SEOUL, February 22 (AJP) -Kpop sensation BTS are 27 days away from their first full-scale comeback performance in nearly four years, with free offline tickets for their Gwanghwamun Square show set to open Monday.
According to HYBE, detailed access and safety guidelines were released through Weverse ahead of the March 21 event, as anticipation builds for one of the largest outdoor K-pop concerts ever staged in central Seoul.
Access to the main viewing area will be limited to winners selected from Weverse Global reservation purchasers and holders of advance-sale tickets. Areas outside the designated zone may face partial restrictions under on-site safety rules.
The audience area will include both standing sections and reserved seats. Some reserved sections may have limited views due to stage equipment and safety installations, but those seats will be connected to large LED screens installed around the venue.
Offline tickets will be offered free of charge through NOL Ticket at 8:00 p.m. on Feb. 23 in Korean time.
Fans who cannot attend in person will be able to watch the performance live on Netflix.
The concert will take place at Gwanghwamun Square, a 550-meter public plaza stretching from Gwanghwamun Gate toward City Hall.
Steeped in political, cultural and historical symbolism, the square has hosted major national events, protests and celebrations — but never a full-scale K-pop comeback show of this magnitude.
For the March 21 performance, the area will be transformed into what officials describe as a “super outdoor digital stage,” with massive LED walls, surround sound systems and temporary structures lining the 12-lane boulevard.
The Gwanghwamun concert marks BTS’s first full-group comeback following the completion of members’ mandatory military service, ending a hiatus that began in late 2022.
Since then, individual members have pursued solo projects, while the group’s collective activities have been limited to special releases and anniversary events.
Industry watchers see the March performance as a symbolic reset — reintroducing BTS as a complete group on a stage that reflects both national identity and global reach.
“Choosing Gwanghwamun is a statement,” a music industry source said. “It connects BTS’s global status with Korea’s historical center.”
The event, titled “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang,” will run for about an hour starting at 8:00 p.m. on March 21, in and around Gwanghwamun Square.
Traffic in the area will be tightly controlled for security and crowd management. Nearby subway stations may operate on a pass-through basis without stopping, depending on congestion.
Police, fire authorities and city officials are expected to deploy large-scale safety measures, given the possibility of hundreds of thousands of fans gathering in and around the plaza.
BTS will release their fifth full-length album, “Arirang,” at 1:00 p.m. on March 20, one day before the concert.
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