{"id":5745,"date":"2026-03-21T18:04:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T09:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=5745"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:10:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T09:10:54","slug":"%e2%99%a5-fans-marvel-as-seoul-is-taken-over-by-bts-ahead-of-comeback-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=5745","title":{"rendered":"\u2665 Fans Marvel as Seoul is Taken Over by BTS Ahead of Comeback Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Taiwanese fans visiting Korea for BTS's comeback show.\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0321\/1774078969612633.jpg\" width=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>BTS fans are just as excited as the group itself for their return.<\/p>\n<p>On the 21st, BTS is hosting &#8216;BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG&#8217; near Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul. This event celebrates the release of their 5th studio album &#8216;ARIRANG&#8217; and can be viewed worldwide via Netflix. During the show, they will debut performances of new songs, including the title track &#8220;SWIM.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A fan from Gyeonggi Province expressed their excitement, stating, &#8220;Since it&#8217;s the first full group performance after military service, I&#8217;m most looking forward to seeing all seven members together. I&#8217;m curious about the songs they will perform on stage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0321\/1774079034914638.jpg\" width=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The fan added, &#8220;When the show at Gwanghwamun was first announced, I worried there wouldn&#8217;t be space for me. But being here now, it fills me with pride. I hope it all goes smoothly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>B and C, fans who traveled from Taiwan to see BTS, were unable to hide their smiles three hours before the comeback show. &#8220;Everything is exciting and thrilling,&#8221; they said.<\/p>\n<p>B chose Jungkook as their favorite member, while C picked Jimin. They expressed their wishes for the members&#8217; well-being, saying, &#8220;Health is the most important thing. We hope this comeback show goes safely and successfully. The ARMY is ready to have fun.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0321\/1774079262612485.jpg\" width=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Gwanghwamun area felt like a &#8216;BTS World&#8217; with banners and member photos displayed on nearby shops. 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