K-pop.
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“I come all the way from Florida, so it took me a long time to get here.” “But now, we’re finally here.” “The way I connect is, their lyrics are something different. So, even though we don’t speak the same language, music is a universal language.” “Today, it’s really special because people came from all over the world.” “Let’s go.” “I’m very excited. Just look at my dress. I’m wearing the Arirang color scheme. And this is actually my traditional clothing. I feel like it’s – I’m bringing my culture to this place. It’s a very cultural place for Korea itself, being in Gwanghwamun. And I’m bringing my identity. My country’s identity, yeah.”

By Cynthia Silva, Jiawei Wang and Nailah Morgan
March 21, 2026

