Central Seoul locks down as BTS stages historic return
Authorities have shut down Gwanghwamun Square and surrounding streets in South Korea's capital to host a massive, free comeback concert by the K-pop supergroup following their first performance since 2019. Approximately twenty-six thousand fans are expected to gather for this one-hour-long event that will also be streamed exclusively on Netflix globally.
Key Points
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1K-pop group BTS is returning to perform their first full-length show since nearly four years ago.
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2The concert will take place on Saturday, March 21 in central Seoul at Gwanghwamun Square as a free event for fans and Netflix viewers worldwide.
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3Authorities have implemented strict lockdown measures with thousands of police officers securing the area to manage an expected crowd of approximately 260,000 attendees.
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4The one-hour performance is part of BTS's comeback strategy following their hiatus.
Developments
BTS is set to perform in Seoul on Saturday with an exclusive free concert featuring tens of thousands of fans under heavy police security at Gwanghwamun Square. This event marks a major stop for their month-long global tour that includes shows across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Seoul authorities have imposed a lockdown on Gwanghwamun Square to host BTS' free Saturday concert following their four-year hiatus. The event is expected by officials to attract over 200,000 attendees while being streamed live in partnership with Netflix and launching the group's global tour after all members completed military service.