{"id":69815,"date":"2026-08-03T17:22:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T17:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/bts-arirang-tour-hits-metlife-best-photos\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T17:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T17:22:34","slug":"bts-arirang-tour-hits-metlife-best-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/bts-arirang-tour-hits-metlife-best-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"BTS Arirang Tour Hits MetLife: Best Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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See our best photos from the superstars’ stadium shows on Aug. 1 and 2, from the fans to the stage<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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BTS roared into East Rutherford, N.J.\u2019s MetLife Stadium Saturday (Aug. 1) and Sunday (Aug. 2) for two shows on their Arirang<\/em> world tour, breaking out surprise songs \u201cDis-ease,\u201d \u201cRun,\u201d \u201cAutumn Leaves,\u201d and \u201cGo Go.\u201d On night two, RM told the crowd that one of his biggest heroes, Nas, was in the house. \u201cPersonally, I wanted to give a shout-out to the artist who had dominated my whole teenage life,\u201d RM said. \u201cKing of New York, big Nas, is here tonight.\u201d Back in Manhattan, fans pre-gamed at BTS pop-ups, held at the Korean Cultural Center and Grand Central Station, all part of the BTS the City Arirang<\/em> Project.<\/p>\n
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Go Go<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Fans arrived in style for BTS\u2019 Arirang<\/em> world tour stop at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night (Aug. 1).<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Magic Shop<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
At the BTS pop-up at the Korean Cultural Center in New York City this weekend, fans lined up to customize their lightsticks for the band\u2019s MetLife Stadium show.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Mikrokosmos<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
BTS began their show at MetLife Stadium in shades and leather, kicking into \u201cHooligans.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Best of Me<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Fans at BTS\u2019 Korean Cultural Center pop-up had their clear bags ready for the band\u2019s MetLife Stadium show.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Just One Day<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
BTS fan Kyla Yu (on left) and her mother came all the way from the Philippines to join her sister to see BTS at MetlLife Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Idol<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Jimin strikes a pose early in BTS\u2019 Metlife Stadium show.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Big House, Big Cars, and Big Rings<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Even fans\u2019 cars were psyched about BTS\u2019 MetLife Stadium show.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Converse High<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
These fans decided their BTS boots weren\u2019t going to be comfortable enough for hours on their feet.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Blue & Grey<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The Arirang<\/em> world tour\u2019s stage set is full of surprises, including this rising platform, complete with video screens on its sides.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Look Here<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Fans Jenna Donaldson and Caitlin Henderson hit the photo booths at the Korean Cultural Center\u2019s BTS pop-up.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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They Don\u2019t Know \u2018Bout Us<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Every seat in MetLife Stadium, up to the highest nosebleeds, was filled for BTS\u2019 Arirang<\/em> world tour stop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Young Forever<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Two fans pose before BTS\u2019 MetLife Stadium show.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Trivia: Love<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Fans could choose from decals to customize T-shirts at BTS\u2019 Grand Central Station pop-up.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Hooligans<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
BTS took a break from roaming the enormous Arirang<\/em> world tour stage and came together in one spot.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Into the Sun<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Maria-Juliana Rojas for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The Villegas family from Montreal, and their dog, pose at BTS\u2019 Korean Cultural Center pop-up.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Serendipity<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
A fan customizes a t-shirt at BTS\u2019 Grand Central Station pop-up.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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