The group BTS successfully concluded their comeback performance at Gwanghwamun, and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Chae Hwi-young personally expressed gratitude to citizens.
Minister Chae Hwi-young posted several photos of BTS's performance and a note of thanks on his personal social media on the 22nd.
The minister opened by saying, "BTS's 'Arirang' performance at Gwanghwamun ended safely with not a single safety incident. It is thanks to the mature civic consciousness of our people and the cooperation of the fandom ARMY who came from around the world."
He went on to say, "The voices of BTS, returning after 3 years and 5 months, rang out across Gwanghwamun square dyed purple, and the dynamic stage created by the full group drew admiration from fans," reporting on the scene at the time.
Also, Minister Chae Hwi-young said, "I thank the many citizens who endured inconvenience for this performance, which resonated in more than 190 countries around the world, and all those involved, including volunteers and public officials who worked hard to ensure a safe performance," and added, "Taking this performance as an opportunity, the government will also do its best so that our proud K-culture can spread faster and wider around the world."
He added, "I am sharing a few photos of the venue filled with fans' cheers. I stayed nearby to prepare for any safety incidents."
BTS held 'BTS comeback live: ARIRANG' (BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE｜ARIRANG) around Gwanghwamun square in Seoul from 8 p.m. on the 21st. It was a stage commemorating the release of their fifth full-length album 'Arirang' (ARIRANG), released on the 20th, and the venue was packed with about 104,000 spectators.
Below is the full text of Minister Chae Hwi-young of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
#BTS's 'Arirang' performance at Gwanghwamun ended safely with not a single safety incident.
It was thanks to the mature civic consciousness of our people and the cooperation of the fandom #ARMY, who came from around the world.
The voices of BTS, returning after 3 years and 5 months, rang out across Gwanghwamun square dyed purple, and the dynamic stage created by the full group drew admiration from fans.
I thank the many citizens who endured inconvenience for this performance, which resonated in more than 190 countries around the world, and all those involved, including volunteers and public officials who worked hard to ensure a safe performance.
Taking this performance as an opportunity, the government will also do its best so that our proud K-culture can spread faster and wider around the world.
(I am sharing a few photos of the venue filled with fans' cheers. I did not take them. I stayed nearby to prepare for any safety incidents.)
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