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Seoul Boosts Security for BTS Concert, Expects 260,000 Fans

3/12/2026

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The Seoul Metropolitan Government will bolster security for BTS, Bangtan Sonyeondan, at a free comeback concert on March 21, 2026.
Seoul officials expect the event to attract up to 260,000 fans.
Netflix will stream the event live.
Authorities will deploy about 4,800 police officers and 3,400 city officials to manage crowd control and emergency services.
These precautions follow the 2022 Halloween crowd crush that caused 159 deaths.

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The Seoul Metropolitan Government will bolster security for BTS, Bangtan Sonyeondan, at a free comeback concert on March 21, 2026.
Seoul officials expect the event to attract up to 260,000 fans.
Netflix will stream the event live.
Authorities will deploy about 4,800 police officers and 3,400 city officials to manage crowd control and emergency services.
These precautions follow the 2022 Halloween crowd crush that caused 159 deaths.