Authorities ensure security at free BTS concert amid geopolitical tensions

KPop boy band BTS prepares for their much-awaited Arirang World Tour

By Hifza Ahmed Siddiqui March 18, 2026
Authorities ensure security at free BTS concert amid geopolitical tensions
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Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, Jung Kook have decided to reunite and perform before setting on their Arirang Wold tour.

In a statement shared by the 14th president of South Korea Lee Jae Myung took to his X (formerly Twitter), it was revealed that BTS is coming together for a free comeback performance.

The politician penned down that the boy band will be performing on March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square.

They looking forward to celebrate the vibrant “K-culture under the theme of Arirang.”

He ensured that they are “making full preparations” for the “safety” by joining hands with “relevant ministries, local governments, the police, the fire departments, and other related agencies.”

Jae Myung highlighted their necessary efforts of “traffic and crowd management” at the event, holding the capacity to respond to “emergency situations.”

BTS, scheduled to being their tour in April, will perform without a cost one day after the launch of their highly anticipated album Arirang.

It is being reported that the show will host more than 260,000 attendees and so Korea is looking forward to raise the terror alert level in places.

Considering the tense geopolitical situation, the government is responding to possible threats in the country which can even impact events like BTS concert.

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