BTS Draws 130,000 Fans Across Two Sold-Out London Stadium Concerts

BTS has once again made history in the United Kingdom after drawing around 130,000 fans across two sold-out concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

The performances, held on July 6 and 7 as part of the BTS World Tour 'ARIRANG' in London, set a new record for the highest single-day attendance at the stadium since it opened in 2019, according to concert organizer Live Nation.

The achievement comes seven years after BTS became the first Korean artist to headline a solo concert at London's Wembley Stadium in 2019. Their return to the city highlighted the group's lasting popularity, with tickets selling out quickly and thousands of fans filling the venue over both nights.

During the concerts, BTS performed songs from their fifth full-length album, Arirang, including "Hooligan," "Body to Body," "NORMAL," and the title track "SWIM." The setlist also featured fan favorites such as "IDOL" and "FIRE," combining new music with some of the group's biggest global hits, AllKpop reported.

Speaking to the audience, the members reflected on their emotional return to London.

"We've once again felt the emotion from Wembley Stadium seven years ago. Thanks to your passion, we had a truly enjoyable time today," they said. They added that the concerts brought back many memories and reminded them how warmly London has always welcomed them.

BTS Earns Rave Reviews After Record London Concerts

The sold-out shows also received strong praise from the British media. Rolling Stone UK described the concert as a performance worthy of "the biggest band in the world" and awarded it five stars.

The Guardian also gave the highest rating, calling the production an exciting spectacle while praising the group's powerful stage presence. The Times awarded four stars, describing BTS' music as "both intensity and addictiveness" while highlighting the scale of the production and the crowd's energetic response.

Meanwhile, NME noted the Korean cultural identity woven into the performance, drawing attention to the group's unique artistic style.

According to The Chosun, BTS also received a warm welcome from Tottenham Hotspur, which referred to the group as "Pop Royalty." The club's official Korean-language account shared a video featuring "SWIM" playing throughout the stadium, celebrating the band's return to London.

Following the record-breaking concerts, BTS will continue the European leg of their world tour with performances at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on July 11 and 12.