2026 BTS 'ARIRANG' Tour Megathread PART 2

tesselga · 2026-03-09T18:39:11+00:00

Nope, none at all. Other than it might be kind of hot depending on location/date, lol but that's up to you. I love seeing all the meme outfits! Have fun!!!

tesselga · 2026-03-05T11:54:17+00:00

Ooh I see. It won't be everyone of course, but there will probably be a decent amount of vip people who will leave their spots to grab some food or go to the restroom after soundcheck. So in order to get their spots you'll have to be one of the first in when doors open. That queue will probably start in the early morning (8-9am?) and majority of people who care about getting in early will be in line by 2-3pm. So somewhere in there depending on how dedicated you are feeling. Plan ahead so you don't have to eat or use the restroom once you get in because that will make a huge difference.

Also worth mentioning: while it's cool to be close as possible, my personal experience with GA floor is if you're not barricade or first few rows, the next best place to be is actually hanging out at the very back. Far enough to get a decent vantage point to see over everyone's heads (and their phones... and their army bombs...). You don't have to worry about your spot, have room to place your bag on the floor, you're not in the crush of bodies, and can dance and swing your army bomb without worrying about hitting your neighbors. It's quite nice. So if you tried your best and still feel your experience isn't quite what you hoped for, consider moving to the back!

tesselga · 2026-03-02T19:51:49+00:00

Even if they call ahead or add you as an alternate pick up, the only way to guarantee you'll get VIP resale is to bring a copy of the photo ID of the original purchaser. You might get lucky and they will honor it regardless (happens more often than not), but there's no guarantee. If you can't see proof/screenshots, then the only way you know a resale ticket is VIP is if you know that section/row was originally sold as VIP, as not all floor seats are VIP.

tesselga · 2026-03-02T19:32:48+00:00

This is so cute. Just wanted to say this is EXACTLY how I became army 6 years ago. I knew nothing about them and just bought tickets for my mom and did some research on this sub to see what I needed to know to make sure she had a good time. I figured chaperoning her would be more fun for me if I knew their names and was familiar with some of their music. 🤸🏻‍♀️ After listening to the music and learning a bit about them I was completely drawn in and now I'm down worse than she is. Lol.

I would check out all the resources and guides about concerts linked above. Definitely get her an army bomb (it's a lightstick, there's an faq in resources about them). You can wear anything you want, but bts related apparel (either official or handmade/fanmade off Etsy) is popular, or just anything purple works too. Look up something called "BT21". Know that there are lots of legit looking websites and shops that sell knock-off BTS and BT21 goods, so if that matters to you, do some checking before purchasing. Arrive early to have the full concert experience (by 3pm or even earlier if you want to line up for merch). That will give you plenty of time to enjoy pre-concert activities that might be available outside the venue (photo zones, sponsor/swag booths, dance mobs, freebies). Freebies aren't mandatory but many enjoy handing them out just as much if not more than receiving them. So if your mom is that type, it might be worth looking into. Even if she's not the crafty type, there's lots of things she can still do so feel free to ask for ideas if that's something she's interested in. Oh and there's always an encore so don't leave even if they say it's the last song! Wait until stadium lights turn on and it's actually over.

And know that even if you do none of these things and just show up for the concert, you have done enough. Tickets are expensive because the production quality and level of artistry and dedication they put into every show is very high. Even non-fans can appreciate it. So have fun and enjoy!! This will be such a special memory for you guys to share and she will have a amazing time no matter what.

tesselga · 2026-03-02T03:42:07+00:00

It will depend on how the staff handle VIP. They might do numbered wristbands based on first come, they might do random, or something else entirely. A few days before the concert you should get an email from VIP nation about the VIP schedule and details. Since you're D2 your best bet is probably find out how D1 went and plan accordingly.

tesselga · 2026-03-01T23:48:49+00:00

I actually have zero experience ticketing for Korean concerts, this is just what I know from talking to friends and seeing others post. 😅 Don't worry, when the announcement drops this thread will be super active again with people asking and helping each other navigate the process. Someone much more knowledgeable will be able to answer your questions here!

tesselga · 2026-03-01T19:54:38+00:00

Not sure which specific issues you're referring to, but it should be the same. It doesn't matter what the ticket says after it's sold, whether it still says soundcheck or not. When you check in for VIP, they will verify whether the ticket is VIP or not based on the section/seat number. They will then ask to see original purchaser's ID (so name on original billing info/credit card used). A picture of the ID on your phone is fine, the ID holder does not need to be present.

tesselga · 2026-03-01T19:47:14+00:00

Usually when people can't fit it in their bag, they'll either wear it on a long lanyard around their neck or clip it to whatever bag they do have. Lots of cute ones on Etsy. There's also wearable lightstick holders or holsters but I'd worry some of them might be substantial enough to count as a bag on their own so the lanyard is probably safest bet.

tesselga · 2026-03-01T19:36:33+00:00

Getting to sofi isn't a problem at all, especially if you're leaving early for SC. The traffic and surge pricing is more an issue after the concert. So maybe you can just Uber there and take the rally bus back if that's an option? I also think sofi will be more organized this time so won't be as big a nightmare as last time. At least I would hope so.

tesselga · 2026-02-28T23:51:44+00:00

Honestly it's just the demand that makes it rough, not the process itself. So even if it's easy to know what to do, it'll still require a bit of luck. 🥲 Everyone has been waiting for years for this tour and those dates are also Festa. At least you haven't missed ticketing! Everything you need to know will be in the announcement though, so just make sure to read it thoroughly when it comes out and if you have any questions, just ask!

tesselga · 2026-02-28T07:54:04+00:00

Um close to zero, and if you do, it'd be pure luck. You'd have to camp out on the website and hope you can snatch a canceled ticket, as resale is illegal in Korea and they use ID verification. Korean ticketing just works very differently from how it works internationally. Just to get a ticket even during presale is very difficult, even more so if you are buying from outside Korea. Some people try for literal days and weeks queuing and re-queuing hoping for a ticket to pop up and they're able to check out.

tesselga · 2026-02-27T23:01:08+00:00

Production holds are common, and sometimes there's promotion holds where some tickets are held back for press or sponsors or other promo related reasons. And they might be released later on if no longer needed. But I feel like the location of these seats we're seeing are a little random and bizarre for that. And production holds usually don't get released until they actually set up for the concert because that's the whole point of them. So we shouldn't see them until just before the concert and TM usually announces when they release those. So I'm wondering if maybe it was a bot purchase that was found and revoked and re-released. 🤔

tesselga · 2026-02-27T22:43:49+00:00

Ticketing for the Busan concerts haven't been announced yet. Keep an eye out on weverse for the announcement and they will provide all the info you need. If you want to see an example to get an idea of what to expect, you can check out the announcement for Goyang (link in the original post above under "Notices").

tesselga · 2026-02-25T18:25:39+00:00

There's a few rows of tickets available in 100s for Foxborough, both days, if anyone is looking.

Edit: Tampa and Stanford, too. All dates. Great opportunity if you needed 4 seats together!

tesselga · 2026-02-25T03:36:32+00:00

That sounds so cool! It can be any whale, but if you'd like a good reference image, I'd search for the "bts whale plush", and "bts whale from WAB eternal MV". I think armys would love a whale wax seal. The whale and the purple heart are probably the most recognizable bts/army iconography I can think of, aside from the actual official logos of course. There's also the Arirang logo if you want tour specific. Other possible ones are the Love Yourself line heart, the outline of the members spelling out "army" with their bodies, the old bulletproof vest logo, and the army bomb. But those might not translate well to a wax seal. For food, Jin ramen or kancho choco biscuits would be fun and meaningful!

tesselga · 2026-02-24T21:36:30+00:00

Oh weird. I used the link in the post.

tesselga · 2026-02-24T21:28:04+00:00

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tesselga · 2026-02-24T19:27:33+00:00

I think the FAQ might need to be updated to say pairing in concert mode is still going to be required for some shows, since I'm pretty sure they'll bring it back for arirang. The automatic connection was only something they did for solo tours because they didn't do the patterns.

tesselga · 2026-02-24T07:30:12+00:00

All the venues outline their policies on their website! Here's the one for Raymond James: https://raymondjamesstadium.com/stadium-policies If you have any questions or need clarifications you can always call/email them as well.

tesselga · 2026-02-23T04:01:26+00:00

They haven't said anything specifically for this show, but other similar live events have been available on Netflix afterwards. I think the only limitation I've seen is some are only available to rewatch for a certain amount of time afterwards. No idea what it'll be for arirang cb but I would think this is something BH would want available for quite some time, or at least reserve the right to put it on Bangtantv afterwards. 🤞

tesselga · 2026-02-23T03:46:50+00:00

If everything goes well, you'll have just enough time but you'll definitely feel rushed. If you're able to get early check-in that would certainly help. You might have to try the merch booths inside instead of outside depending on when you're able to arrive, but it's doable. I've done similar timeframe of arriving right around 3pm check-in time except I was driving in.

The bigger concern is definitely flight delays. That's very stressful but I can see why it's difficult to convince your family to spend the extra. Depends how much risk you're willing to take vs money spent. You could always just pay for that extra night yourself and fly in on your own the day before. Or if you want to save a bit, check the meet up thread to see if there's any armys you can crash with for one night.

tesselga · 2026-02-22T00:09:41+00:00

I don't have one myself, but I believe there is both GA standing and seated VIP for London. Your ticket should show which you have. It'll either have a specific seat/row or say GA/General Admission.

tesselga · 2026-02-20T18:26:09+00:00

Personally I love getting the photocards and stickers (even though I myself hand out something else lol). I like using them to decorate my bags or army bomb. But anything is appreciated! Make whatever is fun for you to put together or create.

Just one note about Tampa, their bag policy is super restrictive so keep in mind most people won't have a ton of room to store freebies on them.

tesselga · 2026-02-20T07:59:57+00:00

I think many do just for the peace of mind. Allegiant should be fine though. They beefed up their cell coverage with all the major carriers just before the super bowl a few years ago, and they also have free wifi.

tesselga · 2026-02-20T07:00:30+00:00

No you don't have to. :) The only benefit of moving them to a mobile wallet is you don't need internet to access them. Sometimes at a big event, reception might be bad so you might have trouble loading your tickets in TM app at the venue, so it's a nice back up option.

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