BTS's comeback live on March 21 will have additional seating for 22,000 fans, with enhanced security against ticket fraud.
March/10/2026 12:59
On March 21 at 8 PM, BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) will hold 'BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG' in the Gwanghwamun Square area, and to provide a smoother viewing environment, they plan to open additional seating. The additional seats will be prepared on the south side of the Sejong-daero intersection (near Gwanghwamun Station on Subway Line 5 and City Hall Station on Line 1). All areas will be operated as standing zones, allowing attendees to watch the performance through large LED screens set up on-site. Ticket purchases will be free and available on NOL Ticket starting at 8 PM on the 12th, with existing reservations being limited. This will allow 'BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG' to accommodate approximately 22,000 spectators. The scale of seating was calculated with the utmost consideration for on-site safety and crowd dispersion. BIGHIT MUSIC and HYBE have also strengthened measures against implicit transactions and unauthorized entry. They will monitor posts regarding illegal ticket transfers in real-time and take reporting measures to proactively block implicit transactions. Additionally, to prevent unauthorized entry, they will enhance identity verification procedures for attendees and introduce further authentication in areas where implicit transactions are expected to be active. Detailed identity verification procedures will be announced in advance on the relevant website to minimize congestion on-site. This performance will be streamed live on Netflix, marking the first time Netflix has broadcasted a solo performance by an artist in real-time. BTS will release their 5th full album 'ARIRANG' on the 20th at 1 PM, with the title track 'SWIM' singing about the attitude of continuing to swim forward without stopping in the waves of life, with RM responsible for all the lyrics, adding authenticity. - BTS collaborates again with the National Museum! A pop-up event to celebrate the release of the 5th full album 'ARIRANG' is set to be held. - Are BTS's comeback concert tickets involved in illicit transactions? Police have begun an investigation into suspected macro fraud.
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As BTS prepares for their concert at Gwanghwamun, the Korean government emphasizes safety, organizing meetings and inspections to manage crowds effectively. The Ministry of Public Administration and Security will collaborate with various agencies to ensure a secure environment for attendees, highlighting the importance of safety for both local and international fans.
