BTS comeback show sells out immediately as 260,000 fans set to descend on Seoul

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Raphael Rashid in SeoulFebruary 24, 2026 at 05:10 AM
BTS comeback show sells out immediately as 260,000 fans set to descend on Seoul

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Tickets for BTS's comeback concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square on March 21st sold out almost instantly, with an estimated 260,000 fans expected to attend their first full performance in nearly four years. The high demand caused booking website crashes and led to fraud warnings from police regarding ticket scalping. Authorities are implementing crowd control measures, treating the area as a virtual stadium, anticipating disruptions to transportation. The one-hour concert, launching BTS's new album, will be broadcast live on Netflix to 190 countries, with separate fan events planned for 30,000 people. The event has caused accommodation price surges, prompting government condemnation of price gouging and highlighting the economic impact of "BTS-nomics."

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