BTS stages historic comeback concert at Seoul landmark Gwanghwamun Square
BTS has officially staged its long-awaited comeback concert Saturday night at Seoul landmark, a free public performance that will stream on Netflix and draw tens of thousands to the historic venue representing Korean royalty political life; this marks their first full-group show since nearly four years hiatus due military service for seven members including V who is currently serving while others have completed or nearing completion.
Key Points
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1K-pop supergroup BTS has reunited with all seven members to perform their first full-group concert in nearly four years.
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2The band will hold a massive, free outdoor event at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday night (March 21).
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3Authorities anticipate between 200,000 and over 356 million attendees across the physical venue livestream to Netflix globally.
Developments
BTS reunited in Seoul on Saturday with a massive livestreamed comeback event at Gyeongbokgung Palace following their four-year military hiatus since late 2019 to launch new music and celebrate fan support after nearly two years of separation. The concert drew an estimated crowd exceeding the predicted figure, featuring rainbow-lit gates as fans gathered for what was described by members as a significant return home before embarking on future tours in April
BTS will hold its first post-military-service comeback in Seoul on Saturday at Gwanghwamun Square following a four-year hiatus since releasing their fifth album 'ARIRANG'. Officials expect over 200,000 attendees for the free event streamed live by Netflix as part of an upcoming global tour.
South Korea shut down central Seoul for a BTS comeback concert expected to draw an estimated crowd of over half-a-million people as authorities implement strict safety measures following past incidents and military service-related hiatuses from July. The event marks the group's first album release in three years, featuring 260,000 attendees at Gwanghwamun Square alongside millions watching live on Netflix after selling nearly four million copies of 'Arirang' initially.