BTS heads to Dubai; fans hope for OT7 performance in UAE after a decade
Media reports say K-pop sensation BTS is headed to Dubai after the seven members were spotted at the airport in Korea, sparking a wave of excitement among fans who have long waited for a glimpse of all seven members in the Emirates. Last year, BTS member J-hope delighted faithful ARMY when he arrived in UAE for an Audemars Piguet event. Like any other tourist, he said he was in awe of the Burj Khalifa, and brought back the famous Dubai chocolate. Now, as the band leaves for UAE in full force, fans are left speculating of the reason behind the visit. The ever-hopeful ARMY flooded social media with anticipation, after nearly a decade of waiting for an OT7 appearance in Dubai.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.One Reddit user said: "This makes the comeback feel so much more real now," while another swooned at the band's outfits. Others guessed it was for a MV (music video), and of course, there was the ever-present lingering hope of a surprise performance.BTS, arguably the world's biggest boyband, is set to release their sixth Korean-language studio album, Arirang, on March 20, 2026. This will be their first comeback as a full group in over three years.As the group announced their world tour, fans made panic-filled grabs at the presale tickets. Read the Khaleej Times report on UAE fans' experience at accessing the world tour tickets. As the tour kicks off on April 9, BTS ARMY in the Middle East will also get to see them live, but in 2027. The exact stops and dates are yet to be revealed; in the meantime, fans have their fingers crossed, hoping that the boyband will make their way to the Emirates, a decade after their 2016 performance at KCON Abu Dhabi.BTS to kick off world tour on April 9; Middle East stop to be announcedBTS World Tour 2026: How to buy tickets, pre-sale, tour stops, all you need to know
Media reports say K-pop sensation BTS is headed to Dubai after the seven members were spotted at the airport in Korea, sparking a wave of excitement among fans who have long waited for a glimpse of all seven members in the Emirates.
Last year, BTS member J-hope delighted faithful ARMY when he arrived in UAE for an Audemars Piguet event. Like any other tourist, he said he was in awe of the Burj Khalifa, and brought back the famous Dubai chocolate.
Now, as the band leaves for UAE in full force, fans are left speculating of the reason behind the visit. The ever-hopeful ARMY flooded social media with anticipation, after nearly a decade of waiting for an OT7 appearance in Dubai.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
One Reddit user said: "This makes the comeback feel so much more real now," while another swooned at the band's outfits. Others guessed it was for a MV (music video), and of course, there was the ever-present lingering hope of a surprise performance.
BTS, arguably the world's biggest boyband, is set to release their sixth Korean-language studio album, Arirang, on March 20, 2026. This will be their first comeback as a full group in over three years.
As the group announced their world tour, fans made panic-filled grabs at the presale tickets. Read the Khaleej Times report on UAE fans' experience at accessing the world tour tickets.
As the tour kicks off on April 9, BTS ARMY in the Middle East will also get to see them live, but in 2027. The exact stops and dates are yet to be revealed; in the meantime, fans have their fingers crossed, hoping that the boyband will make their way to the Emirates, a decade after their 2016 performance at KCON Abu Dhabi.
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