[Culture&] BTS Gwanghwamun Comeback Performance, World Media Focused Attention Including AP, AFP, and The Guardian

'BTS' Gwanghwamun Landing D-2, Global Attention on the 'Arirang' Stage

'BTS'’s return performance is just two days away, and on the 19th, major foreign news outlets such as 'AP', 'AFP', and 'The Guardian' reported from Seoul, shedding light on this event.

'AP' reported that 'BTS' is holding a long-awaited return performance at 'Gwanghwamun Square', the political and cultural center of Seoul. This stage is expected to be a significant occasion for reaffirming their global identity through worldwide live streaming on 'Netflix'. 'AFP' detailed the historical context of the new song title 'Arirang' (ARIRANG), which is considered a traditional folk song and an unofficial national anthem of Korea, symbolizing the nation's culture and identity.

The British 'The Guardian' noted that the city of Seoul has raised the terror alert level and deployed special forces ahead of time, implementing high-level safety measures. Foreign media anticipate that more than '240,000' people will gather for the 'Gwanghwamun Square' performance and emphasized thorough crowd management measures, including complete road closures and non-stop subway services.