All tickets for the concerts were sold in advance, reflecting the group’s enormous popularity across the region, according to a report by The Korea Herald.

The tour concluded with three performances at Morumbi Stadium in São Paulo, Brazil, on 28, 30 and 31 October. BTS had begun its South American journey in Bogotá, Colombia, on 2 October, before travelling to Lima in Peru, Santiago in Chile and Buenos Aires in Argentina, eventually reaching Brazil.

The setlist featured songs from the group’s fifth album, ‘Arirang’, alongside several of its best-known hits, including ‘Fake Love’, ‘Not Today’, ‘Mic Drop’, ‘Fire’, ‘Idol’, ‘Butter’ and ‘Dynamite’. The performances brought together material from different stages of the group’s career, giving fans an opportunity to experience both its latest releases and familiar favourites.

The members also incorporated local elements into their stage appearances. During their Brazilian performances, they wore the country’s football shirts. Jin and RM were also seen wearing traditional feathered headdresses associated with Indigenous communities in Brazil.

At the final concert in São Paulo, J-Hope expressed gratitude to the South American audience for the warmth and enthusiasm they had shown throughout the tour. He said the region had been one of the group’s most eagerly anticipated destinations because opportunities to meet fans there had been relatively rare.

The members had been excited about performing in South America and had arrived with high expectations, he said. However, the affection and support they received from the audience exceeded everything they had anticipated.

BTS has also expressed its desire to return to the region. During a live broadcast on Weverse on Saturday, Jimin thanked fans for waiting for the group and described the tour as an unforgettable experience.

He said the members had been delighted throughout the journey and were still amazed that so many people on the other side of the world showed them such overwhelming affection. The memories would remain with them as they prepared for their next activities, he added, expressing hope that they would return to South America.

The tour marked several important milestones for BTS. The concerts in Colombia and Argentina were the group’s first full-scale performances in those countries. It also visited Peru for the first time since its debut. In addition, the Brazilian concerts marked its return to the country after seven years, while the group had not performed in Chile for nine years.

The arrival of BTS prompted celebrations beyond the concert venues. In recognition of the group’s cultural influence, Bogotá and Buenos Aires designated its members as honorary guests. In Santiago, a street was temporarily renamed ‘Avenida BTS’, while several prominent landmarks across the city were illuminated in purple, the colour closely associated with the group and its fans.

The concerts also generated significant activity for local tourism and transport businesses. A survey conducted in La Plata, a city near Buenos Aires, found that 96 per cent of concertgoers had travelled from outside the city. More than 130,000 visitors were visiting La Plata for the first time, while over 48,000 stayed for at least one night.

Excluding the cost of concert tickets, visitors spent an estimated 53 billion Argentine pesos — equivalent to approximately US$34.5 million — on accommodation, food, transport and entertainment. The figures highlight how large-scale music events can bring substantial spending to host cities, benefiting businesses beyond the entertainment sector.

Demand for travel services also rose sharply during the tour. Flight bookings to Bogotá increased by 46.6 per cent compared with the same period last year. In Lima, demand for ride-hailing services on the day of the first concert climbed to 15 times the normal level. Following the performance, it surged to 48 times the usual demand.

Santiago also experienced a notable rise in interest from travellers, with searches for accommodation increasing by around 200 per cent compared with the previous year.

With the South American leg completed, BTS is now preparing for the next stages of its world tour across Asia and Australia. The next leg is scheduled to begin on 19 November in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The group will then perform in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jakarta, with the Asian schedule running until 29 December.

The tour is expected to continue in Australia in February next year, with performances planned in Melbourne and Sydney. The upcoming dates will extend the reach of the ‘Arirang’ tour to more audiences across the region, following the remarkable response to the group’s South American concerts.