Oh Sehoon: "BTS Concert Preparations Nearly Complete... 2,551 Restrooms Are Sufficient"

On-site Inspection of Crowd Flow from the Rooftop of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
"Festival Shines on Safety" Mayor Urges Mature Civic Participation

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is inspecting the BTS comeback concert stage being prepared at Gwanghwamun Square on the 19th at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon visited Gwanghwamun Square two days before the comeback concert of BTS to complete a final on-site inspection.

On the afternoon of the 19th, Mayor Oh went up to the rooftop of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts to look down on the overall stage and audience area, then checked the crowd flow in front of the main stage himself. In particular, he personally inspected "risk points that are not visible on maps," such as the exits of Gwanghwamun Station and bottleneck sections where crowds are expected to gather.

He stated, "We have almost finished preparations for the BTS comeback concert that all Koreans and people around the world have been waiting for," adding, "The festival will shine even brighter on the foundation of safety."

He also expressed confidence in securing sufficient amenities. Mayor Oh said, "With the cooperation of surrounding buildings, we have secured 2,551 restrooms," and added, "This scale should be more than enough to accommodate everyone." The Seoul Metropolitan Government expects at least 200,000 to 300,000 people to visit the site for this concert and has completed all preparations, including security against terrorism and restroom operations.

On the 19th, Seoul Mayor Oh Sehoon inspected the BTS concert preparation site at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Mayor Oh personally walked through crowded areas to check safety measures and urged for responsible participation from citizens. He emphasized, "The most important thing is for everyone to participate with a mature civic mindset," and added, "We will do our best so such an image can be shared with the world."

The Seoul Metropolitan Government, together with relevant agencies, identified and addressed 83 risk points in the concert area. On the day of the event, police, fire authorities, HYBE, and Seoul city staff will be jointly deployed to 71 zones. A unified on-site headquarters will be set up at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts to immediately respond to emergencies such as crowd surges or strong winds.

Mayor Oh added, "We will make every effort to ensure the concert is held smoothly and safely in a festive atmosphere," and said, "Fifteen Seoul landmarks will be illuminated in red, and guidance in seven languages will welcome fans from around the world."

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