BTS take credit for England football win in first UK show since 2019

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BTS take credit for England football win in first UK show since 2019

BBC Entertainment · 15 hours ago

BTS performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in what marked their largest UK concert in seven years, drawing a record crowd of 65,000 fans to the venue. The South Korean group's return came after an extended absence caused by the global pandemic and military service obligations that had affected all seven members.

Their 2026 comeback has delivered strong commercial results, with the album Arirang achieving chart success across 26 countries and their current world tour spanning 88 dates in 23 countries. The tour is predicted to achieve box office revenues approaching Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, whilst band members connected with their dedicated fanbase by reflecting on the emotional reunion and joking that their performances brought good luck to England's recent football victory.

  • BTS returned to the UK for their first concert in seven years at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, drawing a record 65,000 fans to the venue
  • The band's comeback album Arirang has charted at number one in 26 countries, with their world tour projected to rival Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras tour
  • Members expressed gratitude to British fans after a hiatus caused by COVID-19 and mandatory military service requirements

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