Eram Shaikh Seven years. That’s how long ARMY waited to see RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook back on a stage together, and BTS did not come back small. The BTS setlist 2026 is here, it’s massive, and it hits every single emotional note fans were hoping for.
Whether you’re heading to a show later on the tour and want to know what’s coming, or you’re an ARMY who watched every fancam from Goyang and just needs to relive it, this is your complete breakdown of the BTS ARIRANG tour setlist, song by song.
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Full BTS ARIRANG Tour Setlist — Opening Night, Goyang Stadium (April 9, 2026)
Before we get into the full list, here’s the big picture. The BTS world tour setlist runs approximately 2.5 to 3 hours and is structured into two main acts plus an encore. The opening night at Goyang Stadium was a high-concept, 360-degree in-the-round production that balanced new material with career-defining hits. The rotating stage placed fans at the center of the performance — there truly is no bad seat.
Here’s what you are in for:
Act 1: The Return
The show opens with a cinematic intro laced with elements of Hooligan before BTS explode onto the 360-degree stage. BTS opened the festivities with ARIRANG cuts “Hooligan” and “Aliens,” then dusted off “Run BTS” before performing a live debut of new song “they don’t know ‘bout us.”
The first act is essentially a statement of intent. It says: we’re back, we’re together, and we brought everything. The live debut of they don’t know ’bout us was one of the night’s first big emotional gut-punches — a song ARMY had only heard on record suddenly filling a stadium.
| # | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hooligan | ARIRANG track — opener |
| 2 | Aliens | ARIRANG track |
| 3 | Run BTS | Remix |
| 4 | they don’t know ’bout us | Live debut |
| 5 | Like Animals | Transition into FAKE LOVE |
| 6 | FAKE LOVE | Remix |
| 7 | SWIM | ARIRANG track |
| 8 | Merry Go Round | Live debut — extended outro |
Act 2: The Power Set
The show’s second act began with ARIRANG tracks “2.0” and “NORMAL,” then BTS busted out “Not Today” for the first time since 2021, and continued with “MIC Drop,” “FYA,” “Fire,” “Body to Body,” and “IDOL.”
This is the section of the BTS ARIRANG tour setlist that absolutely takes the roof off. Not Today returning after years away felt like a declaration — a song literally built around coming back stronger, performed by seven people who had just done exactly that. When RM delivered his opening lines, the stadium erupted.
The FYA into Fire transition deserves its own paragraph. The way the two songs blend — the new bleeding into the legacy — is a perfect metaphor for the whole show.
| # | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2.0 | ARIRANG track |
| 10 | NORMAL | ARIRANG track |
| 11 | Not Today | Remix — first time since 2021 |
| 12 | MIC Drop | Steve Aoki Remix |
| 13 | FYA | Transition into Fire |
| 14 | Fire | Remix with FYA snippets |
| 15 | Body to Body | ARIRANG track |
| 16 | IDOL | Remix — extended outro |
Encore: The Emotional Finale
If Act 2 was the adrenaline, the encore was the heart. The encore featured fan-favorites like “Butter,” “Dynamite,” “Mikrokosmos,” and “I Need U,” and the set concluded with live debuts of new songs “Please” and “Into the Sun.”
I Need U returning for the first time since 2021 genuinely had people crying. And then Into the Sun — the final track on the ARIRANG album — closed the whole show with fireworks and a reprise that left everyone standing in silence for just a moment before the screaming started again.
| # | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Come Over | Live debut |
| 18 | Butter | Fan favourite |
| 19 | Dynamite | Fan favourite |
| 20 | Mikrokosmos | Fan favourite |
| 21 | I Need U | First time since 2021 |
| 22 | Please | Live debut |
| 23 | Into the Sun | Live debut + reprise with fireworks |
What makes this BTS tour setlist 2026 special is how it’s structured. It isn’t just a hits parade or a new-album promo run. It’s a full narrative arc. The show builds from intense, high-energy openers into emotionally charged new material, then crashes back into the anthems ARMY has loved for years before closing on something genuinely moving. It’s designed to wreck you in the best way.
Standout Moments From the BTS Setlist 2026
Here are some key moments to expect from the BTS World Tour 2026:
The Live Debuts That Hit Different
Four songs received their live debut at Goyang — they don’t know ’bout us, Merry Go Round, Come Over, and Please. For a fanbase that had been listening to these tracks on repeat since the album dropped on March 20, finally hearing them performed live was something else entirely.
Merry Go Round, with its dreamy, Tame Impala-influenced production, translated beautifully to a stadium setting. And Come Over — kicking off the encore — felt like BTS reaching through the screen and pulling ARMY back into the room.
The Returns That Sent ARMY Spiraling
Not Today and I Need U both hadn’t been performed since 2021. Hearing them again — with all seven members together, on a proper world tour stage — hit on a completely different level. With the ARIRANG World Tour being BTS’ biggest stadium tour to date, “Not Today” lets the group make a direct declaration that they are back with a vengeance.
The Closing That Made Everyone Cry
The final section of “Into the Sun,” where all seven members sing “I’ll follow you into the sun / Into the sun, into the sun,” left the audience with a feeling of comfort as the show ended. Combined with fireworks and the reprise, it was the kind of concert ending you think about for weeks.
How the BTS Tour Setlist 2026 Balances Old and New
One of the smartest things about the BTS tour setlist 2026 is its ratio. Out of 23 songs performed, roughly 10 come from the ARIRANG album — that’s nearly the full record. But it never feels like a hard sell. The new songs are woven naturally into the setlist’s emotional journey, and the classics are placed exactly where they need maximum impact.
| Category | Songs |
|---|---|
| ARIRANG album tracks | Hooligan, Aliens, SWIM, Merry Go Round, 2.0, NORMAL, Body to Body, Come Over, Please, Into the Sun |
| Classic BTS hits | Run BTS, FAKE LOVE, Not Today, MIC Drop, Fire, IDOL, Butter, Dynamite, Mikrokosmos, I Need U |
| Fan chant moments | Run BTS, IDOL, Butter, Dynamite |
Will the Setlist Change for North America and Europe?
Almost certainly — at least a little. BTS typically adapts setlists based on crowd energy and venue size, so fans should prepare for both consistency and spontaneity. The core 23-song structure from Goyang is your best guide to what’s coming, but regional surprises, potential solo stages, and crowd-specific moments are all on the table.
What’s very likely to stay consistent: the opening trio of Hooligan, Aliens, and Run BTS, the Fire / FYA section in Act 2, and the closing Into the Sun reprise with fireworks. These feel too structurally important to the show to change.
What might vary: song order in Act 1, the specific remixes used, and which deep cuts appear between the confirmed anchors.
Wrapping Up: The BTS ARIRANG Tour Setlist Is Everything
The BTS ARIRANG tour setlist does exactly what a great comeback setlist should — it reminds you why you fell in love with them in the first place while giving you brand-new reasons to stay. Twenty-three songs, four live debuts, two returning classics, and one very emotional fireworks finale.
If you’re heading to a show later on the tour, buckle up. And if you need to know what to wear, what to bring, and how to make the most of your concert experience, check out our complete guide to attending a BTS concert — because trust us, you’ll want to be prepared.
