The Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul was filled with fans eagerly awaiting BTS's comeback performance, which took place after a long hiatus of over three years.
On the day of the comeback concert titled 'BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG', Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul began to fill with enthusiastic 'Army' fans from around the world, just over five hours before the concert's start at 8 PM. This marks the first stage where all seven members of BTS will perform together since their last concert in Busan in October 2022. However, it was announced that the group's leader, RM, would have some performance restrictions due to an ankle injury sustained just two days before the concert.
With an expected attendance of over 260,000 fans, the local authorities implemented strict safety measures to manage the crowd. Traffic restrictions included a ban on vehicle access on major roads around Gwanghwamun Square starting at 9 PM the night before, lasting until 6 AM the following day. Additionally, subway services were modified, with Gwanghwamun Station and others bypassing certain stops during peak concert hours to ensure safety and minimize congestion around the venue.
The concert represents not only a significant moment for BTS and their fans but also showcases the enthusiasm and cultural impact of K-pop on both a local and global scale. The Seoul city government has proactively communicated these arrangements to ensure public awareness of the transportation changes and crowd control measures, emphasizing the large-scale coordination required for such an event.
