BTS fans flock to Seoul overnight to get glimpse of K-pop megastar's comeback concert | Yonhap News Agency

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OK By Kim Hyun-soo SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Some global fans of K-pop sensation BTS flocked to downtown Seoul overnight to get a glimpse of their favorite idol group performing its long-awaited comeback at the heart of the capital city. "I didn't get the tickets (for the show), but I spent the night here to be able to get a good view at close range," said a 31-year-old Philippine national who only gave his first name Sandy. This photo shows a Philippine national who spent the night in downtown Seoul to watch BTS' special comeback show on March 21, 2026. (Yonhap) sookim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Police boost security at Gwanghwamun Square amid festive mood over BTS' comeback concert Downtown bus, subway lines diverted due to BTS concert Anticipation builds in Seoul as global BTS fans flock to Gwanghwamun ahead of concert Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N. Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) At least 50 injured in fire at Daejeon car parts plant Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert (LEAD) Downtown Seoul braces for massive crowd at BTS comeback concert (2nd LD) 53 injured, 14 unaccounted for in fire at Daejeon car parts plant (LEAD) BTS leader RM injures ankle ahead of Gwanghwamun concert Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N. Korea's Kim oversees combined drill involving battle tanks prev BTS fans flock to Seoul overnight to get glimpse of K-pop megastar's comeback concert Next BTS fans flock to Seoul overnight to get glimpse of K-pop megastar's comeback concert

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By Kim Hyun-soo
SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- Some global fans of K-pop sensation BTS flocked to downtown Seoul overnight to get a glimpse of their favorite idol group performing its long-awaited comeback at the heart of the capital city.
"I didn't get the tickets (for the show), but I spent the night here to be able to get a good view at close range," said a 31-year-old Philippine national who only gave his first name Sandy.
Sandy said he came as soon as his work shift ended at 10 p.m. on Friday, noting that he could not book an accommodation nearby due to excessively high prices.
Other fans spent the night at nearby fast-food chains, with stores near Gwanghwamun Square booming with BTS fans eager to steal a moment of the special live performance.
Britanny, a 19-year-old Malaysian student, said she and her friends had flocked to the area as soon as they wrapped up a pop rally event at Korea University the previous day.
"None of us have tickets, so we're waiting until the live performance," she said.
In contrast, the area near the main stage at Gwanghwamun Square was rather secluded, strictly marked by police lines to fend off non-ticket holders.
No reports of damage have been filed with police or firefighters yet, officials said, despite initial concerns over mishaps from BTS fans swarming the streets overnight.
This photo shows a Philippine national who spent the night in downtown Seoul to watch BTS' special comeback show on March 21, 2026. (Yonhap)
sookim@yna.co.kr
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- This photo shows a Philippine national who spent the night in downtown Seoul to watch BTS' special comeback show on March 21, 2026. (Yonhap) sookim@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Police boost security at Gwanghwamun Square amid festive mood over BTS' comeback concert Downtown bus, subway lines diverted due to BTS concert Anticipation builds in Seoul as global BTS fans flock to Gwanghwamun ahead of concert Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N.

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- Sandy said he came as soon as his work shift ended at 10 p.m. on Friday, noting that he could not book an accommodation nearby due to excessively high prices.
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This article covers bts, seoul, concert topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 588.