Some fan-sign moments become the stuff of concert legend, and this one from BTS‘ ARIRANG World Tour is already there. On September 2, 2026, during the second of four sold-out nights at SoFi Stadium, Suga spotted a fan holding up a sign requesting “Love Maze” — a track so rarely performed live that its selection alone was enough to send fans into a frenzy.
The moment unfolded during the tour’s beloved surprise-song segment, where members shout “DJ, spin that sh*t” and two unplanned tracks get pulled from the group’s catalog for the crowd. That night, the DJ landed on “Love Maze” from 2018’s Love Yourself: Tear, alongside “Baepsae.” Suga read the fan’s sign aloud, confirmed the title, and then turned his attention directly to her — calling her a “lucky girl” in front of the entire stadium.
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What Happened at ARIRANG LA Day 2
| Moment | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & Venue | September 2, 2026, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Surprise Songs Played | “Love Maze” and “Baepsae” |
| Rarity Factor | “Love Maze” has only been performed a handful of times in BTS’ entire career |
| Suga’s Reaction | Read the fan’s sign aloud, confirmed the song, called her a “lucky girl” |
| Other Highlights | Jimin sang part of “Set Me Free Pt. 2” for another fan’s request |
| Tour Context | Part of BTS Week in LA (September 1–8), marking the group’s first return to the city in five years |
Why This Moment Hit So Hard for ARMY
BTS’ surprise-song segment has always been a fan-favorite unpredictable part of their shows, but the rarity of “Love Maze” made this pull especially significant — it’s a track fans rarely get to hear live, making the fan’s sign-and-request payoff feel like genuine luck rather than a scripted moment. Social media lit up almost instantly, with fans openly expressing envy over both the song choice and Suga’s direct acknowledgment.
The broader context adds even more weight: this marks BTS’ first full return to Los Angeles as a group in five years, following their individual military service commitments. With three more sold-out nights on the schedule, moments like this are quickly becoming defining highlights of the tour’s North American leg.
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FAQs
Q1: What songs did BTS play as surprise songs at ARIRANG LA Day 2?
BTS performed “Love Maze” and “Baepsae” as the two surprise songs during the September 2, 2026 show at SoFi Stadium.
Q2: Why was Suga’s “Love Maze” moment special?
“Love Maze” has only been performed live a handful of times in BTS’ career, making the fan’s request and Suga granting it a rare, highly memorable moment.
