Purple Gwanghwamun, ARMYs in Hanbok

As BTS's Gwanghwamun concert approached, fans of various nationalities and religions filled Gwanghwamun Square with purple attire and accessories. Nazia, a Muslim fan from Brunei, wore a purple "abaya," an Islamic traditional garment, while Korean fans incorporated purple hanbok, light sticks, and hairpins. The fans expressed their anticipation for the concert, stating that their love for BTS is universal.

Special editions of daily newspapers published to commemorate BTS's Gwanghwamun concert also became popular "merchandise" among fans. The Seoul Shinmun BTS special edition, which highlighted the purple stage lighting, garnered significant interest from collectors. Yasuko, a fan from Japan, took commemorative photos with the special edition and said, "I'm happy to have one more purple merchandise."

Purple banners welcoming BTS and ARMY were hung on buildings around Gwanghwamun. A large banner at the Press Center in Jung-gu read, "BTS♥ARMY Become One in Gwanghwamun. Congratulations on BTS's comeback."

Ahead of BTS's full group comeback stage, the city center was painted purple. At Ttukseom Hangang Park, drones displayed the faces of BTS members, the Korean flag, and the title of their new album. Purple digital billboards were installed on the streets of Myeongdong. Shops also decorated in purple, adding to the festive atmosphere.

An estimated crowd of up to 260,000 people was expected at BTS's Gwanghwamun concert. Authorities, including the police and fire department, began crowd management from early morning, making every effort to ensure a safe concert.