BTS THE CITY ARIRANG BUSAN
BIGHIT MUSIC / HYBE
With BTS’s World Tour: ARIRANG going on strong, which began on April 9 in Goyang, South Korea, HYBE is pulling all the stops to ensure everyone knows that BTS is back! With The City projects already completed in Seoul and heading to Las Vegas next, the company could not forget to include Busan – members Jimin and Jung Kook’s hometown – into the mix, especially since the group will be playing there on their 13th anniversary (June 13, 2013).
The group – comprised of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook – will have two nights of concerts at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium (Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13). BTS performed their final show (BTS BUSAN) as a group there before each member had to enter the military in October 2022. Now, the group returns to Busan with a city takeover – AGAIN! During their 2022 free concert in Busan, over 503,000 visitors visited Busan in ten days (two-thirds of attendees came from overseas). It was also noted that the event and The City events generated around $760 million for the local economy.
The City ARIRANG will unfold throughout Busan, including installations designed to harmonize with the cityscape, hotel packages, off-site events, a stamp rally, and more.
Please note that everything is subject to change based on weather and on-site conditions. Some programs require advance reservations; further details will be provided in a separate notice. Some programs have limited capacity and are managed in accordance with safety guidelines.
BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Busan
BIGHIT MUSIC
BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN BUSAN (includes a Stamp for the Rally)Dates: Fri, June 12, 2026 / Sat, June 13, 2026 (KST)Location: Busan Asiad Main Stadium
Landmark Events
Drone Light Show @ Gwangandaegyo BridgeDates: Fri, June 12, 2026 – Sat, June 13, 2026, 10:00 PM (KST)Location: Gwangan Bridge (Diamond Bridge)
Big Loop Light Show @ Busan Cinema CenterDates: Thu, June 11, 2026 – Mon, June 15, 2026, sunset – 11:00 PM (KST)Location: Busan Cinema Center (120 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea)
Offline Promotions
Love Quarter @ Port Village Busan (includes a Stamp for the Rally)Dates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: Port of Busan Pier 1 | Port Village Busan (15-33, Jungang-dong 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan (or 26, Chungjang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan)
Busan Eurasia Platform Media Art WallDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: Busan Eurasia Platform (210 Jungang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea (Room #106))
Grand Josun MediaDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: Grand Josun Busan (292, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 48099, South Korea)
Gwangbok-ro Media Facade & Media PoleDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: Jung-gu Gwangbok-ro
In-Person Activities
BTS THE CITY ARIRANG BUSAN Welcome Center (includes a Stamp for the Rally)Dates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: Busan Eurasia Platform (210 Jungang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, South Korea (Room #106))
ARMY ‘MADANG’Dates: Wed, June 10, 2026 – Sun, June 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (KST)Location: The Bay 101 Gallery Hall (52, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea)Participants are required to make a reservation in advance. Will be announced soon.
SAMSUNG GALAXY EXPERIENCE in ARMY ‘MADANG’ (includes a Stamp for the Rally)Dates: Wed, June 10, 2026 – Sun, June 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (KST)Location: The Bay 101 Terrace (52, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea)How to Participate: Visit the Samsung Galaxy Experience booth and verify your visit to receive limited edition BTS THE CITY Busan merchandise, and use Galaxy’s Creative Studio to design custom stickers and become a star using the Super Steady mode.
TIRTIR Concert Ready Bar in ARMY ‘MADANG’ (includes a Stamp for the Rally)Dates: Wed, June 10, 2026 – Sun, June 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (KST)Location: The Bay 101 Terrace (52, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea)
Google Gemini Booth in ARMY ‘MADANG’Dates: Wed, June 10, 2026 – Sun, June 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (KST)Location: The Bay 101 Terrace (52, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea)
Love Song Lounge @ Haeundae Beach (includes a Stamp for the Rally)Dates: Fri, June 12, 2026 – Sun, June 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (KST)Location: Haeundae Beach | Event Plaza (280, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea)
Love Quarter @ Haeundae Sand FestivalDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Mon, June 15, 2026 (KST)Location: Haeundae Sand Festival (U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan)
Arte Museum Busan (includes a Stamp for the Rally)Dates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Fri, July 3, 2026 (KST)Location: Arte Museum BusanAvailable for viewing only for the museum ticket holders.You do not need a ticket to participate in the Stamp Rally.
PhotoismDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: All Photoism branches in Busan
Shopping
BTS POP-UP : ARIRANG (includes a Stamp for the Rally)Dates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 14, 2026 / Monday – Thursday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM (KST) / Friday – Sunday: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM (KST)Location: SHINSEGAE CENTUMCITY B1F Merch Shop, B2F ShowroomHow to participate: B1F Event Hall (Merch Shop) – Advance reservation required. / B2F Hyper Stage (Showroom) – Available for viewing at any time during operating hours.
TIRTIR BTS THE CITY BUSAN ICONIC RED DUODates: Wed, June 10, 2026 – until sold out * Limited quantitiesLocations
Busan TIRTIR Concert Ready Bar in ARMY MADANGBusan Olive Young offline stores and online mall TIRTIR Official Online MallTIRTIR Seongsu Flagship Store
Travel
SOCARUse SOCAR’s secret coupon to roam around THE CITY without worrying about costs.Dates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Claim your secret coupon on the event page and make a reservation via the SOCAR app.
Busan City TourDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: 1204, Choryang 1(il)-dong, Dong-gu, BusanParticipants are required to purchase tickets in advance.
The Bay 101 Yacht TourDates: Wed, June 10, 2026 – Sun, June 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (KST)Location: Circular route from The Bay 101 to Gwangan BridgeParticipants are required to purchase tickets in advance.
Hotels
PARADISE HOTEL BUSANDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Please make a reservation directly with the hotel.
Food and Beverages
Haeundae Amsogalbi-jipDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: 333 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Momos Yeongdo Roastery & Coffee barDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: 160 Bongnaenaru-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
LEEHEUNGYONG ARTISAN BAKERYDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: 90 Asiad-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan
Goraesa Fishcake HaeundaeDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: 14 Gunam-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
WERK ROASTERSDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: 566 Suyeong-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
The Bay 101 Daedo SikdangDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: 52 Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
The Bay 101 Fingers & ChatDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: 52 Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Cafe SideDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: 52 Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Port Village BusanDates: Fri, June 5, 2026 – Sun, June 21, 2026 (KST)Location: Port of Busan Pier 1 | Port Village BusanMore is set to be announced. This article will be updated if more information is released.
BTS The City ARIRANG in Busan begins June 5. For more information, click here.
Source:
www.forbes.com
