The boyband that put K-pop on the map returned to London for two sold-out gigs this week, causing a frenzy among fans outside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The septet, comprised of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, had not performed in London in seven years, and their return was part of a massive 88-date world tour for their album Arirang.
The album sold an impressive 3.98 million copies on its first day of release, and it was clear that the fans were excited to see the band perform live.
As the band took to the stage, a sea of BTS-branded glowsticks waved in the air, and the screams of the fans were deafening.
The concert was a two-and-a-half-hour extravaganza, featuring a 360-degree stage that allowed fans to get close to the performers.
The set list was largely composed of tracks from Arirang, which were phenomenal when played live with the added energy of the band's performance.
The septet was less reliant on their signature synchronized choreography, opting instead for a 50-strong dance horde, lasers, fireworks, and pyrotechnics.
The use of pyrotechnics was particularly impressive, with flames erupting on stage and creating a blazing backdrop for the performance.
However, the band's performance of their more upbeat tracks, such as Butter and Dynamite, seemed less engaging compared to their hip-hop focused new material.
The concert was filled with homages to the band's Korean identity, as well as interludes where each member spoke to the fans, sometimes via translator.
The phenomenon of the ARMY, the band's fan base, was on full display, with fans screaming and singing along to every track.
BTS's gentler closing performance, which featured a seated row on the rotating central stage, was a fitting end to the night.
Despite the late hour, the band urged fans to stay to the very end, and to their credit, very few didn't.
The concert was a true celebration of the band's music and their connection with their fans, and it was clear that the ARMY would be back for more.
