[talk] With BTS departing for Atlanta, USA today, their North American tour schedule has finally begun in earnest.

The news that the 'BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG,' which started in Goyang, spans a total of 85 performances across 34 cities is even more meaningful as it sets a record for the most single tours by a Korean singer.

Hearing news of another overseas schedule right after the Goyang concert makes me realize again that they are truly world stars. Just looking at the photos of them departing from the airport, my first thought was that I hope the members take good care of their health.

I was truly left speechless when I saw the scale of this tour. 85 performances in 34 cities—just looking at the numbers, I could feel how immense BTS's global influence is.

The fact that the tour title is Arirang makes it feel even more meaningful. I feel especially proud to be meeting fans all over the world with a Korean name.

They were a huge sensation right from the start in Goyang, and now that they are heading to North America, I’m looking forward to seeing what new records they will set. I’m already so excited because it feels like they will break records with every single stage.