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The BTS saved his life.Armies in Tears Paralysed Gwanghwamun Square [Star field comprehensive]

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Lee Seunghun

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/Photo = Big Hit Music, reporter Lee Seung-hoon
/Photo = Big Hit Music, reporter Lee Seung-hoon

"I had a bad idea because I had a hard time, but my BTS saved me."

The influence of boy group BTS (BTS) is beyond imagination.

BTS (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) will hold a performance "BTS Comeback Live: ARIRANG" at Gwanghwamun Square at 8 p.m. on the 21st to commemorate the release of its fifth studio album "ARIRANG".

On this day, Gwanghwamun Square is literally "a crowd." From the early morning, when there was a lot of time left until the start of the performance, Gwanghwamun was filled with global ARMYs, as well as ordinary citizens, self-employed people, police, and volunteers. Nearby subway stations such as Gwanghwamun Station, City Hall Station, and Gyeongbokgung Station were all non-stop, so subway stations that were quite far from Gwanghwamun Square were also crowded.

(Seoul = News1) Reporter Park Ji-hye = The entrance to Gwanghwamun Station in Seoul is closed on the 21st, the day of the BTS (BTS) comeback performance.  Gwanghwamun Station on Line 5 will pass from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Gyeongbokgung Station on Line 3 and City Hall Station on Line 1 and 2 will pass non-stop from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. To use the subway, you need to go to a nearby station. 2026.3.21/News1 Copyright © News1. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution, and prohibition of using AI learning. /Photo = (Seoul = News 1) Reporter Park Ji-hye
(Seoul = News1) Reporter Park Ji-hye = The entrance to Gwanghwamun Station in Seoul is closed on the 21st, the day of the BTS (BTS) comeback performance. Gwanghwamun Station on Line 5 will pass from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Gyeongbokgung Station on Line 3 and City Hall Station on Line 1 and 2 will pass non-stop from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. To use the subway, you need to go to a nearby station. 2026.3.21/News1 Copyright © News1. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution, and prohibition of using AI learning. /Photo = (Seoul = News 1) Reporter Park Ji-hye
[Seoul = Newsis] Reporter Kwon Chang-hoe = On the 21st, the day of the BTS (BTS) comeback performance, Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul is closed. 2026.03.21. kch0523@newsis.com / Photo =Recommendation
[Seoul = Newsis] Reporter Kwon Chang-hoe = On the 21st, the day of the BTS (BTS) comeback performance, Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul is closed. 2026.03.21. kch0523@newsis.com / Photo =Recommendation

To enter near Gwanghwamun Square, where the performance is held, you must go through a metal detector and body search unconditionally. It is a gateway that even ordinary citizens, not ARMY, cannot avoid. In fact, about 31 gates installed along the fence were equipped with gate-type metal detectors to search for dangerous goods.

Police also conducted physical and belongings inspections at the scene. Considering that most of the ARMYs are women, most of the gender of the police officers who were summoned to the scene was also made up of women.

Reporters were also searched through a door-shaped metal detector to enter the press room. In a similar form to a body search at an airport, police began to thoroughly inspect the entire bodies of citizens and their bags. The police looked closely into the bag and asked, "Do you have anything dangerous?" and intensively inspected even a small pocket in the bag.

[Seoul = Newsis] Reporter Kwon Chang-hoe = A safety check is being conducted at the entrance gate in Gwanghwamun Square, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 21st, the day of the BTS (BTS) comeback performance. 2026.03.21. kch0523@newsis.com / Photo =Recommendation
[Seoul = Newsis] Reporter Kwon Chang-hoe = A safety check is being conducted at the entrance gate in Gwanghwamun Square, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 21st, the day of the BTS (BTS) comeback performance. 2026.03.21. kch0523@newsis.com / Photo =Recommendation
[Seoul = Newsis] Reporter Kwon Chang-hoe = On the 21st, the day of the BTS (BTS) comeback performance, check-ups are being conducted at the entrance gate in Gwanghwamun Square, Jongno-gu, Seoul. 2026.03.21. kch0523@newsis.com / Photo =Recommendation
[Seoul = Newsis] Reporter Kwon Chang-hoe = On the 21st, the day of the BTS (BTS) comeback performance, check-ups are being conducted at the entrance gate in Gwanghwamun Square, Jongno-gu, Seoul. 2026.03.21. kch0523@newsis.com / Photo =Recommendation

Maria Jose, 25, from Bolivia, told Star News, "This is my first visit to Korea. It's my first visit to Korea, and it's amazing that I came to Gwanghwamun like this. I'm so sad that I failed to get tickets for the show this time. Although I can't see the performance up close, I'm happy to see it from afar," he said. He continued, "My favorite members are Jin and V. Jean seems to be a very human person. I love his warm personality. V is also handsome, but he likes his values more than him. He expressed his extraordinary affection, saying, "The act of not losing honesty touched me."

When Maria Jose asked BTS if she had anything she wanted to say, she suddenly sobbed, unable to stop crying. That the BTS saved himself. He said with a whimper, "BTS is my life itself. I had a bad idea because I had a hard time a few years ago, but my BTS saved me. They are special to me."

Tiffany is a 25-year-old Indonesian. He said, "I've been to Korea before. I personally like Korean traditional buildings and culture. So I've been to Gwanghwamun a few times before. It is so interesting to see a BTS perform in a place like this. I'm looking forward to the performance of a new song by seven people who have gathered for the first time in a long time. Also, I wonder how the opening starting at Gyeongbokgung Palace will be decorated. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon," he said, expressing his excitement.

Elena / Photo = Reporter Lee Seung-hoon
Elena / Photo = Reporter Lee Seung-hoon
Tiffany / Photo = Reporter Lee Seung-hoon
Tiffany / Photo = Reporter Lee Seung-hoon

Elena, a 32-year-old Frenchman, said, "I live in Seoul, and it's most amazing that I'll perform in Gwanghwamun, where I've come often," and added, "I'm looking forward to seeing a new song performance in this performance. Also, I can't wait to see the performance that the seven of us will perform as a whole. My favorite member is Jungkook. I love his passion for music. "What I want to say to the BTS is that I've waited a long time and I'm happy to see you like this again," he said.

Grace, 31, who flew from Australia to see the BTS, said, "This is my first time in Korea. As soon as I heard the news of the Gwanghwamun performance, I took a vacation and recognized the plane ticket first. The atmosphere of traditional buildings in Gwanghwamun Square is very cool. I started to like K-pop because of BTS, and I also became curious about K-culture. I'm so excited to see BTS in the center of Seoul, which I've only seen on YouTube. There is a lot of time left until the start of the performance, but it is interesting because there are many things to see. My favorite member is Jimin. I fell into a beautiful dance line. "It's so pretty that I always think of ARMY first," he confessed.

Ko, who lives in Seoul, said, "I made clothes with my friends after the album name 'Arirang.' Unfortunately, the ticketing for this concert failed, but the Goyang concert succeeded and is waiting for the day. It's a relief that I can hear it from a distance, even if I can't see it in person this time. The BTS comes out on foot from the Geunjeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace, and I'm looking forward to that scene. I hope all the members will show good performances without getting hurt in the future," he confessed.

/Photo = Big Hit Music, Netflix
/Photo = Big Hit Music, Netflix

On the afternoon of the same day, BTS expressed its feelings ahead of the Gwanghwamun performance through its agency Big Hit Music.

Jimin said, "To be honest, I'm nervous as much as I'm looking forward to it. Nevertheless, I'm more excited because it's been a long time since I met my fans. I will focus until the end so that the emotion can be conveyed well on stage," V said. "I'm happy. I prepared really solidly and practiced my best every day. I hope we finish the stage in good shape and finish it safely above all else," Jung-kook said. "I'm looking forward to it and I'm nervous. I'm excited, but as much as I'm worried, I prepare more. We will create a stage without regret and a time to enjoy together," he said.

RM then said, "I got a little injured as I practiced for a great stage. The performance will be adjusted according to the condition, but we will do our best to the extent possible. Above all, I want to repay those who waited for the performance with a good stage," Jin said. "I'm very nervous. I didn't know I would perform at Gwanghwamun Square in my life, and this moment makes me realize again. It's all thanks to so many people preparing for it together. I want to say thank you to everyone," Suga said, "I was busy preparing for the world tour and hosting the Gwanghwamun comeback show together. It is meaningful because it is a time when the entire team focused in one direction. "I'm looking forward to it a lot," J-Hope said, "There is a burden that it is a big event that the world watches, but that's why we are preparing for the stage with the intention of doing better. As it's been a long time since we've been on stage together, we'll keep our energy and concentration until the end," he said.

BTS's fifth full-length album, "Arirang," topped the Hanteo daily chart with 3.98 million copies sold on the first day of its release. The figure exceeds the team's all-time initial record of 3.37 million copies in one day.

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