In recent reports, cultural institutions in Seoul announce they will close their doors for BTS‘ comeback concert after more than three years of hiatus in his activities as a group.
On March 21st the boy group will make their return to the stages with a big concert at the Gwanghwamun Square to celebrate the album release, which caused the museums, theaters, and other institutions surrounding the concert to announce schedule changes as a security measure.
According to The Korean Times, the National Museum of Contemporary History of Korea announced that due to the event, they will be closed that day, after considering security concerns related to the expected large crowds in the Gwanghwamun area.
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is also in talks about canceling scheduled performances and exhibitions; the musical “Anna Karenina,” originally set to be held at the Grand Theater, and the play “The Wasp” at the S Theater have been officially canceled.
Although decisions are still pending regarding the Metropolitan Ballet‘s dance performance, the M Theater, and the Sejong Art Museum, it is expected that the BTS concert organizers will compensate the affected productions.
Authorities are reportedly exploring opening parts of the complex to fans by allowing visitors access to selected spaces and services. Police estimate that the event could draw approximately 230,000 people between the main stage and Deoksu Palace and that this number could swell to approximately 260,000 people near Sungnyemun Gate.
BTS will release their next album, ‘ARIRANG,’ on March 20th, and the next day the concert will be streamed on Netflix for fans worldwide.
