South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi played drums. This was a surprise event. It showed K-pop is important. The leaders played K-pop songs. This happened when BTS announced a new tour. The tour will be in 2026 and 2027. These events show K-pop helps people connect.
The leaders played drums in Japan. They were in Prime Minister Takaichi's hometown. The Prime Minister said President Lee likes drumming. President Lee gave Prime Minister Takaichi drums. They played music together. They played a BTS song. They also played a movie song. They exchanged signed drumsticks. This was nice. It helped countries be friends.
This music event happened when BTS is back. All seven members finished their army time. They will perform again. Their companies announced a big world tour. It will start in April 2026. It will end in March 2027. The tour will have many shows. It will be in Asia, North America, and Europe. Many people are excited.