BTS Bang Si-hyuk Gwanghwamun Comeback Show

Netflix, which is broadcasting the group BTS's comeback show at Gwanghwamun Square live worldwide, stated, "There couldn't be a bigger moment," and "It's a special fortune to be together in the historic space of Gwanghwamun." Brandon Rigby, Netflix VP, said the performance "shows how much trust Netflix has in K-culture," adding, "I think it will be Netflix's biggest live event of the year." He also emphasized, "Our goal is for everyone to create the greatest moment on earth together."

Garrett English, Executive Producer, explained that they put great effort into harmoniously blending the symbolism of Gwanghwamun with BTS. He said, "From the beginning, we had many conversations about how to achieve a harmony between tradition and modernity," and while emphasizing the historicity of Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbok Palace, they strived to incorporate BTS's modern elements. He added, "It was an important task to balance the scale of the space from Gyeongbok Palace to the viewing area with the closeness between the seven members and the fans." He confidently stated that the "​scale of this performance will be unprecedentedly grand," and that it "will be an unforgettable moment for both BTS and ARMY."

It was Bang Si-hyuk, HYBE Chairman, who proposed Gwanghwamun as the comeback stage for BTS. According to Yoo Dong-joo, HYBE Music Group APAC Regional Head, Bang said, "For BTS, who started in Korea and became superstars, their comeback should begin in Korea, and in Korea's most symbolic space." Yoo attributed meaning to the performance, calling it "not just a concert, but a historical and cultural event."

Following the release of their 5th album 'ARIRANG', BTS will hold a free comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on the 21st, the following day. This concert will be broadcast live worldwide in about 190 countries through Netflix. Kim Hyun-jung, BIGHIT MUSIC VP, stated that this album is "an album that starts from BTS's identity and roots," and expressed hope that both existing and new fans can enjoy it across generations.

Yoo Dong-joo, HYBE Music Group APAC Regional Head, explained the reason for performing at Gwanghwamun by saying it "connects with BTS's identity." Quoting Bang Si-hyuk, he said, "For BTS, who started in Korea and became global stars, their comeback should begin in Korea, and in a symbolic space." He also stated regarding the collaboration with Netflix, "​We thought Netflix was the most suitable partner for creating iconic scenes with many global fans in the space of Seoul," and expressed confidence that "it will be a historical and cultural event."