The group BTS left for the United States 12 hours after finishing their first full-group comeback show in four years.
BTS departed for New York, U.S., today (22) through Incheon International Airport.
They appeared at the airport about 12 hours after finishing the "BTS comeback live: ARIRANG" performance at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul the previous day. Wearing blue windbreakers reading "KEEP SWIMMING," BTS entered the airport, greeting fans and reporters gathered at the scene.
"Keep swimming" symbolizes the title track "Swim (SWIM)" from BTS's fifth studio album "Arirang (ARIRANG)," released on the 20th, and even the protocol and security teams wore the same outfit.
"Swim" sings about continuing to swim forward without stopping amid life's waves. Member RM took charge of most of the lyrics and conveyed an authentic attitude of loving life.
On that day, BTS members did not look tired despite the previous day's performance. RM, who injured his leg just before the comeback, entered the airport on crutches but wore a relatively relaxed and calm expression. Although the members were departing immediately after the comeback performance, they cheerfully greeted fans and cameras.
BTS, who departed for New York, will appear on NBC's popular program "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Earlier, they released a video on their official social media announcing their appearance, which received an enthusiastic response. This marks their first full-group appearance on the program in about 4 years and 8 months since July 2021.
BTS will then meet fans around the world on a world tour. Starting April 9 at Goyang Sports Complex, they will embark on the "BTS world tour 'ARIRANG'" with a total of 82 shows across 34 cities. This is the highest number of shows for a single K-pop tour, and the North America and Europe legs sold out as soon as tickets went on sale.
BTS's fifth studio album "Arirang" is an album that contains the group's identity and the universal emotions they face. According to Hanteo Chart, the album recorded 3.98 million copies sold on its first day of release.
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