Safety-first approach keeps crowd lower than expected at BTS' Gwanghwamun show

Fewer fans than expected gathered at Gwanghwamun Square for BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS is a seven–member South Korean boy group known for their powerful performances, self-produced music, and global impact across pop and hip-hop. ’ comeback show on March 21, as extensive safety measures and widespread public caution led many to watch the event online instead. While police had initially forecast a crowd of up to 260,000, actual attendance fell far short of that figure. Estimates varied widely depending on the source. According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Monday, about 62,000 people were present in the Gwanghwamun area during the concert hour fr