BTS Set to Electrify Seoul with Upcoming Comeback Concert

Sat Mar 21 2026 11:54:19 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

As 260,000 fans prepare to gather in the heart of Seoul, anticipation builds for BTS's first performance in nearly four years, igniting the K-pop scene.

In a monumental event for both BTS and their fans, around 260,000 attendees are expected at Gwanghwamun Square for the group's comeback concert in Seoul. The concert marks BTS's return since their hiatus for military service, promising a one-hour set featuring tracks from their new album, 'Arirang'. While many fans are eager to join the live experience, others will watch from outside due to limited ticket availability. As the city braces for this historic event, local businesses are preparing for an influx of tourists drawn by BTS's immense popularity.

Fans are pouring into the historic heart of South Korea's capital for what may well be the year's biggest event: the return of the world's most successful band in recent years, BTS.

Some 260,000 people are expected to turn up on Saturday at Gwanghwamun Square, where the seven K-pop stars - RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook - will perform together for the first time since October 2022.

Set against the backdrop of a 14th Century gateway to the royal palace, the band's one-hour set will include songs from their long-awaited new album, Arirang, which was released on Friday afternoon.

For South Korea, this is more than the comeback of a K-pop band - it's also the return of a cultural force that has propelled Korean soft power with its record-busting mix of punchy pop and electric dance moves.

Only about 22,000 people who managed to get free tickets will enter the concert venue - a smaller area in Gwanghwamun Square that has been cordoned off. The rest will watch the giant screens outside.

The album's title, Arirang, is the name of Korea's most beloved folk song, symbolizing resilience and hope. The concert is expected to draw significant attention both locally and globally, highlighting BTS's impact on the music industry and their fans worldwide.