Six BTS members arrive at Incheon Airport after performing at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, while Jungkook remains overseas for a separate schedule.
Six members of BTS have returned to South Korea following the group’s headline appearance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin and V arrived at Incheon International Airport on Sunday, September 20, where they were greeted by fans and reporters following their appearance at the major US music event.
The BTS members were seen travelling through the airport in casual attire, waving to fans and acknowledging reporters and airport staff.
BTS members greet fans at Incheon Airport
Footage from the airport showed the six singers interacting with people waiting for their arrival and exchanging holiday greetings as South Korea prepares to celebrate Chuseok, also known as Hangawi.
The annual holiday is one of South Korea’s major traditional celebrations, with families typically gathering during the festive period.
The members also encouraged fans to enjoy the holiday break, eat well and take time to relax.
Jungkook remains overseas
Jungkook was notably absent from the group’s homecoming.
According to the supplied report, the singer remained overseas because of an individual schedule and is expected to return to South Korea separately at a later date.
His absence meant that six of the seven BTS members were seen arriving together at Incheon Airport.
BTS perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival
The group’s return comes shortly after BTS took the stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.
The appearance marked BTS’s live debut at the festival after the group had previously participated remotely.
The performance represented another major international appearance for the K-pop group as its members continue their activities following their return to the global music scene.
BTS prepare for Latin American tour dates
BTS’s return to South Korea comes as the group prepares for the next stage of its ARIRANG World Tour.
The band is scheduled to begin the Latin American leg of the tour in October, with announced stops including Bogotá, Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires and São Paulo.
The upcoming concerts are expected to bring BTS to major venues across the region as the group continues its international touring schedule.
With six members back in South Korea and Jungkook completing his separate overseas commitments, attention is now turning towards BTS’s next activities and the group’s upcoming international tour dates.