K-pop sensation BTS returns with a free comeback concert in Seoul after a 4-year hiatus
PBS • • general
Key Points:
- K-pop supergroup BTS made a highly anticipated return after a four-year hiatus with a free concert in Seoul, marking their comeback following completion of mandatory military service by all seven members.
- The concert at Gwanghwamun Square attracted tens of thousands of fans and was streamed live on Netflix, kicking off their global "ARIRANG" world tour with 82 planned shows across the US, Europe, and Asia.
- BTS released their fifth album, "ARIRANG," which sold nearly 4 million copies on its first day; the album draws on Korean cultural heritage and themes of identity, separation, and resilience.
- South Korean authorities implemented extensive security measures including road closures, subway halts, and a heavy police presence to manage the
