Gwanghwamun concert in BTS with 100,000 people...Confidence in the new song that you chose instead of a hit song [BTS 歌 Arirang Comprehensive]

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Boy group BTS (BTS) colored Gwanghwamun purple.

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

This is the first performance in three years and five months. It is the first full performance by all members of the BTS after completing their military service since "Yet to Come in Busan" held in October 2022. As the name of the new album is "Arirang", BTS chose Gwanghwamun, the center of Seoul, as the background of the entire stage.

The Gwanghwamun concert lasted about an hour. What's interesting is the setlist. Although it has been a long time since the entire group performed in Gwanghwamun Square, and it may have been composed of hits that only the first week of the songs released so far, BTS has composed eight of 12 songs from the new album "Arirang." The other four songs are "Butter", "MIC DROP", "Dynamite", and "Mik universe".

It was overwhelming from the beginning of the opening performance. BTS, who took the cube-shaped stage with 50 dancers reminiscent of framed frames, heated up the square by releasing the performance of the new album's tracks for the first time, leaving Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung in the background. During the encore performance, "Mik universe," the starlight began from the LED, gradually spread to Gwanghwamun, and the Big Dipper rose to delight the audience's eyes.

The members' stage outfits are also the killing point. Motivated by Korea's past, present, and future, the BTS modernized the traditional Korean costumes, such as the armor of a general during the Joseon Dynasty. It is known to have been produced with a focus on effectively showing the movement of Korean beauty and BTS.

Initially, the Seoul Metropolitan Government expected 260,000 people to gather in Gwanghwamun to see the BTS. However, the police estimated that about 42,000 people gathered unofficially, and Hive said, "This is the result of our own estimation by the company and the Seoul Metropolitan Government," adding, "Today's concert visitors are estimated to be 104,000 people, both inside and outside." The official number of seats in Gwanghwamun Square is 22,000. Fans who could not get tickets watched the performances around the square and on nearby streets.

On this day, BTS sang "Body to Body" as its first song after performing the opening performance. The BTS, who sang "Hooligan" and "2.0," then greeted ARMY (fandom name) who filled Gwanghwamun Square. Jin said, "I vividly remember the group gathering at the Busan concert a few years ago, and thank you for coming. I was worried until I stood here. I'm grateful and happy to be able to meet you all again," he said.

Jimin said, "Army, I finally met you." I'm emotional to be able to talk in front of you, and I'm so happy that the seven of us can meet. I didn't know you would fill this Gwanghwamun Square today, but I'm truly happy and grateful," he said. Jungkook said, "We prepared a lot of special things for today. We will pour everything we have," he said, boasting his extraordinary love for fans.

Since then, BTS has been singing "Butter," a digital single released in May 2021, and "MIC DROP," released in September 2017. Jungkook said, "Don't catch a cold. I guess it's been a while. I don't think I'll ever forget tonight. I think there was pressure and fear about our comeback, but I'm just happy to be in front of you. It's just good," he said, expressing his feelings about standing in Gwanghwamun Square.

V said, "I still can't believe we're back as a group". Jimin said, "Isn't it too cold?" Are you all right? I thought the weather would be warmer, but it's colder than I thought. We need to do well. I think we can also perform happily because we can capture your happiness in our eyes," he said with a smile.

At the end of the performance, Jimin said, "As you know, we're not that special people. Like you, we were always afraid, but I believe that if we keep swimming together, we will find an answer again someday," he said. V said, "I think it's our way forward thinking that it's our job to keep making music and performing and show ARMY a pretty side of us". Jungkook said, "Are you having fun? Us too. It's our first time performing our new songs today. It's very exciting and new. It's been such a long time, so it's thrilling," he said.

Jimin also mentioned RM's injury. During the stage, he said, "Thank you to ARMY (fandom name) for filling Gwanghwamun like this. I would also like to thank many of you for helping me do live in such a special place, he said. "We prepared Gwanghwamun like this, but we are working hard every day to prepare for the concert. I think you can look forward to it. Then, he said, "This is what happened..." and pointed to RM's ankle wearing a cast.

Earlier on the 19th, RM suffered an ankle injury during rehearsals for the Gwanghwamun performance and was taken to a hospital for detailed examination and treatment. As a result of the examination, RM was diagnosed with "peritoneal sprain and partial ligament rupture and megalomania (injury and inflammation)", and medical staff found that he should focus on recovery by minimizing movement for at least two weeks after a leg cast.

In this regard, Big Hit Music, the agency, said, "We have decided with the artist himself to minimize RM's movement in 'BTS Comeback Live: ARIRANG' to consider the opinions of medical staff as the top priority and to prevent worsening of the injury." As much as you've been waiting for this stage for a long time, I'll do my best to show you a sincere stage," he said.

BTS released its fifth full-length album "Arirang," which contains a total of 14 songs, including the title song "SWIM," on various online music sites at 1 p.m. on the 20th.

Arirang topped the daily chart of Hanteo 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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