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BTS Sets Free 'Arirang' Comeback Concert at Gwanghwamun on March 21

Organizers target about 15,000 on-site fans, with extensive safety measures and a global Netflix livestream.

Overview

  • In-person access is limited via a Weverse raffle for 2,000 fans plus five wheelchair users requiring ARMY membership and an eligible album purchase, with applications open Feb 10–13 and winners announced Feb 15.
  • General free tickets will be released on NOL, with full details posted Feb 20 and booking opening Feb 23 on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Hybe and Seoul officials are coordinating to admit roughly 15,000 ticketed attendees across standing and reserved areas, with plans indicating a T-shaped stage and an opening procession from Gyeongbokgung through Gwanghwamun’s woldae.
  • Authorities expect crowds of up to 230,000–260,000 across the area and will deploy counter-terrorism units and other resources, while Hybe plans 3,553 security staff and police will use density-based zone management.
  • For non-ticketed viewers, live feeds will run on building billboards around Gwanghwamun and additional large screens near Seoul Plaza are under consideration, alongside a live Netflix broadcast and the Mar 20–Apr 12 BTS The City: Arirang program across Seoul.