00:00A free comeback concert by boy band BTS in Central Seoul on March 21 is expected to draw up to
00:07260,000 people.
00:08South Korea's Interior Minister Yoon Ho Jung says this will be one of the largest public gatherings in the area
00:14since the 2002 World Cup.
00:16The show marks the release of Arirang, BTS's first new album in more than three years, before it embarks on
00:21a global tour in April.
00:22The one-hour event, stretching from Gwanghuamon Square to Seoul City Hall, will be streamed live on Netflix to 190
00:29countries.
00:30Some 22,000 holders of free tickets will attend the concert, but the area will also be open for non
00:35-ticket holders.
00:36He says the event will showcase not just K-culture, but K-safety.
00:41Authorities plan to deploy around 4,800 police officers and 3,400 officials to manage crowd flow, emergency response, and
00:48anti-terrorism measures.
00:50BTS is also set to release a documentary film on Netflix titled BTS The Return on March 27, 2026.
00:56It is expected to show rare behind-the-scenes footage of the group coming back together and the making of
01:01its new album.
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