If you’re heading to Singapore next month for BTS’s Arirang world tour, there is more for ARMY (the group’s fans) to explore beyond the concerts.
National Gallery Singapore brings art and pop culture together with BTS The City Arirang Singapore, a themed series of activities accompanying Pop After Pop: Art Around Us, the largest Pop Art group exhibition in South-East Asia.
Running from Dec 11–31, alongside BTS’s four sold-out concerts in Singapore (from Dec 17–22), the gallery initiative explores connections between visual art and contemporary music, including shared themes of identity, belonging and human connection.
Guided and self-guided art trails pair selected works with songs from BTS’s latest album, Arirang, while an interactive installation invites visitors to contribute their own reflections.
Fans can also visit BTS Pop-Up: Arirang, the group’s flagship Singapore pop-up at the gallery’s Supreme Court Terrace, featuring official concert merchandise.
The Pop After Pop | BTS The City Arirang art trail pairs 14 works from the exhibition with songs from Arirang.
Featuring artists such as David Hockney and Apinan Poshyananda, it offers insights into the artworks alongside their musical counterparts.
There will be no BTS members at the gallery, but the collaboration draws on the group’s longstanding interest in art, particularly RM’s.
On Dec 18 and 19, the gallery's Singapore Courtyard takes on a different atmosphere after dark, with BTS The City Arirang Gallery Rave, featuring deejay sets, immersive lighting and projections.
Specially curated dining options and dedicated photo spots round out the experience, offering fans and art lovers another way to engage with the art institution.
Tickets for BTS The City Arirang at National Gallery Singapore go on sale starting Nov 17.
