entertainment
March 13, 2026
Frenzy for BTS: Netflix, Spotify, and Google Join the Group's Comeback
The K-pop supergroup BTS will expand the capacity of its comeback concert in Seoul's iconic Gwanghwamun Square by approximately 7,000 seats, bringing the total capacity to around 22,000 attendees in response to huge demand for the March 21st show.
TL;DR
- BTS's comeback concert in Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul, has increased its capacity by 7,000 seats to a total of 22,000 due to high demand.
- The concert is scheduled for March 21st, with their new album releasing on March 20th.
- Netflix will release a documentary about the album 'Arirang' on March 27th and will livestream the concert.
- Spotify is offering a chance to win a cruise and has launched an interactive game with audio messages from BTS members.
- Google has created a treasure hunt and quiz for BTS fans searching on its platform.
- Additional tickets will be available starting March 12th at 8:00 PM local time on NOL Tickets.
- The concert, 'BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang', marks the group's first full-member performance in nearly four years.
- Authorities are deploying around 8,200 personnel (3,400 from the city and 4,800 police officers) for crowd control and security.
- An investigation is underway for suspected automated ticket purchases to combat reselling and scams.
- Controls have been intensified at local hotels to prevent price gouging.
- While camping is prohibited, a legal loophole might allow fans to wait in public spaces if they don't obstruct pedestrian or traffic flow.