BTS’s ARIRANG World Tour had generated approximately KRW 598 billion in cumulative ticket sales as of August 11, 2026, setting a new record for the group. According to multiple reports citing Billboard analysis, 38 shows had brought in $433.2 million in ticket sales and sold 2.3 million tickets by that date.
BIGHIT MUSIC officially announced that BTS would embark on a world tour following the release of its fifth studio album, and the official tour page lists the name as BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'.
July Performance Ranked No. 2 on Billboard Top Tours
The ARIRANG tour made headlines not only for its cumulative figures but also for its monthly performance. In July 2026, the tour generated $102.5 million from eight shows, placing it second on Billboard’s monthly Top Tours chart.
The eight July shows generated $102.5 million, ranking No. 2 on Billboard’s monthly Top Tours chart.
Compared with the Previous LOVE YOURSELF Record
As of August 11, the ARIRANG tour’s cumulative revenue had surpassed the $213.9 million generated by BTS’s previous personal best, the LOVE YOURSELF tour. The currently confirmed figure can therefore be viewed as an interim total that has already exceeded the comparable previous record among BTS tours.
| Tour | Confirmed figures |
|---|---|
| ARIRANG tour | 38 shows · $433.2 million · 2.3 million tickets |
| LOVE YOURSELF tour | Previous personal best: $213.9 million |
What to Keep in Mind When Interpreting the KRW 598 Billion Figure
The approximately KRW 598 billion reported this time represents total ticket revenue through a specific point while the tour is still ongoing. It does not represent the tour’s final revenue, net profit, or the amount of income actually attributable to BTS or its agency.
In addition, reports citing an explanation from BIGHIT MUSIC say that the ARIRANG tour is scheduled to continue through the first half of 2027. Since more shows remain, the final total may differ from the current figure.
Sources Checked
- [Official BIGHIT MUSIC Weverse announcement](https://weverse.io/bts/notice/32916)
- [Official BIGHIT MUSIC tour page](https://bts.ibighit.com/eng/tour/bts_world_tour/)
- [Yonhap News report](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260829025500005)
- [SBS News report](https://news.sbs.co.kr/english/endPagePrintPopup.do?news_id=N1008727830)
- [YTN report](https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0106_202608291221028359)
The sources above were checked as of August 30, 2026, at 12:55 p.m. UTC.