A few hours ago, new reports emerged saying BTS‘ Gwanghwamun concert will be limited to one hour for safety reasons regarding the overwhelming number of fans expected to reunite on this day.
‘BTS Comeback Live: ARIRANG’ will take place on March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, marking the first concert of the boy group in almost four years and the first time performing the songs of his upcoming new album.
On February 28th, Yonhap News Agency shared a new report revealing that the group’s agency, BigHit Music, is discussing a setlist that will span new songs from the album ‘ARIRANG’ as well as their old hit tracks, and the concert is expected to last approximately 1 hour.
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BTS’ “THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG” is set to last one hour.
j-hope has already teased that their Gwanghwamun Square comeback stage will be massive, with preparations in full swing. pic.twitter.com/8qt3O5s5UO
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According to the media, HYBE decided to make this concert with a one-hour duration due to the characteristics of the Gwanghwamun Square location and the huge amount of assistants expected to gather at the event.
“The company determined the concert duration, and we have decided to operate it within an appropriate timeframe to ensure safety and smooth progress.
Unlike performances held at conventional venues, this Gwanghwamun concert will take place in a special outdoor public setting. We comprehensively considered overall stage operations, audience safety management, and on-site crowd control plans in determining the concert length.”
