Hybe thanks authorities, citizens for supporting BTS concert | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- Hybe, the K-pop giant behind BTS, thanked the authorities and citizens Sunday for helping ensure the group's comeback show in downtown Seoul was held safely. The company posted a letter on its website hours after BTS' concert wrapped up at Gwanghwamun Square, expressing gratitude for use of the venue and calling it a place "where the history and identity of the Republic of Korea, as well as today's culture, live and breathe together." "Hybe is extremely honored to have been able to stage a performance for the entire world at this place," it said. "We deeply thank the police, firefighting, and government and local government officials who worked to ensure this concert wrapped up safely." The company also extended its thanks and apologies to citizens who endured road closures, security searches and other inconveniences around the time of the concert, while promising to swiftly devise measures to protect and promote national heritage sites in close consultation with relevant organizations. Crowds of people attend BTS' comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 21, 2026, in this photo provided by BigHit Music and Netflix. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) hague@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) BTS stages concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Fans in festive mood as BTS comes back after 4-yr hiatus BTS opens up about fears, excitement at historic 'Arirang' stage (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul BTS comeback show to 'spotlight symbolism of Gwanghwamun Square' BTS sets own first-week sales record with 'Arirang' MORE (+1) CLOSE Keywords #Hybe #BTS concert Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed All Categories (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul S. Korea in consultation with Iran, others to secure ship passage through Strait of Hormuz (LEAD) BTS stages concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return (4th LD) 14 killed in car parts plant fire in Daejeon (2nd LD) 11 people killed at car parts plant fire in Daejeon Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos Fans leave BTS concert Gwanghwamun crowded as BTS set to hold concert BTS holds comeback concert BTS holds comeback concert prev Hybe thanks authorities, citizens for supporting BTS concert Next Hybe thanks authorities, citizens for supporting BTS concert

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SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- Hybe, the K-pop giant behind BTS, thanked the authorities and citizens Sunday for helping ensure the group's comeback show in downtown Seoul was held safely.
The company posted a letter on its website hours after BTS' concert wrapped up at Gwanghwamun Square, expressing gratitude for use of the venue and calling it a place "where the history and identity of the Republic of Korea, as well as today's culture, live and breathe together."
"Hybe is extremely honored to have been able to stage a performance for the entire world at this place," it said. "We deeply thank the police, firefighting, and government and local government officials who worked to ensure this concert wrapped up safely."
The company also extended its thanks and apologies to citizens who endured road closures, security searches and other inconveniences around the time of the concert, while promising to swiftly devise measures to protect and promote national heritage sites in close consultation with relevant organizations.
Police had initially expected the concert to draw approximately 260,000 people, including 22,000 ticket holders, but authorities later estimated that 48,000 fans attended the event. Hybe estimated the crowd at 104,000 people.
Crowds of people attend BTS' comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 21, 2026, in this photo provided by BigHit Music and Netflix. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- The company posted a letter on its website hours after BTS' concert wrapped up at Gwanghwamun Square, expressing gratitude for use of the venue and calling it a place "where the history and identity of the Republic of Korea, as well as today's culture, live and breathe together." "Hybe is extremely honored to have been able to stage a performance for the entire world at this place," it said. "We deeply thank the police, firefighting, and government and local government officials who worked to ensure this concert wrapped up safely." The company also extended its thanks and apologies to citizens who endured road closures, security searches and other inconveniences around the time of the concert, while promising to swiftly devise measures to protect and promote national heritage sites in close consultation with relevant organizations.

### Areas for Consideration
- Crowds of people attend BTS' comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 21, 2026, in this photo provided by BigHit Music and Netflix. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) hague@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) BTS stages concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Fans in festive mood as BTS comes back after 4-yr hiatus BTS opens up about fears, excitement at historic 'Arirang' stage (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul BTS comeback show to 'spotlight symbolism of Gwanghwamun Square' BTS sets own first-week sales record with 'Arirang' MORE (+1) CLOSE Keywords #Hybe #BTS concert Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed All Categories (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul S.

### Implications
- Crowds of people attend BTS' comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 21, 2026, in this photo provided by BigHit Music and Netflix. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) hague@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles (LEAD) BTS stages concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Fans in festive mood as BTS comes back after 4-yr hiatus BTS opens up about fears, excitement at historic 'Arirang' stage (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul BTS comeback show to 'spotlight symbolism of Gwanghwamun Square' BTS sets own first-week sales record with 'Arirang' MORE (+1) CLOSE Keywords #Hybe #BTS concert Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Most Viewed All Categories (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul S.
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### Expert Commentary
This article covers bts, concert, seoul topics. Notable strengths include discussion of bts. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 576.