Saturday night was filled with firsts for BTS fans. The sold-out show at Raymond James Stadium marked the first stop on the K-pop group’s long-awaited North American tour of their new album, “Arirang.” It was the group’s first appearance in Tampa. And it was their first U.S. concert after a 4-year hiatus that began in 2022.

Ahead of BTS’ first Bay Area concert in 8 years, here are the K-Pop-themed parties, events, stores and restaurants to visit – whether you’re a local or BTS ARMY visiting us from afar.

The event emphasised the thriving K-pop scene in India and the search for new trainees to form a pop girl group in line with the company's global vision.

From Funko Pops to trading exclusive photo cards and even dance breaks, K-pop fans are listening and building an impressive collection.

K-pop fever is coming as FreakCon launches its first-ever K-Pop Fest in Torremolinos this May. Prepare for neon, slick dance routines and catchy tunes as tribute performances inspired by global sensations Blackpink,

Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, returned to the United States with their Arirang World Tour. See the best photos from night one, which kicked off in Florida.

This weekend and Tuesday evening, tens of thousands of fans will travel to Stanford University to see the K-pop band BTS perform for three days of sold-out shows. The concerts are expected to bring a euphoric wave of fans,