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BTS comeback show sells out immediately as 260,000 fans set to descend on Seoul
Booking system freezes and screens crash amid rush of fans trying to secure tickets to 21 March free concert
Tickets for BTS’s comeback concert in central Seoul were snapped up almost immediately on Monday night, with authorities expecting an estimated 260,000 fans to descend for the K-pop group’s first full performance in nearly four years.
At one point, more than 100,000 people flooded the booking website when sales opened at 8pm for the free concert at Gwanghwamun square on 21 March, causing screens to crash and booking systems to freeze.
About 15,000 tickets for the concert at the historic plaza in front of Gyeongbokgung palace vanished almost immediately.
BTS concert prompts closure of Gyeongbokgung, museums and theaters
Less than three weeks before BTS takes the stage at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, the city is preparing for large crowds, with authorities announcing safety measures and temporary closures of nearby historic sites and cultural venues.
The Korea Heritage Service said Gyeongbokgung, the main royal palace of Joseon (1392-1910) in Gwanghwamun, will be closed, with its parking lot shuttered and public access restricted.
Officials said an emergency task force for palaces would be activated to conduct intensive inspections and on-site monitoring in key areas, including Yeongchumun, the west gate, and Geonchunmun, the east gate.
The National Palace Museum of Korea, which sits adjacent to the palace, will also suspend operations on the day of the concert.
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It takes two: As BTS announces ‘Arirang’ festival, ARMY brings the confetti
The countdown has begun. As BTS gears up for its first post-military release, “Arirang,” Seoul is buzzing with anticipation for what is expected to be one of K-pop’s biggest comebacks yet — and so are the septet’s devoted fans, ARMY. Known for their dedication, ARMY has already started the party. The celebratory mood is taking hold, with fans themselves at the helm, organizing their own events in eager anticipation of welcoming their favorite group back.
“This is BTS’s first post-military group comeback, so I’m obviously really excited,” said Kim Hae-ri, who is running a cafe called Haeri Coffee in Seongsu, eastern Seoul. On Feb. 18, her coffee shop near the Han River was adorned with a large photo of J-Hope, along with merchandise featuring him decorated across the cozy space. Often referred to as "birthday cafes," such events are part of K-pop fan culture. Fans typically collaborate with local coffee shops to hand out fan-made merchandise and small gifts to celebrate an idol's birthday, but as Kim, both a business owner and a devoted ARMY, organized the celebratory event on her own to mark the rapper’s birthday.
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