BTS battle torrential rain to kick off $1bn world tour

BTS were battered by the elements as they kicked off their marathon world tour in Goyang Stadium, South Korea.

The band, and their fans, were drenched by heavy downpours throughout the open-air show.

"It's raining like crazy," said V, splashing through puddles on the giant, 360-degree stage. Suga likened the venue to "a water park", while Jimin said the conditions had left him "frustrated and stressed". "But that's not what's important," he told the audience. "What's important is that you're here with us."