Game 4 of the NBA Finals at MSG can’t hold a candle to the insanity that BTS brought to New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium this past weekend.
On Aug. 1 and 2, the Bangtan Boys full-on shook the 82,500-seat Jets and Giants’ home in their first two shows of the second North American leg of their ongoing ‘Arirang World Tour.’
“I’ve never seen anything like it before,” The New York Post’s Olivia Silio gushed after attending.
“When RM started ‘Body to Body’ — my favorite song of the night — he said ‘I need the whole stadium to jump,’ and the stadium literally started shaking. Imagine 82,000 people singing at the top of their lungs while simultaneously jumping. Better yet, think of the loudest performance you’ve ever attended and triple that.”
And, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook are going to do it all over again.
At the time of publication, the world-famous septet have 15 concert and festival dates at stadiums and arenas all over the U.S. and Canada.
That includes stints at Foxborough, MA’s Gillette Stadium (Aug. 5-6), Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium (Aug. 10-11), Toronto’s Rogers Stadium (Aug. 22-23), Chicago’s Soldier Field (Aug. 27-28) and Inglewood CA’s SoFi Stadium (Sept. 1-2 and 5-6).
Other than the sheer volume and energy that the MetLife show provided, Silio claimed that the visuals made the show an essential live experience.
“The stadium was a sea of light sticks, in sync with the movements and visuals of the show, creating an immersive experience for ARMY. There was also pyrotechnics, confetti and fireworks lighting up the New Jersey sky.
More than anything though, it’s seeing BTS live with fellow ARMY members that make the ‘Arirang World Tour’ so special.
“I have chills when I reminisce on the fanchants, especially during the song ‘MIC Drop,’” Silio smiled. “The ARMY yells each BTS member’s name, melodically, during the song in a way that took over Metlife- my ears are still ringing, in the best way.”
Her only tip for her fellow ARMY members? Be punctual and have a plan for getting there and back.
“If you want merch, get there early or see if your city has a pop up shop, I wish I had gotten there earlier to get merch- It was almost 100% sold out at the end of the show,” Silio shared. “Also, transportation varies depending on the location so make sure you have it figured out beforehand. Ubers kept getting canceled hours after the show in New Jersey so we had to pivot to find another way home.”
Good notes and totally worth the hassle, according to Silio.
“Seeing BTS live is an experience. From the ‘freebies,’ or gifts, the fans put their time and effort into making for one another, to the thunderous fan chants and illumination of light sticks, their performance is one you will look back on and say, ‘I’m so lucky I was there.’”
See ya on the road, ARMY.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about BTS’ remaining ‘Arirang World Tour’ concerts below.
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Where else is BTS going on their 2026 ‘Arirang World Tour’?
A complete calendar including all North American ‘Arirang’ tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Who else is performing at the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026?
Many major names are joining BTS at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival.
Just a few of the most notable to take the stage at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena from Sept. 18-19 include Cardi B, Benson Boone, Goo Goo Dolls, Snoop Dogg and Zara Larsson.
If you’d like to be there, single and multi-day iHeartRadio Music Festival passes can be found here.
What songs does BTS perform live?
Set List FM reported this is what BTS played at MetLife Stadium on Aug. 2.
01.) “Hooligan”
02.) “Aliens”
03.) “Run BTS” (remix)
04.) “they don’t know ’bout us”
05.) “Like Animals”
06.) “FAKE LOVE” (remix)
07.) “SWIM”
08.) “Merry Go Round”
09.) “2.0”
10.) “NORMAL”
11.) “Not Today” (remix)
12.) “MIC Drop”
13.) “FYA”
14.) “Fire” (with elements of FYA)
15.) “Body to Body”
16.) “IDOL”
Encore
17.) “Come Over”
18.) “Butter”
19.) “Dynamite”
20.) “Autumn Leaves” (first time since 2016)
21.) “Go Go”
22.) “Please”
23.) “Into the Sun”
BTS new music
As noted above, BTS unveiled their sixth studio album “ARIRANG” on March 20.
The sonically-diverse record serves as a wonderful showcase for all seven members’ disparate talents; in fact, they complement each other quite well.
“Body To Body,” an upbeat bop, kicks off the 41-minute album. The sultry, club-ready cut is practically drenched in sweat. And, while we loved the track, what sets this one apart are the near tribal chants toward the end that push this song from fun pop to something real you feel deep within your bones.
Next up is the playful, Hip-Hop/R&B mashup “Hooligan” that weds throwback soul strings with a trap beat. It’s a love song, it’s a braggadocious anthem, it’s an ear worm with a little something for everyone.
“Aliens” cranks up the fun to 11 with its sing-song-y vocals and off-kilter percussion pulsing in the background. Good luck listening to this one and not bobbing your head.
“FYA” has a desperation and yearning that borders on Weeknd-esque production before the song goes into overdrive with its speedy flow and hook referencing “Britney baby.”
“2.0” slows things down for a minute as the fellas try their hand out at laid-back rap. Of course, they also harmonize. This is BTS after all, would you expect anything less?
“No. 29” switches the tempo completely. A bell is heard (the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok to be exact) and then its reverb makes up the rest of the track. Make sure you turn this one all the way up, otherwise you might miss the quiet din.
“SWIM” brings BTS back to their roots. The splashy pop confection is nervy electronic production at its most controlled. Throw in the memorable refrain “Swim, Swim, I just wanna dive, I just wanna dive” and you’ve got a sing-a-long classic in the making.
“Merry Go Round” starts slowly before finding its dreamy, spaced-out footing. This is pure musical bliss more than worthy of repeat play.
“NORMAL” finds BTS going in a more traditional direction with their sound. Controlled drum machines, impassioned vocals, Taylor Swift-like couplets and rap interludes make for a solid effort. Not a standout but not a dud either.
“Like Animals” borders on emo. Personal, vulnerable, almost rock-y, this is a welcome departure for the typically cheerful crew.
“they don’t know ’bout us” treats listeners to an old-school sample before returning to the present with the group’s modern sound. A little minimalism and a little maximalism make for a nice palate cleanser.
“One More Night” nimbly takes the group into the realm of electro-pop with a smidge of disco thrown in for good measure. Turn your brain off and get your dancing shoes on for this one; BTS gives you “permission to dance” here.
No shade to the rest of “ARIRANG” but “Please” is this humble listener’s favorite track here. The delightful ear-worm is impossible to listen to without smiling (even if the lyrics aren’t all that sunny).
“ARIRANG” wraps things up with the auto-tuned epic “Into the Sun.” We’re not usually in the guaranteeing business but prepare to get chills when you hear this one live.
To hear for yourself, you can find “ARIRANG” here.
Huge K-Pop groups on tour in 2026
Although no tour will be quite as mammoth as BTS’ this year, many of the biggest names in K-Pop will also be out and about these next few months.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• BIGBANG
• BINI
• AESPA
• IVE
Also, make sure to check out LISA’s ‘Viva La Lisa’ Las Vegas residency, which goes down this November at Caesars Palace. We have a feeling she has something special planned.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
