BTS Upcoming Sold-Out Concerts Embroiled In Major Controversy

BTS‘s upcoming sold-out concerts have been embroiled in major controversy months before the shows are meant to take place.

BTS are in the midst of their ARIRANG tour and in April, are set to perform in Latin America, including three planned shows at the Estadio Nacional in Chile.

Yet, despite selling out, the concert has come under controversy after it was announced that the institute hadn’t authorized or finalized the use of the stadium for the concert. They cited various reasons, including the technicalities surrounding the 360-degree stage and possible damage to the pitch.

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The concert of the year in limbo: National Sports Institute doesn’t authorize the National Stadium for the #BTS show

— Negotiations have been ongoing for weeks between the Ministry of Sport, specifically the National Sports Institute (IND), and the production… pic.twitter.com/RtztV0qVAH

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It sparked major shock and anger among fans, especially as the tickets had been on sale and sold out for some time. There was anger towards the organization, but also HYBE for opening the sales despite not having proper confirmation.

The Chile situation is so ridiculous to me because for the tickets to have been sold, it would mean that they were given the ho ahead but now they’re realizing that their grass is special? Do they not know the impact BTS’ have when they tour?

— kemi⊙⊝⊜ Arirang (@lirrceex) July 2, 2026

Im so confused Chile concert might be canceled?? Closest one to jms bday?😭 how do u open the sales for the show if the venue isnt 100% confirmed, like thats just insanity??

— j.m 𓇢𓆸 (@dalisayjmn_) July 2, 2026

Is this a joke ?????? pic.twitter.com/RbohfJnxgr

— K⁷ | 13TS (@tksovers) July 2, 2026

They just decided?? Then why tf were the tickets on sale if the paperwork wasn’t even done?? This useless company is never beating the allegations I swear

— cocojm⁷ (@cocojm_0t7) July 2, 2026

The Chile govt is basically telling big touring artists that they shouldn’t tour in their country

— ● ᴥ ● (@yor_eyes_tell) July 2, 2026