‘So awesome’: BTS fans on K-pop’s biggest comeback Tens of thousands of fans, including many who traveled internationally, gathered in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square for BTS’s comeback concert following a nearly four-year hiatus caused by military enlistments. The event showcased the band’s enduring global appeal and their strong connection with their fanbase, ARMY, with fans expressing excitement for their return and the new music.

• Tens of thousands of fans from around the world attended BTS’s comeback concert in Seoul.
• The concert marked the band’s return after a four-year hiatus due to military service.
• Fans traveled from countries like Mexico, Guam, Malaysia, China, France, Bolivia, Brazil, Ukraine, Germany, Japan, and Russia.
• The event took place in Gwanghwamun Square, a symbolic public space in Seoul.
• BTS performed songs from their new album ‘Arirang’ and older hits like ‘Dynamite’.
• The concert was streamed on Netflix to over 190 countries.
• The band’s new album ‘Arirang’ references Korea’s traditional folk song, symbolizing themes of longing, separation, and return.