With only days left before the highly anticipated comeback concert by the global K-pop group BTS, visitors have already started gathering around the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul. The area surrounding the palace and nearby Gwanghwamun Square has become a popular spot for tourists and fans preparing for the upcoming event.
Tourists and local residents were seen walking through the palace grounds and nearby streets while watching the traditional changing-of-the-royal-guards ceremony at the Woldae platform. The ceremony, which is one of Seoul’s well-known cultural attractions, continues to draw visitors even as excitement grows for the major K-pop event scheduled to take place nearby.
The comeback concert will be held on March 21, 2026, at Gwanghwamun Square, a large public plaza located directly in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace in the heart of Seoul. The performance will celebrate the group’s return to full-group activities and promote their new album “Arirang.”
The square itself is one of Seoul’s most historically significant public spaces. It has long served as a central gathering place for national events, cultural celebrations, and public demonstrations. Because of its symbolic importance and large open space, the location was chosen as the venue for BTS’s highly anticipated return concert.
Authorities expect an extremely large turnout for the event. Officials have predicted that hundreds of thousands of fans may gather around central Seoul to witness the concert or take part in nearby fan activities. Although only a limited number of ticket holders will be allowed inside the main performance area, large screens and surrounding viewing areas will allow additional fans to experience the event.
The concert is particularly meaningful because it marks the group’s first major full-group performance following the members’ completion of South Korea’s mandatory military service. After several years of hiatus, the upcoming performance represents a major moment both for fans and for the Korean music industry.
As the countdown to the concert continues, the area around Gyeongbokgung Palace has become a lively gathering point for visitors exploring Seoul and anticipating the upcoming show. For many fans traveling from abroad, the visit to the historic palace has become part of the experience of witnessing one of the biggest K-pop events of the year.