The announcement of Stray Kids × BTS: Rise of the New Kings has sent shockwaves through the global music scene, uniting two generations of K-pop power into one historic world tour. This is more than a collaboration—it’s a coronation. Stray Kids’ raw, rebellious energy collides with BTS’s timeless storytelling and stadium-sized emotion, creating a vision of a tour that feels like a cultural reset. Fans aren’t just preparing for concerts; they’re preparing for a movement that promises to redefine what a world tour can be.
What makes this tour legendary even before the first note is played is the scale of its ambition. The production is rumored to blend cinematic storytelling, live band intensity, and futuristic stage design, turning every venue into a living kingdom. From explosive opening anthems to emotional cross-group performances, the setlist is expected to weave both groups’ identities into one seamless narrative of power, growth, and unity. It’s a celebration of where K-pop has been—and where it’s boldly headed.
Cities across the world have already been revealed, painting a truly global map of domination. The tour will storm through Seoul, Tokyo, Bangkok, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, London, Paris, Berlin, São Paulo, Mexico City, Sydney, Melbourne, Manila, Jakarta, Dubai, and Cape Town. Each stop is designed as a “royal chapter,” with unique visuals and moments exclusive to that city, ensuring that every crowd becomes part of the legend in their own way.
Dates stretch across the entire year, allowing the tour to feel like a saga unfolding in real time. The opening shows begin in Asia before sweeping through North America in spring, Europe in summer, and South America, the Middle East, and Africa toward the year’s end. With stadiums and domes already rumored to be reserved, Rise of the New Kings is shaping up to be one of the largest and most ambitious tours in modern pop history, a symbol of unity across borders and fandoms.
Full schedules and ticket details will be officially released on January 12, 2026, marking the day the world finally sees the complete map of this royal conquest. For fans, that date isn’t just a reveal—it’s the beginning of a new era, where Stray Kids and BTS don’t just perform for the world, they rule it.
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