WORLDglobal
Safety-first approach keeps crowd lower than expected at BTS' Gwanghwamun show
Single source
Updated 3 hours ago
First seen March 23, 2026 09:58:56Stay on top of this story
Follow the names and topics behind it.
Add this story's key topics to your watchlist so LyscoNews can highlight related developments and future matches.
Create a free account to sync your watchlist, saved stories, and alerts across devices.
Quick Summary
Fewer fans than expected gathered at Gwanghwamun Square for BTS’ 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