The group's comeback performance by BTS is drawing continued support and anticipation from colleagues in the entertainment industry.
On the 21st, BTS will hold "BTS comeback live: ARIRANG" at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno District, Seoul. As it is their first full-group comeback stage in 3 years and 9 months, both the on-site and online audiences have been paying intense attention even before the performance.
Broadcaster Jang Seongkyu wrote on his social media, "finally today," saying, "a BTS concert that will embroider spring days. It is said that nearly 300,000 people may gather; I hope it concludes successfully without any safety incidents," expressing his anticipation.
Shinhwa member Kim Dong Wan also shared the on-site atmosphere. He said, "Even now taxis are hard to catch in Jongno," and noted, "It feels strange yet familiar that the city is this stirred up because of our artist's stage." He added his admiration for the scale of the performance, saying, "This scene created by BTS recalls the fervor of the '88 Olympics or the 2002 World Cup."
Actress Kim Gyuri visited the rehearsal site in person. She said, "I had something in Seochon so I went out and briefly watched the BTS Gwanghwamun concert rehearsal," and reported on the scene, "There are a tremendous number of security staff. Everyone is excited." She continued, "There also seem to be unusually many foreign visitors. I am so proud," sending support to BTS.
Also, singer Cho Kwon posted photos of the crowd near Gwanghwamun from a nearby café, saying, "I came to share this historic moment. My heart already feels like it's going to burst," and lyricist Kim Inah also said, "A lineup of 87 people deployed and an unprecedented scale — my chest swells," she said.
In this way, even before the performance, social media is filled with on-site verifications and anticipation, continuing the festival atmosphere. Seniors and juniors in the entertainment industry are also joining in unison to cheer for BTS's comeback stage and share this meaningful moment.
Meanwhile, BTS is scheduled to perform a new song to commemorate the release of their fifth full-length album, "ARIRANG," at this performance. The show will be broadcast live to more than 190 countries worldwide through Netflix.<
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