Lady Gaga Arrives In Korea Ahead Of 'Born This Way Ball' Tour Launch

20 April 2012, 14:22 | Updated: 20 April 2012, 14:39

The 'Born This Way' singer has landed in Korea ready to kick off her new world tour later this month.

Lady Gaga says she received a "warm and exciting welcome" after arriving in Korea today (20th April) ahead of launching her 'Born This Way Ball' tour later this month.

The 'Marry The Night' singer will kick off her latest world tour towards the end of April with a show in Seoul, South Korea and has updated fans after her arrival in the country.

"What a warm and exciting welcome in Korea," Lady Gaga tweeted today. "I missed this country so much.

"Will be asleep in my castle until rehearsal," the 'You & I' singer added. "I love u! Love, Gaga."

The 'Fame Monster' singer announced her European tour dates earlier this month and has since added two additional UK shows after overwhelming demand from fans.

Lady Gaga officially launches her 'Born This Way Ball' tour in Seoul, South Korea on 27th April and begins the European leg of the tour in Bulgaria on 14th August.