Cover Before the BTS World Tour in 2026, members reunited on stage to keep the BTS magic alive (Photo: @jin / Instagram)
Before the BTS World Tour in 2026, members reunited on stage to keep the BTS magic alive (Photo: @jin / Instagram)
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As the BTS World Tour is announced, look back at the surprise guest appearances and emotional performances that bridged the gap during their full-group absence
Seventy-nine shows. Eleven months. BTS has just unveiled the most ambitious tour of their career—and arguably the biggest reunion in K-pop history. Launching on April 9 in Goyang, South Korea, the BTS World Tour will sweep through North America and Europe before conquering South America and then returning to Asia and Australia.
BTS World Tour Asia-Pacific dates
For Asia-Pacific devotees, the BTS World Tour arrives in late 2026 with the following stops:
- Kaohsiung, Taiwan (November 19, 21, 22)
- Bangkok, Thailand (December 3, 5, 6)
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (December 12 and 13)
- Singapore (December 17, 19, 20, 22)
- Jakarta, Indonesia (December 26 and 27)
- Hong Kong (March 4, 6, and 7, 2027)
- Manila, Philippines (March 13 and 14, 2027)
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This momentous return didn’t materialise overnight. During their military service hiatus, BTS maintained their unbreakable bond through solo engagements punctuated by surprise guest appearances. More than cameos, these moments were emotional touchstones that kept fans’ hope alive. From Jin’s tear-inducing Incheon finale to Suga’s raw Seoul showcases, these concert moments proved that even apart, BTS remained inseparable, building anticipation for the much-awaited reunion that’s finally here.
The ‘Super Tuna’ trinity: J-Hope and Jungkook crash Jin’s stage
Above J-Hope, Jungkook and Jin performing ‘Super Tuna’ at Jin’s ‘Run Seokjin’ concert
On October 31, 2025, Jin’s Run Seokjin Ep Tour Encore concert at Incheon Munhak Stadium delivered the viral moment fans needed. J-Hope and Jungkook emerged as surprise guests, committing wholeheartedly to the chaotic choreography of Jin’s hit anthem “Super Tuna”, complete with a theatrical dive into each other’s arms. The trio then launched into a high-energy medley of “Idol”, “So What” and “My Universe”—the first time three members performed these group tracks together since their hiatus began.
The finish line embrace: Jimin and V welcome Jin home
Above Jimin and V join Jin to sing the poignant ‘Spring Day’
The emotional crescendo arrived on November 1, 2025, during Jin’s final tour night. As Jin ran a lap around the stadium during “Running Wild”, Jimin waited at the finish line with confetti. V joined for a deeply moving performances of “Love Me Again” and the eternally poignant “Spring Day”, during which V was spotted wiping tears—a rare moment of vulnerability that resonated with every fan who’d weathered the waiting period.
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The ‘Tony Montana’ live debut: Jimin joins Suga
Above Jimin and Suga performing ‘Tony Montana’ together during the ‘D-DAY’ tour in Seoul
Suga’s D-DAY tour stop in Seoul on August 5, 2023, fulfilled a seven-year fan request when Jimin joined him for “Tony Montana” from Suga’s 2016 Agust D mixtape. This aggressive rap track showcased Jimin’s versatility beyond his melodic vocals, generating social media buzz. Following their duet, Jimin performed his solo “Like Crazy”, making this collaboration a treasured one-night-only event that demonstrated the members’ commitment to honouring their shared history whilst pursuing individual artistry.
The leader’s vision: RM debuts ‘Come Back to Me’
Above Suga and RM perform ‘Strange’ at ‘D-DAY’ tour finale in Seoul
On August 6, 2023, leader RM appeared on Suga’s D-DAY tour with authority and vulnerability. After performing “Strange” with Suga, RM surprised audiences by debuting his unreleased solo track “Come Back to Me”. He addressed his buzz cut candidly, clarifying it was for summer comfort rather than imminent enlistment, though he acknowledged it would be his final performance before military service—a bittersweet admission that underscored the looming separation whilst promising eventual return.
The proof of life: Jin and Jungkook at J-Hope’s tour finale
Above Jin, J-Hope and Jungkook reuniting on stage at ‘Hope on the Stage’ Seoul finale
J-Hope’s Hope on the Stage finale in Seoul on June 13, 2025, marked a pivotal reunion moment. Jin and Jungkook joined him onstage, with Jin performing his solo “Don’t Say You Love Me”, Jungkook delivering “Seven” and more and all three coming together for their unit track “Jamais Vu”. The night also carried added weight as RM, V, Suga and Jimin were seen watching from the audience, marking the first time all seven members had appeared publicly together. It was clear proof that the BTS magic was still intact—setting the stage for the long-awaited BTS World Tour in 2026.
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