BTS ARIRANG World Tour: Heartwarming Moments and Candy Sharing

BTS has kicked off their ARIRANG World Tour with heartwarming moments, including Jungkook's mother sharing candies with fans. Actress Ko So-Young recounts her delightful experience of receiving sweets from Jungkook's mom during the concert. The tour, which began in Seoul, is set to feature stops across Japan, the US, and Europe, following a successful series of concerts in Mexico City. Join us as we explore these touching interactions and the excitement surrounding BTS's latest tour.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 12, 2026, 21:38 IST

BTS Launches ARIRANG World Tour

BTS commenced their ARIRANG World Tour on April 9 at Goyang Stadium in Seoul. On the second day of the event, fans were delighted to see the parents of the band members in attendance. A particularly touching moment occurred when Jungkook's mother was seen engaging with fans, generously distributing candies and small treats. Actress Ko So-Young was among those who received the sweets. Following the concert, So-Young recounted the experience on her YouTube channel, sharing that Jungkook's mother had offered her the candies from her pocket during the show, mentioning it was a snack she enjoys, and also shared Jungkook's reaction.

Ko So-Young Shares Her Experience

Ko So-Young on Receiving Candy from Jungkook's Mother

In a recent vlog titled 'Ko So-young's wardrobe, human Chanel, revealed for the first time in 35 years since debut,' So-Young proudly mentioned the candy she received from Jungkook's mother. When asked by the production team how she met Jungkook's mom, she detailed the sweet interaction. She explained that she was seated next to Jungkook’s parents during the concert and described them as very kind individuals. Jungkook's mother had approached her, expressing a desire to give her something, and then pulled out some candy from her pocket. So-Young humorously noted, "There were 3 pieces, but Yoon-Seul (her daughter) ate one, I ate one, and only the last one was left. I absolutely can't eat it."

BTS' ARIRANG Concerts: A Historic Tour

BTS' ARIRANG Concerts

The BTS ARIRANG World Tour marks a significant milestone as the group's fifth album project, kicking off in April 2026 at Goyang Stadium in South Korea. The tour features an impressive 2.5-hour setlist and will include stops in Japan, the United States, and Europe. Recently, the group completed a sold-out three-day concert series in Mexico City at Estadio GNP Seguros, drawing in 150,000 fans inside the venue and an estimated 70,000 outside, creating a remarkable scene.

Before their performances in Mexico, BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook) had a meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace. After their 40-minute discussion, they appeared on the palace balcony to greet over 50,000 fans gathered at Zócalo plaza.