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In Gwanghwamun, there are seven kings..chant a BTS in the center of Seoul [★ Report①]

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Lee Seunghun

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The heart of Korea is colored in deep purple.

Boy group BTS (BTS, RM Jin Suga, J-Hope, Jimin V Jungkook), who returned to the "complete" after the long "military hiatus" period, will stand in Gwanghwamun Square in the middle of Seoul.

"BTS Comeback Live: ARIRANG" (BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG), a free performance to commemorate the release of BTS's fifth regular album, will be held in Gwanghwamun area at 8 p.m. on the 21st, goes beyond just a comeback stage. The seven members are expected to regroup and become a historical stage to announce the return of K-pop as a symbol and king to the world.

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Gwanghwamun Square is a space where the past and present of the Republic of Korea coexist, and is a symbolic place representing the country beyond Seoul. The choice of an open space called Gwanghwamun Square rather than a general concert hall such as a large stadium is interpreted as a choice that reflects the BTS's strong will to breathe closely with the wider public.

Of course, this performance is expected to cause inconvenience to some citizens as large-scale traffic control is predicted. Accordingly, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has secured thousands of toilets, deployed mobile intensive care units, etc., and continues to check the on-site situation by conducting preliminary simulations for emergency situations.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon also said on the 19th, "Safety is important, but the Seoul Metropolitan Government will do its best to ensure that it can be held in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere."

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The biggest point to watch this performance is by far the live performance of the entire seven members. As all of the members have matured after serving in the military, they are expected to have deeper BTS expressions.

In particular, attention is being paid to what synergy will be created when members who have raised their musical capabilities through solo activities during "military hiatus" regroup. Its unique energy, performance, and unshakable live performance are expected to meet the large open outdoor stage called Gwanghwamun to give the audience a strong sense of immersion and emotion.

The Gwanghwamun area is already crowded with global ARMYs (fandom names) from all over the world. Fandom, which transcends language, race, and borders to unite as one "purple sea," is forming a huge purple wave. It proves the irreplaceable impact of BTS. Beyond simple concerts, the prelude to a huge cultural festival that will engulf the entire city of Seoul on weekends has risen.

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The Gwanghwamun performance is the first page of "Chapter 2," which will erase the long comma "military hiatus" and be newly written as a whole group of seven. BTS, who swept the top of Billboard and stood at the center of the world on the podium at the UN General Assembly in the past, adds significance in that they chose the heart of Seoul, South Korea, as the stage for their return.

The second flower and flower of BTS will be held in the middle of Gwanghwamun. The world's attention is focused on what kind of huge echo they will write a new history of K-pop.

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