BTS World Tour Kicks Off in Goyang

0:00It's April 9th. Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI and packed with headlines. BTS is back in a big way after 3 years off, launching an 85-date world tour that starts tonight in Goyang, South Korea. These K-pop legends debuted back in 2013, snagged 5 Grammy nominations, topped charts faster than any group since The Beatles, and, hold 26 Guinness World Records for stuff like Top Viewed YouTube videos. Most of the members kicked things off as teens, but now they're all 30 or older except Jungkook at 28. They stepped away at their peak for mandatory military service in solo work, keeping fans hooked the whole time. The Army, that's what BTS fans call themselves, shows insane dedication. One fan from Hawaii got to the venue at 6.30 this morning for merch that sells out quick, 50 people were already in line before stores opened, at 9. They even rented a traditional Hanbok dress and grabbed free goodie bags at a fan booth.

1:02The city of Goyang is lit up in the group's signature purple, rain, or shine, with sold-out shows ahead. High Bay, their agency, is throwing fan parties all week packed with BTS games and non-stop tracks. Expect massive energy from tonight's opener, as they head from South Korea through Singapore, the Americas, and Europe. World domination resumes right.