After the long-awaited BTS comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square, many fans have been analyzing all the details behind this event, including the symbolic meaning of RM‘s impressive microphone stand.
The day before this performance, the leader of the boy group was announced to have suffered an ankle injury, which would limit the show as he wouldn’t be part of the choreography, but during that day he stood out with other details of his participation.
Although RM did not dance with his members, he drew viewers’ attention by singing their new song ‘Hooligan‘ using a dragon claw microphone stand designed specially for him in the shape of a dragon claw by the South Korean artist Junghoihyung.
Historically in South Korea, the image of the five-clawed dragon was reserved exclusively for emperors and symbolized maximum power and authority. In this way, the boy group once again reinforced the concept of national identity and royalty status in the music industry.
BTS return to the music scene, reinforcing their imperial status
The group’s decision to hold their first comeback concert for their album ‘ARIRANG’ at Gwanghwamun Square carries a deep symbolic weight, referencing BTS as a king returning to the Royal Palace as well as them using the Woldae, the king’s exclusive road, for their entrance.
