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BTS Sets One-Hour Free Gwanghwamun Comeback Show After Safety Review

BIGHIT says the one-hour limit is an internal decision, countering online claims of a city-imposed cap.

Overview

  • The outdoor concert in central Seoul is scheduled for next month and the 13,000 on-site tickets sold out shortly after release.
  • HYBE says the runtime is set at about an hour to ensure safe operations at the public square venue.
  • Police estimate up to 260,000 people could gather in the surrounding area, and organizers are reviewing large screens near City Hall.
  • The event is set to stream live on Netflix on March 21 at 8 p.m. KST.
  • BTS plans to perform new tracks from the upcoming album “Arirang,” which is slated for release on March 20 at 1 p.m. KST.