Sad news for ARMYs who have been waiting for the next BTS concert: The cancellation of the BTS Map of the Soul world is now official, as of August 20, 2021 KST.

BigHit Music released a statement on WeVerse regarding the BTS Map of the Soul world tour, confirming that the company decided to cancel the tour after numerous delays.

“Due to changing circumstances beyond our control, it has become difficult to resume performances at the same scale and timeline as previously planned. Therefore we must announce the cancellation of the BTS MAP OF THE SOUL TOUR,” the statement reads.

BigHit Music assured fans that those who purchased tickets will get a refund.

“We regret that we must now inform you of the formal cancellation of the tour. For fans who have reserved tickets for the North American shows, you will receive an email from your original point of purchase regarding refunds,” the statement continues.

Along with BigHit Music’s formal apology is a promise that there is a new tour that is currently being planned in the future.

“Once again, please allow us to offer our sincere apology to all fans who have waited for the BTS MAP OF THE SOUL TOUR to resume. We are working to prepare a viable schedule and performance format that can meet your expectations, and we will provide updated notices as soon as possible,” the statement concludes.

The BTS Map of the World tour cancellation may be heartbreaking, however, ARMYs also understand that safety is more important during this time. The cancellation will keep both BTS and their fans safe during the pandemic era.

The BTS Map of the Soul tour was set to be the group’s fourth worldwide concert tour. It was announced in January 2020 and scheduled to kick off in April of the same year. However, BTS canceled all four of the South Korea dates amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The group chose to merely postpone the North American dates.

The BTS Map of the Soul tour consists of 21 dates starting in the US with Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. It also includes shows in Dallas, Atlanta, Orlando, and Chicago. There were also four confirmed dates in Japan as well as two mystery dates believed to be set in Asia.

While it’s sad that BTS Map of the Soul is no longer moving forward, it also opens up several interesting possibilities in the future. If a new concert tour is being planned, that means that BTS is currently preparing for another album. With that in mind, ARMYs should keep an eye out for new updates.

The members of BTS have admitted that they are working on new music. Although the next comeback has not yet been announced, a full album could be released this year. The next album is expected to be accompanied by another world tour so stay tuned.

Featured image: BTS Map of the Soul 7. Photo: BigHit Music