Should BTS’s first night of their Goyang Stadium show have been canceled from torrential downpours? The answer leans toward no. The 3-day concert experience had a slippery start, with wet stage conditions making parts of the performance harder to execute safely while an impromptu dance performance of “I Need U” were made up for the bad weather.
BTS officially launched their world tour for their latest album ARIRANG at South Korea’s Goyang Stadium on April 9. The concert was a major return after four years, following the group’s full completion of military service. But what should have been a straightforward celebration took an unexpected turn, with heavy rain battering the stadium, affecting the audience and the performers on stage. Weather reports showed that the downpour was already nearing its tail end by the time of the concert. According to The Chosun Daily, rain that began the day prior was expected to ease as a low-pressure system moved out of South Korea by late afternoon on the day of the concert.
Fans were also given a heads up ahead of time, with forecasts pointing to a rainy April 9 show, followed by improving conditions on April 11 and 12 at the same venue. Even with the risks, the group doubled down into the rainy moment. According to BBC, the concert featured lighter moments, including V doing the “worm dance” on the wet stage floor, while RM warned him about the risk of slipping.
Members also addressed the conditions directly. Jimin commented on the rain, saying, “I’m soaked down to my underwear but the most important thing was getting to see you all,” he says. “For four years, I couldn’t see you and it was tough, but it’s an honour that I got to see you again.”
No reports of people were harmed nor there were reported accidents during the concert
The BTS kickoff shows will also be broadcasted on Weverse on April 11 and April 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. BTS’s first night at Goyang Stadium went on despite torrential downpours, though wet stage conditions made parts of the performance harder to execute safely, prompting an impromptu, unplanned performance of “I Need U” to work around the weather.
BTS launched their world tour for their latest album, ARIRANG, at Goyang Stadium on April 9, marking their first concert in four years following the group’s completion of mandatory military service in South Korea.
Members leaned into the conditions rather than fighting them: V performed a “worm dance” on the wet stage floor while RM warned him about slipping, and Jimin told the crowd he was soaked but grateful to see fans again after four years apart.
No injuries or accidents were reported during the concert, despite the wet and potentially hazardous stage conditions caused by the heavy rain.
BTS’s Goyang Stadium kickoff shows will be broadcast on Weverse on April 11 and April 12, following the rain-affected opening night on April 9.
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