BTS will perform a comeback show at Gwanghwamun Square, with safety measures in place for large crowds and a new world tour planned.
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BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has been able to perform a comeback show at Gwanghwamun Square. Today (22nd), Seoul City held the first advisory council meeting for Gwanghwamun Square and made a decision to grant conditional usage permission for the 'BTS 2026 Comeback Show, Seoul' requested by BIGHIT MUSIC, a label under HYBE. Seoul City will ensure thorough safety management in preparation for the massive number of spectators expected to flock to Gwanghwamun Square to watch BTS's performance. There are plans to cooperate with police and related agencies, as well as to thoroughly check for any fraudulent activities such as significant price hikes in accommodation. Previously, BIGHIT MUSIC applied for location usage and filming permission for Gwanghwamun Square, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Sungnyemun from the Cultural Heritage Administration. The review of the application for location usage and filming permission in the Gyeongbokgung and Sungnyemun area was conducted on the 20th by the Cultural Heritage Committee. The Cultural Heritage Administration also conditionally approved the application for location usage and filming permission. BTS will make their comeback on March 20 with their 5th full album 'ARIRANG'. This album includes 14 tracks, and the members have infused their identity and emotions they want to share with fans into this album, which features the title track based on the representative Korean folk song 'Arirang'. They will kick off a new world tour starting with a performance at Goyang Sports Complex on April 9. This tour will take place in 34 cities worldwide with a total of 79 performances, marking the highest number of performances in K-POP history. Additional concerts in Japan and the Middle East are expected, further expanding the scale of the tour. They are also scheduled to perform in several stadiums in the U.S., including El Paso, Foxborough, Arlington, and Baltimore, marking the first performances by a Korean artist in these venues. Additionally, there are plans to introduce a 360-degree stage to maximize the immersive experience at the venues. - BTS, Cultural Heritage Administration conditionally approves filming and usage in the Gyeongbokgung area... Free concert under consideration - South Korean Prime Minister visits HYBE... Mentions the significance of holding the concert at Gwanghwamun protected by light sticks.
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