HYBE thanks supporters of BTS's Gwanghwamun concert, acknowledges cultural significance, and expresses condolences for a recent fire.
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BTS's Gwanghwamun concert successfully concluded, and HYBE issued a comment. Today (22nd), HYBE expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm support and consideration sent for BTS's concert held yesterday at Gwanghwamun, stating, "First, we deeply thank the authorities for providing Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun as the concert venue, which symbolize the Republic of Korea. We fully understand that Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun are spaces where the history and identity of the Republic of Korea, as well as today's culture, coexist and breathe. We are very honored to have been able to present a performance to the whole world here. We sincerely thank the police, firefighters, and all government and local officials who worked hard to ensure the concert ended safely. We also extend our apologies and gratitude to the citizens of the Gwanghwamun area, local business owners, office workers, and visitors. Since we had to ensure the concert, which attracted global attention, was conducted safely until the end, unavoidable measures such as traffic and building control and checks for dangerous items were taken. We sincerely apologize to everyone who visited Gwanghwamun Square and those whose important plans and daily lives were inconvenienced. Thanks to everyone's understanding and consideration, we were able to create a meaningful time. K-POP has grown into a culture that communicates with the world today, thanks to the cultural foundation built together by artists, fans, and Korean society, as well as the mature support of citizens. We understand well that this concert was also possible on such a foundation. The orderly viewing and mature civic consciousness, as well as the consideration for each other, made this concert shine even brighter. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone once again. HYBE will cherish the support and consideration sent for this concert and will strive to convey the emotions and values of K-POP and K-culture to the world. We are especially grateful to have been able to inform the world about our proud cultural heritage through this concert and will quickly materialize plans for the protection and promotion of national heritage and cultural properties, which we are currently discussing closely with relevant agencies, and implement a long-term support system. Once again, we sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the Gwanghwamun concert. Finally, we extend our condolences to all those affected by the fire incident in Daejeon. We express our deep condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
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