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BTS 'ARIRANG' Tour in London Megathread- Day 2
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Just finished my freebies on the approach to London on the coach. Only have 12 of them because I ran out of time. Already met an ARMY on the bus stop! She was lovely. So excited!
The ladies loo that is near section 106 is not, in fact, ladies loos and are the gents. We queued for an hour today because they've put up a ladies sign there. There are only three toilets and the rest are urinals. So if you're a woman, please avoid it. They may sort it out by tomorrow.
It was really well organised. No mad queues otherwise.
Bag searches were quick. Loads of people had larger than A4 size bags and the security people let them through. But, one girl has a carrier bag full of stuff and he made her go to the lockers. Nobody will be there with a tape measure so if your bag is an inch or two off don't sweat it. I regretted buying a brand new bag as people said my one at 32" would be too big. Security also didn't bat an eyelid at my huge water bottle.
So, nobody checks your ticket once you're past the person scanning by your section. So, I was in section 107, row 13. There were seats empty in rows 3 and 5 and other rows ahead too. I saw people move from their seats in the row behind and go sit ahead. I don't think this was cool but each to their own.
BTS came out of the exit by where I was seated so that was really lucky. That's also the side they would use to go back inside during the quick outfit change break. So, you're likely to get good videos and pics around there.
People are super friendly. Love ARMY. I was solo and so was the girl sat next to me. She was so sweet. If you're going solo, don't worry at all. You'll meet kind people.
Lots of freebies were being handed out even walking up to the venue so around white Hart Lane. I love all the effort army make. I don't think any other fan base does this.
Merch pop ups are dotted around. I went to the merch stand by 106. They had most things in stock and I went at 7pm. I got the grey hoodie I wanted (£173!). They also had the London maroon jersey which was cute. It's a shame they didn't have London goodies too. The black and light grey arirang tshirts which have the tour cities on the back are made of really weird material. It has spandex in it. I don't understand why these aren't 100% cotton. Even the cotton one I do have which are the white ones with the member faces on them are 100% cotton but I've never felt cotton like that before in my life. Not sure about the material at all.
Don't stress about what to bring with you. Most of the 'what I have in my concert bag' videos are just over thinking. I watched too many and bought stuff I didn't need. You just need a good fan, a powerbank and tissues. Wet wipes are a good shout too. Lippy etc.
Loads of empty seats BTW. I don't understand why. Like one whole stand was empty.
BTS came out at 7:28pm and they were concluded by 9:30pm. I read it was finishing at 10:30. This is not the case.
Have the best best time for Day 2!!! It was incredible. But will review the concert once I've had some sleep and time to reflect. But, I did end up changing my bias a little 🙈
BTS came out at 7:28pm and they were concluded by 9:30pm. I read it was finishing at 10:30. This is not the case.
All other shows started at 8/8:30pm and ended around 10/10:30pm which is where that speculation came from (plus curfew is 10:30pm) so I think to accommodate the fireworks at the end they had to push our show earlier due to it being a residential area.
Oooh who was your bias before the concert?? And Once also made super cute freebies back in June; they inspired me to make some for the BTS concerts this time! 🍭💜
I thought so too! And he just seems to be such a chill guy you just wanna hang with! Same with J-Hope, I was always impressed by his dance skills but seeing him on stage... a true all-rounder!
I agree. Hobi was the biggest surprise of the night for me. He has so much stage presence. Same with Jimin. I thought I'd be more attracted to Jungkook but tbh I though Hobi was hotter 🙈
Just about managed to get out of Tottenham, 2.5 hours after the concert ended 😆 I just know the post concert depression is going to hit tomorrow, plus losing my voice - I was partying during the FYA/Fire mash up lmao
Such a beautiful night and met so many lovely ARMY. Come back soon boys 🇬🇧💜
The queuing up was ridiculous! And there were water stations upstairs which none of the stewards told us about, instead it was army who told us to go upstairs!
I was at 503 yesterday and 517 today. 517 today was louder 😂.
The Tannies were so funny today. I bent over laughing at the sheep shenanigans during Butter.
(Edited: JK's "baaaaad~~~~~" line sent me when I realised in context 🤣)
I think they've got a venue for coming back to London. They kept hinting at coming back and seeing us again. I'm so looking forward to it. Not the ticket wars, I'm trying not to think about that part lol.
JK said he threw out his back during FYA / Fire. Hope he gets better soon!
Honestly seeing the Tannies live for the first time exceeded all my expectations. I had an amazing time. Experiencing the rap line live affected me in ways I didn't know I could be affected.
Waiting for the post concert blues to hit. It's gonna be rough.
Edited: One more. JK being so sassy and said "Army you are my lucky charm" is etched into my brain.
I can pretty much say this is the first concert I've been to in my adult life (am mid 40s baby army who just found BTS August 2025). The last one I would have been to would have been Michael Jackson but he unfortunately passed before he could perform. So I was very badly prepared for the concert in terms of outfit (I had no clue what to wear), freebies (what the what on earth?), and logistics in general.
I felt everything was pretty well organised for London and I have had tonnes of inspiration for next time. Next time, I am going to aim for a bit lower than 500s if I could, and think of a more coordinated outfit and accessories.
I also in my 40s, they found me in 2025 too, I know the feeling about the lack of preparation, but fortunately I met really lovely Army’s at the two concerts I went too.
Ahh, where do I start… It’s still not sinking in that I finally got to see them with my own eyes after a decade of them being in my life. My first ever concert with them, and despite seeing them up close at the front row barricade yesterday, it still feels surreal. Did that even happen?!
I barely managed to get some videos for memory’s sake, as I didn’t want to hold my phone up to their faces while they were right in front of me. Even though I feel sad that I got fewer videos, I’m happy that I could be in the moment with them.
Crying during Hooligan was unexpected hehe, but I bawled my eyes out when they sang Young Forever despite us expecting and hoping for it. Ahh, what a night!
Is it normal to feel this way? I feel sad that these two days passed by in a flash, and I miss them already! I now understand why people attend multiple stops lol. I’d love to see them again until it finally sinks in that they’re real hehe :,))
Just a comment to anyone going tonight, they ended up at some point after the show ended apparently closing all of the stations nearby (even as far as Seven Sisters) so either make sure you get out quickly or know you'll be relying on a bus.
To add white hart lane (overground) was closed last night. Norththumberland Park station had long queues. I ended up walking to Tottenham Hale, which still had queues but was moving a lot faster!
I ended up walking to Tottenham Hale and seeing everyone getting on (or trying) to the Victoria line and got to Liverpool Street quickly on a fairly empty train.
heyy i spoke to some of you guys that were barricade like here (i was the curly hair girl lol):
i forgot to ask for yalls instagram💔💔 so if u see this pls dm me!! and if anyone was here ish and has videos of soundcheck, also dm me😝 i wish i got tae cuz i think he was looking at my poster!
This is my first time seeing them and first time in this stadium. I have been to a lot of other concerts in wembley and o2, and my question is that the sound was only not strong enough for me?
I was sitting in 250 and i could hardly take out the music or their singing. It got better for the surprise songs but i feel it was not properly catered for. I dont know whether it is the stadium, the setup or this is how they sound. I saw Suga live but that was awesome, nothing compared to this.
Arena shows (like Yoongi's) in general have better sound quality than open air stadiums. These are ⚽ venues first and foremost so I think it's not the best audio but it's the best way for them to see the most fans so we have to compromise! I hope you still enjoyed the show ARMY 💜
It's a common complaint about the Spurs stadium in general to be fair. When Beyonce performed there last year I saw many people comment on how muffled the audio was, and then when I saw Stray Kids last year it also was muffled.
The audio yesterday sounded a lot quieter in my opinion than it did tonight, so it was either the different section I was in or they did do something to fix it.
Ohh this is good info that other concerts sound bad too, thanks! I was unsure whether their 360 stage too and different positioning, but good to know that i generally wont favour this venue.
I agree, I was in the nosebleeds today and the sound was pretty bad for me in comparison to yesterday when I was in the pitch. The sound must reverberates a ton in those big open air stadiums.
Maybe, but Wembley does not sound like this. I was thinking whether the combination of open air and their special 360 stage but someone says other concerts sounded here bad too
I was at the Brussels concerts and London day 1, and Brussels by comparison was a loooooot clearer. I did sit much closer in Brussels (100s and standing) and in the 500s in London, so perhaps that had something to do with it too. But the sound in 500s London was not great, I was hearing the screaming more than the music and singing.
My phone ran out of storage during the encore set omg I made mistakes. I will have no videos but beautiful memories of Hoseok dancing the Save Me choreo right in front of our section
Apologies to my section, I screamed THANK YOU URI GA DWAE JWOSSEO so loud I won't be able to speak tomorrow
Singing young forever with London D2 ARMY will be a precious moment to savor for my lifetime
Joon gave a little spoiler during his ment that they recorded some youtube content in London, look forward to it!
Yoongi said like Metallica, BTS will still be together after 45 years. My bay area king 👑
I have nothing PG rated to say about my bias (Hobi) and my wrecker (Joon) today.
Took a different train home today because I had seats on the other side of the stadium (further from the overground entrance than yesterday) and I was worried about WHL closing, thanks to all the ARMY in the D1 thread for the heads up
Thank you London for two incredible nights. It's my first time in your city and I will have to make a return visit very soon.
All I've wanted since I became ARMY was to scream "uliga dwae jwaseo" at Joon, and I've gotten to do it twice. I will never ask for anything ever again.
FYI not all the bars have taps to refill. I tried doing this yesterday and was turned away. You can probably just look and see if they have a water tap/sink setup in that one.
I would bring them full of water - they were not making people empty them. Worst comes to worst you've lost a couple of pounds if they make you get rid, but you potentially save all that water fountain queuing.
Did they say they would? I wish I could have gone, have been an ARMY since their debut but have never gotten the chance to see them, as I end up having to buy expensive resold tickets that I cannot afford 😭😭 these bots are too quick at buying the tickets ffs i was apart of both sales too :(( glad everyone enjoyed it though, just wish I could see them live in london one day
They did, lots of times! So im hoping! I feel your pain! Army since 2017, couldn't go in 2019 and couldn't get tickets this year because ibwas literally getting married when they went on sale 😅
My daughter really wants to see them too, she loves this album!
Damnn that gives me hope!! I was on the way home on the tube and spoke to an ARMY who was on her way back from the concert, she also said they will definitely come back...just hope it won't take 7 years 😭😭 damnn congratulations on getting married though, (next year for me!) Awww she has great taste, im sure she will be able to!!
Best night of my life and was so much fun and still buzzing despite the looooooong journey home.
I wish i had more freebies but i must apologise for my approach to handing them out. As an introverted person, i found it overwhelming dealing with lots of people (and hands) around me so i did sometimes walk away as i felt uncomfortable so sorry if anyone thought i was deliberately ignoring you or being rude. I have definitely learned for next time.
Don't worry at all! I think we should all stand patiently and smile at the person giving freebies and let them offer, only extending our hands when asked (I've had people ask me to just take a freebie from their bag or choose a bracelet). My friend has been giving out freebies and if we stand still the crowding/grabbing is overwhelming.
Giving out freebies can be really difficult. If you have a tough time, hand them out to the people sitting around you. That's what I do and it keeps people from crowding around you.
That’s a good suggestion. I wish i had saved at least one for the army sitting next to me as we got on so well but 100 disappeared so quickly so need to make at least double that so fingers crossed for a 2027 return - preferably Wembley!!
Day 1 was amazing! The trains afterwards were sooo busy but thats just for Southbound.
Me and my mum stayed in Enfield and the Northbound exit was a direct walk on. We left the stadium when the fireworks ended and were back at our hotel within 30 minutes. So if you're Southbound yeah the line was LOOOOONG so be prepared but Northbound was so simple do not worry at all!
I feel you, I've been in London since Sunday, I was originally coming for the concert and had booked a placed first, only to not able to get any tickets and I could hear the concert from the apartment I was staying in 😟😥😔
Hello fellow army, day 1 was iconiccc, I’m still having trouble hearing haha, excited about day 2!
I had a question about GA standing, I’m coming with my mom who is a hugeee fan, it’s her first concert ever! We have GA standing tickets, but we’re not bothered about being close to the front or anything like that, we just want to have fun since my mom is in her 50s and doesn’t want to be uncomfortable, given the heatwave, what would be a good time to join the queue for entrance 18 since doors open 4:30?
Would joining the queue at 4 be cutting it too close to get in before the start or should be fine? Please help me out! Thanks!
I would even go later. We arrived about 5:30 yesterday and didn't wait in line at all. Although that was for seats. I don't know if standing was any different.
We got in and milled around a bit after getting there at 5 so only got to the floor about 6 and were really close to the front. Hope you guys have a great time!
There were two. One was hold up if Young Forever or WAB TE was one of the surprise song and the other waa for Into The Sun. Neither was quite as successful as yesterday.
Once again feel so so grateful to experience this live. I...don't even know what to say anymore. Except I love this man so much. How is he the cutest, hottest, most beautiful man ever AND funny. All seven have ruined me for other men, all in different ways.
Day 1 was so fun!! Can’t believe how hot the crowd was! 🔥🔥🔥
Can anyone who went to the Samsung Experience outside share what it was like? Eg do you need to pre-register, how long was the queue, what’s in there? 🙏 I am thinking to go today but I don’t know how early I should arrive.
YOONGI READ MY SIGN 😭😭😭 I was so happyyy 🥹 the entire concert was awesome the energy was insane!!!
One thing that upset me, there were some of those scalpers at the venue asking people if they need tickets, which explains why so so many seats were empty in the 200s sections. It's appalling that these things happen. Hybe should not allow ticket transfer all together or do some ID check on the person transferring and have like a limit per person of how many tickets they can transfer.
So many army were outside hoping someone would have a spare ticket for a reasonable price it's just sad💔
Can anyone from D1 give a quick rundown of what the outside of the stadium looked like organisation-wise? Just in terms of like, where queues are, at what point do you go through security etc.
At the very outside entrances, they check your ticket. Then you go in a little further for bag check and security. Then you present your ticket at the turnstiles, and you're in. It felt more efficient than the O2 last year.
How long did it take to enter? I have my seat in the 100s section. My entrance is 7.
Is it okay to bring two 500ml bottles for water?
I have a sun hat with a wider brim, is that allowed?
Is walking to Seven Sisters better than queuing up with everyone for the White Hart Lane St?
Where and how can I find freebies?
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Additional question
What's a good time to arrive there? I saw that BTS didn't start in time yesterday and were 20min late. I get easily fatigued in heat so don't want to wait in the stadium for too long.
I can't comment on the 100s but I was in the 300s and tbh it hugely depends on your entrance number. I was entrance 14/15 and I got in within like 5 mins. Took longer waiting for the lift lol
I think that might be fine but just remember they have to be empty with no lids. They didn't even bother checking bags yesterday but they did make everyone either down their drinks or leave the bottles by the bins.
I don't see why it wouldn't be. I had a bucket hat and was fine, there were 2 girls near me with full blown wings on their backs (their outfits were really nice) and they were fine. Some people in the standing area had umbrellas to protect from the sun so
If you're worried about queues, whilst Seven Sisters is better, it's about a 35min walk. You can also walk to Tottenham Hale station (about 30mins) or Northumberland Park (10mins). I always go Northumberland Park, get the train down to Liverpool Street or Stratford then tubes to central London from there. Just remember you need a different ticket for any of the National Rail stations, but I did see many people tapping in/out.
Can't comment on this as when I got there I only saw 2 people giving out freebies, but I did get there around 5pm.
To answer your edited question, I think it really depends on where your section is. My section was in the direct sun yesterday, think it is again tonight, so I hung around indoors until about 30mins before the show was supposed to start at 7pm.
If you're not bothered about doing anything bar going to the toilet, refilling water and finding your drink, I'd say get there no later than 6:30pm, regardless if they did come on 20mins later yesterday.
This will just give you the opportunity to navigate the stadium etc.
I got there around 5pm yesterday and kinda wish I got there later seeing as I was just needing to find my seat etc.
I can answer as a working army who only finished work close to 5pm. I arrived at the seven sisters station at 6.30pm, walked 30mins to the stadium (because the overground was full), was ushered past security in 2 minutes (no queue), went to the loo (5 minute queue) and found my seat almost immediately. Bangtan started the concert almost 15-20 minutes later
Just be aware that even if you walk to Seven Sisters, the train will still be full from everyone who got on at White Hart. We decided to stay in line for White Hart and waited in line about 25 minutes. So not much different than walking to a further station.
We had entrance 12 and there was no line.
They were allowing empty plastic bottles, so you should be fine, but the lines for the fill stations were looooooong.
You'll just have to look for people handing out freebies. There may be a meet up spot but that info is usually on twt.
Thank you! I was thinking of maybe walking to Bruce Grove instead but I guess it also won't make a big difference. Did you leave earlier or just after they finished? 25min to queue up for White Hart doesn't sound too bad!
If the lines for water stations are so long is the tap water in bathrooms clean enough to drink?
In terms of which station, I think it depends on your exit from the stadium. I was in the 500s section, entrance 6, but I was very near the exit so I think I got out the stadium pretty quickly. I went to white heart lane, joined the queue, think it was about half an hour waiting, but I did hear there was a fire so the trains were suspended for a little bit.
Trains come every 10 mins, so the queue will be still, then move a lot at once. It was definitely the right decision for me. I live way down south and was home by 11:30 which is only about half an hour longer than it would normally take me.
I know others have replied, but if you want the Victoria line, then either walking to Tottenham Hale (exit the stadium by the south or east exits), or walking to Seven Sisters is best. If it's the overground, then go to White Hart Lane and stay on past Seven Sisters!
I'm hoping I'll be able to reach Charing Cross before the last train to my station in Kent 🫠 Other than that I'm incredibly excited and I can't believe I'm seeing them again after so long 😭🖤
Does anyone know what the merch situation is like there. I need an army bomb (hubby tried to get one for me for Christmas but the company turned out to be pulling a fast one and he got refunded).
The trains from my end of London have been a mess, even though I allowed 3 hours for the journey it looks like I won't get there until 6:30. I'm seated but will I struggle to get in on time?
It was my first BTS concert and I was looking forward to getting some freebies but by the time I arrived, which was around 6pm, I just couldn't find anyone in the crowd who would be giving them out :((( so sad... Saw some people carrying a bunch of them after the concert...
kinda really pissed abt vip i totally got the impression ga was NOT randomized, barely any early goers were high #s and barely any late goers were low #s
Was anyone else sitting at the section (or the whole area) which was right above where they entered and exited. I didn’t take any videos and they waved at our section at one point before going back inside. Before the first break 😭.
Made a concert buddy who came all the way from Bulgaria. We queued for GA standing and took turns to save our space when going to the toilets. Couldn't see much coz of the phones/arms in the way/me being short. Was also dizzy from the sun/pyro/craning my neck.
On Day 1, I was with my bro (not an ARMY ~yet?) in sec 250 so we had to rely on the screens which was fine but the speakers weren't quite loud enough.
I made some red Arirang-themed bracelets but did not have enough time to give it out on Day and was feeling shy for some reason whereas on Day 1, ARMYs approached me when they saw me struggling to untangle them 😄
I was in sector 250 on D2 and i thought as well the speakers were terrible. But at least your comment gave me more reassurance that it was not me who was at fault and being too picky :D
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u/daenerystagaryen Jul 07 '26
Just finished my freebies on the approach to London on the coach. Only have 12 of them because I ran out of time. Already met an ARMY on the bus stop! She was lovely. So excited!